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Title:Novel composite films based on cellulose reinforced with chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol: Effect on mechanical properties and water vapour permeability
Authors:ID Cazón, Patricia (Author)
ID Vazquez, Manuel (Author)
ID Velazquez, Gonzalo (Author)
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Language:English
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Typology:1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization:UNG - University of Nova Gorica
Abstract:Novel composite films were prepared by dissolving microcrystalline cellulose (3–5% w/w) in NaOH/urea solution, followed by coagulation in acetic acid solution. The regenerated cellulose films were immersed in chitosan-polyvinyl alcohol solutions at concentrations of 0–1% w/w and 0–4% w/w, respectively. Tensile strength, percentage of elongation at break, Young's modulus and water vapour permeability were measured to assess the effect of each compound on the mechanical and barrier properties. Polynomial models were obtained to evaluate the effect of the formulation on the measured properties. The microstructure was analysed by scanning electron microscopy. Results showed tensile strength values in the range 27.75–78.48 MPa, similar to usual synthetic polymer films. Percentage of elongation at break ranged from 0.98 to 12.82%, increasing when polyvinyl alcohol and chitosan increased. Young's modulus ranged from 2727.04 to 4217.25 MPa, showing higher values than pure chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol films. The highest value was reached combining cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol without chitosan. The water vapour permeability (1.78·10−11-4.24·10−11 g/m s Pa) showed 2 orders of magnitude higher than that of synthetic polymers, but lower than pure chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol films. Results showed that it is feasible to obtain cellulose-chitosan-polyvinyl alcohol composite films with improved mechanical properties and water vapour permeability.
Keywords:Regenerated cellulose, Tensile strength, Elongation at break, Young's modulus, Water vapour permeability
Year of publishing:2018
Number of pages:536-544
Numbering:q, 69
PID:20.500.12556/RUNG-6030 New window
COBISS.SI-ID:42615811 New window
DOI:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2018.06.016 New window
NUK URN:URN:SI:UNG:REP:DK56D2Y1
Publication date in RUNG:14.12.2020
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CAZÓN, Patricia, VAZQUEZ, Manuel and VELAZQUEZ, Gonzalo, 2018, Novel composite films based on cellulose reinforced with chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol: Effect on mechanical properties and water vapour permeability. Polymer Testing [online]. 2018. Vol. q, no. 69, p. 536–544. [Accessed 11 April 2025]. DOI 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2018.06.016. Retrieved from: https://repozitorij.ung.si/IzpisGradiva.php?lang=eng&id=6030
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Title:Polymer Testing
Year of publishing:2018

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