Green composites reinforced with hemp nanocrystals in plasticized starch.

This article discusses a study which examined the morphology, thermal behavior, mechanical properties and water sensitivity of nanocomposite films prepared from a mixed suspension of hemp cellulose nanocrystals (HCNs) and thermoplastic starch. The study applied several techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, wide-angle X-ray diffraction and tensile testing in the examination. It showed increases in the tensile strength and Young's modulus of the films.