Composite nanofiber membranes based on biodegradable poly(lactic acid)(PLA) and cellulose nanofibrils(CNF) were produced via electrospinning. The influence of CNF content on the morphology, thermal properties, and mec...Composite nanofiber membranes based on biodegradable poly(lactic acid)(PLA) and cellulose nanofibrils(CNF) were produced via electrospinning. The influence of CNF content on the morphology, thermal properties, and mechanical properties of PLA/CNF composite nanofiber membranes were characterized by field scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM), differential scanning calorimetry(DSC), thermogravimetric analysis(TGA), and dynamic mechanical analysis(DMA), respectively. The results show that the PLA/CNF composite nanofibers with smooth, free-bead surface can be successfully fabricated with various CNF contents. The introduction of CNF is an effective approach to improve the crystalline ability, thermal stability and mechanical properties for PLA/CNF composite fibers. The Young's moduli and tensile strength of the PLA/CNF composite nanofiber reach 106.6 MPa and 2.7 MPa when the CNF content is 3%, respectively, which are one times higher and 1.5 times than those of pure PLA nanofiber. Additionally, the water contact angle of PLA/CNF composite nanofiber membranes decreases with the increase of the CNF loading, resulting in the enhancement of their hydrophilicity.展开更多
Nowadays, recycled paper is broadly used due to environmental reasons. Furthermore, the addition of starch as a dry strength additive improves the properties of recycled paper. Poly-Lactic Acid (PLA), a product from b...Nowadays, recycled paper is broadly used due to environmental reasons. Furthermore, the addition of starch as a dry strength additive improves the properties of recycled paper. Poly-Lactic Acid (PLA), a product from bio-refinery process, has recently been shown to act as a promising strength additive that could be used in combination with starch to further improve the strength of paper. In this study, the use of PLA of three molecular weights (MW) in combination with four different starches was investigated. Three recycled pulps from different origins, with the kappa number of 27.9 to 66 were used. Paper handsheets were made, and selected paper properties were tested. The results indicate that handsheets properties were influenced by the MW of PLAs, the type of starch used, and the lignin content of the pulp. The paper handsheets made from lignin-rich pulp (pulp A, kappa number 66), combined with 0.1% medium MW PLA (PLA_1) and 0.9% cationic starch containing 0.43% N gave the highest improvement for tensile strength, wet tensile strength, air and water resistance. This result verifies that a higher kappa number pulp has better attraction to the hydrophobic PLA. Moreover, the higher charge cationic starch led to higher tensile strength due to the increase of affinity to the anionic fiber surface. Interestingly, results show that amphoteric starch is a promising substitute for high cationic charge starch when combined with the medium MW PLA to improve tensile strength of paper. This study demonstrated that a starch-PLA blend represents a promising approach in improving properties of recycled paper.展开更多
利用原位熔融接枝共混技术制备了一系列完全可生物降解的聚乳酸/皮粉复合材料。主要研究了不同皮粉含量对聚乳酸/皮粉复合材料微观结构和宏观性能的影响。分别采用红外光谱,偏光显微镜和扫描电镜对聚乳酸/皮粉复合材料的微观结构进行了...利用原位熔融接枝共混技术制备了一系列完全可生物降解的聚乳酸/皮粉复合材料。主要研究了不同皮粉含量对聚乳酸/皮粉复合材料微观结构和宏观性能的影响。分别采用红外光谱,偏光显微镜和扫描电镜对聚乳酸/皮粉复合材料的微观结构进行了表征。考察了皮粉含量对聚乳酸/皮粉复合材料的热性能、机械性能以及结晶行为等的影响。研究结果表明:利用硅烷分别对填料皮粉进行活化处理和对基体聚乳酸进行熔融接枝,提高了基体和填料之间的相容性,从而提高聚乳酸/皮粉复合材料的宏观性能,尤其是提高其机械性能。当皮粉含量为15pbw(parts by weight)时,聚乳酸/皮粉复合材料的机械性能最好。展开更多
基金Funded by the Outstanding Young Scientific Research Personnel Training Plan in Colleges and Universities of Fujian Province(No.GY-Z160146)the Research Fund of Fujian University of Technology(Nos.GY-Z15091,GY-Z160121)+2 种基金the External Cooperative Projects of Fujian Province(No.2018I0001)the Young Teachers Education Research Project(No.JAT170377)Fujian Province Undergraduate Training Program for Innovation and Entrepreneurship(No.201810388048)
文摘Composite nanofiber membranes based on biodegradable poly(lactic acid)(PLA) and cellulose nanofibrils(CNF) were produced via electrospinning. The influence of CNF content on the morphology, thermal properties, and mechanical properties of PLA/CNF composite nanofiber membranes were characterized by field scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM), differential scanning calorimetry(DSC), thermogravimetric analysis(TGA), and dynamic mechanical analysis(DMA), respectively. The results show that the PLA/CNF composite nanofibers with smooth, free-bead surface can be successfully fabricated with various CNF contents. The introduction of CNF is an effective approach to improve the crystalline ability, thermal stability and mechanical properties for PLA/CNF composite fibers. The Young's moduli and tensile strength of the PLA/CNF composite nanofiber reach 106.6 MPa and 2.7 MPa when the CNF content is 3%, respectively, which are one times higher and 1.5 times than those of pure PLA nanofiber. Additionally, the water contact angle of PLA/CNF composite nanofiber membranes decreases with the increase of the CNF loading, resulting in the enhancement of their hydrophilicity.
文摘Nowadays, recycled paper is broadly used due to environmental reasons. Furthermore, the addition of starch as a dry strength additive improves the properties of recycled paper. Poly-Lactic Acid (PLA), a product from bio-refinery process, has recently been shown to act as a promising strength additive that could be used in combination with starch to further improve the strength of paper. In this study, the use of PLA of three molecular weights (MW) in combination with four different starches was investigated. Three recycled pulps from different origins, with the kappa number of 27.9 to 66 were used. Paper handsheets were made, and selected paper properties were tested. The results indicate that handsheets properties were influenced by the MW of PLAs, the type of starch used, and the lignin content of the pulp. The paper handsheets made from lignin-rich pulp (pulp A, kappa number 66), combined with 0.1% medium MW PLA (PLA_1) and 0.9% cationic starch containing 0.43% N gave the highest improvement for tensile strength, wet tensile strength, air and water resistance. This result verifies that a higher kappa number pulp has better attraction to the hydrophobic PLA. Moreover, the higher charge cationic starch led to higher tensile strength due to the increase of affinity to the anionic fiber surface. Interestingly, results show that amphoteric starch is a promising substitute for high cationic charge starch when combined with the medium MW PLA to improve tensile strength of paper. This study demonstrated that a starch-PLA blend represents a promising approach in improving properties of recycled paper.
文摘利用原位熔融接枝共混技术制备了一系列完全可生物降解的聚乳酸/皮粉复合材料。主要研究了不同皮粉含量对聚乳酸/皮粉复合材料微观结构和宏观性能的影响。分别采用红外光谱,偏光显微镜和扫描电镜对聚乳酸/皮粉复合材料的微观结构进行了表征。考察了皮粉含量对聚乳酸/皮粉复合材料的热性能、机械性能以及结晶行为等的影响。研究结果表明:利用硅烷分别对填料皮粉进行活化处理和对基体聚乳酸进行熔融接枝,提高了基体和填料之间的相容性,从而提高聚乳酸/皮粉复合材料的宏观性能,尤其是提高其机械性能。当皮粉含量为15pbw(parts by weight)时,聚乳酸/皮粉复合材料的机械性能最好。
