The surface functionalization of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and the construction of strong
interfacial adhesion between CNCs and the rubber matrix are effective ways to achieve high …

Rubber is a strategically important polymeric material because of its high extensibility and
resilience. However, traditional cross-linked rubber is difficult to be reprocessed or recycled …

Cellulose nanocrystals have been proved to be ideal reinforcing fillers for rubber. However,
the increase in tensile strength always accompanies a reduction in extensibility. In this …

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have been widely used in reinforcing polymers due to their
excellent mechanical properties, whereas the poor compatibility between CNCs and …

Natural rubber/cellulose nanocrystals (NR/CNCs) form true biocomposites from renewable
resources and are demonstrated to show significantly improved thermo-mechanical …

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are sustainable nanomaterials commonly employed as
biofillers in polymer composites. However, they disperse poorly in hydrophobic polymers in …

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), as the promising reinforcing fillers in the rubber industry,
their surface chemical groups have vital effects on the vulcanization kinetics, cross-linking …

To achieve synergistic reinforcing and cross-linking effect across interface between
hydrophilic nanocellulose and hydrophobic rubber, active thiol groups were introduced at …

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are commercially produced via hydrolysis by sulfuric acid,
resulting in the formation of sulfate half-ester groups on the surface of the nanoparticles. The …

Although nanocellulose has the advantages of rich source and high modulus, choosing a
good nanocellulose source and preparing high performance composites for industrial …