A review on nanocellulose as a lightweight filler of polyolefin composites

Wenshuai Hao; Mingzheng Wang; Fengshan Zhou; Huize Luo; Xin Xie; Faliang Luo; Ruitao Cha

doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116466

A review on nanocellulose as a lightweight filler of polyolefin composites

Carbohydr Polym. 2020 Sep 1:243:116466. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116466. Epub 2020 May 25.

Authors

Wenshuai Hao¹, Mingzheng Wang², Fengshan Zhou³, Huize Luo⁴, Xin Xie⁵, Faliang Luo⁶, Ruitao Cha⁷

Affiliations

¹ Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), No. 29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for NanoScience and Technology, No. 11 Zhongguancun Beiyitiao, Haidian District, Beijing 100190, PR China. Electronic address: haows@cugb.edu.cn.
² Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), No. 29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for NanoScience and Technology, No. 11 Zhongguancun Beiyitiao, Haidian District, Beijing 100190, PR China. Electronic address: mzwang@cugb.edu.cn.
³ Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), No. 29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, PR China. Electronic address: zhoufs@cugb.edu.cn.
⁴ Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes, National Laboratory of Mineral Materials, School of Materials Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), No. 29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, PR China; CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for NanoScience and Technology, No. 11 Zhongguancun Beiyitiao, Haidian District, Beijing 100190, PR China. Electronic address: hzluo@cugb.edu.cn.
⁵ Lanzhou Petrochemical Research Center, Petrochemical Research Institute, Petro China, Lanzhou 730060, PR China. Electronic address: xiexin0128@petrochina.com.cn.
⁶ School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Ningxia University, Yinchuan 750021, PR China. Electronic address: fll@nxu.edu.cn.
⁷ CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for NanoScience and Technology, No. 11 Zhongguancun Beiyitiao, Haidian District, Beijing 100190, PR China; NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Excipients, National Institues for Food and Drug Control, 2 Tiantan Xi Li, Beijing 100050, PR China. Electronic address: chart@nanoctr.cn.

PMID: 32532395
DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116466

Abstract

Nanocellulose (NC) possesses low density, high aspect ratio, impressive mechanical properties, nanoscale dimensions, which shows huge potential applications as a reinforced filler. Polyolefin (PO), represented by polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), has been widely used in industries. Recently nanocellulose/polyolefin nanocomposites (NC/PO nanocomposites) have caught more attention from the application of automotive components, aerospace, furniture, building, home appliances, and sport. In this review, the surface modifications of nanocellulose and polyolefin are summarized respectively, such as surface adsorption modification, small molecule modification, and graft copolymerization modification. The common preparations of NC/PO nanocomposites are discussed, including the melting compounding, the solvent casting, and the in-situ polymerization. The lightweight, mechanical properties, and aging-resistant properties of NC/PO nanocomposites are highlighted. Finally, the potentials and challenges for industrial production development of NC/PO nanocomposites are discussed.

Keywords: Lightweight; Nanocellulose; Nanocrystalline cellulose; Nanofibrillated cellulose; Polyolefin; Surface modification.

Publication types

Review