Author:Mathew, Maya J; Dyanti, Nokuzola; Mokhena, Teboho C; Agbakoba, Victor; Sithole, Bishop BDate:Jun 2021This paper deals with the development of cellulose nanofibres (CNFs) reinforced biopolymers for use in packaging applications. Cellulose nanofibres were extracted from sawdust by a combination of chemical and mechanical treatments. The extracted ...Read more
Author:Abraham, E; Deepa, B; Pothan, LA; John, Maya J; Narine, SS; Thomas, S; Anandjiwala, RDate:Nov 2012Cellulose nanofibres (CNF) with diameter 10–60 nm were isolated from raw banana fibres by steam explosion process. These CNF were used as reinforcing elements in natural rubber (NR) latex along with cross linking agents to prepare nanocomposite ...Read more
Author:Ojijo, Vincent O; Ray, Suprakas SDate:Oct 2013In recent years, the development of environmentally friendly polymeric materials, which are primarily based on biodegradable polymers (from both fossil-fuel and natural resources) with balanced properties, has become the focus of considerable ...Read more