Cellulose Nanofibril-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites for Material Extrusion: Rheological Properties

Authors :: Wang, Lu
Gardner, Douglas J.
Bousfield, Douglas W.
Source :: Polymer Engineering and Science. May, 2018, Vol. 58 Issue 5, p793, 9 p.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: Polypropylene (PP) is not typically utilized in 3D printing material extrusion because PP shrinks and warps during the printing process. Cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) have the potential to make PP 3D [...]

Subjects :: Cellulose -- Chemical properties -- Mechanical properties -- Usage
Polypropylene -- Chemical properties -- Mechanical properties -- Usage
Nanoparticles -- Chemical properties -- Mechanical properties -- Usage
3D printing -- Methods
Plastics extrusion -- Methods
Engineering and manufacturing industries
Science and technology

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