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Title: Multifunctional polymer composite coatings and adhesives by incorporating cellulose nanomaterials

Journal Article · · Matter (Online)
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  1. Univ. of Maine, Orono, ME (United States)
  2. Izmir Katip Celebi University (Turkey)
  3. Mississippi State Univ., Mississippi State, MS (United States)
  4. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Manufacturing Science Division
  5. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Buildings and Transportation Science Division
  6. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Manufacturing Science Division; Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Environmental Science Division
  7. US Forest Service, Madison, WI (United States)
  8. Univ. of Maine, Orono, ME (United States); Izmir Katip Celebi University (Turkey)
  9. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Environmental Science Division

Regardless of their applications, polymers are still considered mechanically weak and functionally insufficient for certain demanding coating and adhesive uses. To address those issues, nanomaterials have been extensively studied as reinforcing fillers, which have been proven to effectively promote the performance of polymer coatings/adhesives. However, conventional nanofillers are expensive and non-biodegradable. Meanwhile, cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs), a class of nanomaterials produced from biomass feedstocks, can circumvent the drawbacks of conventional nanofillers. Here, this review paper first focuses on the multi-functionalities CNMs bring to polymer coatings, including mechanical reinforcement (wear resistance and hardness enhancement), gas barrier, flame resistance, corrosion resistance, self-healing (controlled-release), optical regulation, self-cleaning/antifouling, and antimicrobial characteristics. Then we discuss the benefits of CNM addition to polymer adhesives, such as mechanical enhancement, curing promotion, volatile organic compound (VOC) suppression, and electrical conductivity. Finally, we provide insights into future research efforts with CNMs. The goal of this paper is to promote the pilot-scale study and commercial use of CNMs as multifunctional additives in green and sustainable polymer composite coating and adhesive formulations.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1928939
Journal Information:
Matter (Online), Journal Name: Matter (Online) Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 6; ISSN 2590-2385
Publisher:
Cell Press/ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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