Effects of microcrystalline cellulose inclusion on crystalline behaviors and mechanical properties of Nylon66 composites

초록

Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a robust and eco-friendly lightweight filler which has drawn a great attention in the fields of biomaterials and polymer composites. In this study, highly modified MCC fillers are incorporated into Nylon66 matrix to investigate structure-property relationships. Here, the composites were manufactured by extrusion process and test specimens for mechanical properties were prepared by injection molding. Hydrogen bonding between hydroxyl group of MCC and amide functional groups of Nylon66 played a key role in modification of crystallinity and resultant thermal and mechanical properties of the composites.