Surface Alkylation of Cellulose Nanocrystals to Enhance Their Compatibility with Polylactide
Effective surface alkylation of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) was developed using a nucleophilic substitution reaction with an alkyl bromide to convert hydrophilic groups on the CNCs into alkyl groups and the degree of substitution was quantitatively determined. The resultant alkylated CNCs exhibite...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-01-01
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Series: | Polymers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/12/1/178 |