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The application of poly(methyl methacrylate- co-butyl acrylate- co-styrene) in reinforcing fragile papers: experiments and computer simulations.

Authors :
Qiao, Laicong
Chen, Keran
Zhao, Daohui
Zhan, Yuzhong
Min, Wenfeng
Huang, Qiang
Shen, Guopeng
Zhou, Jian
Source :
Cellulose; Nov2017, Vol. 24 Issue 11, p5157-5171, 15p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

In museums, libraries and archives, some of the paper relics, upon ageing, are very brittle and even cannot be handled without destroying the material. This is because of the depolymerization of cellulose and, consequently, the loss of mechanical strength. To prolong the life expectancy of paper relics, the poly(methyl methacrylate- co-butyl acrylate- co-styrene) (MMA-BA-ST) was used to strengthen the fragile paper fibers in this work. The relation between the mass concentration of MMA-BA-ST emulsion and the specific properties of papers (e.g., folding endurance, tensile strength, tearing strength, whiteness and glossiness) and the ageing resistance were investigated. In addition, the effect of MMA-BA-ST on different types of paper was also studied. Furthermore, the reinforcing mechanism of MMA-BA-ST on paper was also investigated by dissipative particle dynamics simulations. The results showed that MMA-BA-ST could significantly improve the mechanical properties and ageing resistance of papers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09690239
Volume :
24
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Cellulose
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
125873174
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-017-1470-z