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New dispersible and low-melting cellulose ester produced with molten adipic acid as a solvent, reagent and catalyst, and its application to improve the mechanical properties of PLA

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This work describes the synthesis and characterization of a novel cellulose ester (CE) derived from microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and adipic acid. The CE was used as an additive to improve the mechanical properties of PLA.

Source: Reaction Chemistry & Engineering

DOI: 10.1039/d5re00080g

Authors: Mariafrancesca Baratta, Fabrizio Olivito, Cataldo Simari, Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad Wan-Mohtar, Isabella Nicotera, Fiore Pasquale Nicoletta, Giovanni De Filpo, Giovanni Golemme

Institutions: University of Calabria, University of Malaya

Language: English

Topic: biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4409510892

FWCI: 0.376

Cites: 69

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10