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Halloysite nanotubes as sustainable nanofiller for paper consolidation and protection.
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Journal of Thermal Analysis & Calorimetry . Sep2014, Vol. 117 Issue 3, p1293-1298. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- We investigated the filling process of cellulose-based paper with natural clay nanotubes and their mixtures with hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) that is commonly used as glue and consolidant for degraded paper. A comprehensive characterization of the materials was carried out through morphology, wettability, thermal degradation, and tensile properties. The treatment with halloysite nanotubes generated a decrease of the paper mechanical performance and did not alter the thermal properties. The co-presence of HPC and nanoparticles generated a more uniform nanotubes distribution in the paper fibrous structure and a significant enhancement of both the mechanical properties and the surface hydrophobicity with respect to the HPC treatment. This work proposes the use of halloysite/HPC mixture in a new protocol for paper consolidation and represents a starting point to develop, with a biocompatible approach, smart composite material in which the nanotube cavity is filled with active species for paper protection or active response to external stimuli. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13886150
- Volume :
- 117
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Thermal Analysis & Calorimetry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 97503257
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-014-3865-5