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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

  • Achieving strong interfacial adhesion between cellulose and polymers is crucial for high-performance composite materials.
  • Homogeneous dissolution of cellulose and polymers is a key challenge in composite fabrication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a method for simultaneous homogeneous dissolution of cellulose and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
  • To prepare and characterize cellulose/TPU composite films and fibers with enhanced properties.

Main Methods:

  • Simultaneous dissolution of cellulose and TPU in 1,8-diazabicyclo(5.4.0)undec-7-ene levulinate/dimethyl sulfoxide ([DBUH]Lev/DMSO).
  • Interaction-modulated cellulose regeneration for composite formation.
  • Density functional theory calculations and experimental characterization (e.g., mechanical testing, transparency measurements).

Main Results:

  • The [DBUH]Lev/DMSO solvent system enabled mild, homogeneous dissolution of both cellulose and TPU.
  • The resulting cellulose/TPU solutions exhibited suitable rheological properties (temperature sensitivity, shear-thinning, viscoelasticity) for processing into films and fibers.
  • The C90T10 composite film (90% cellulose/10% TPU) showed high transparency (90% at 800 nm) and excellent mechanical properties (tensile strength: 176 MPa; elongation at break: 8.1%).
  • The C90T10 composite fiber achieved a maximum tensile strength of 214 MPa and elongation at break of 48.1%.

Conclusions:

  • A feasible method for producing homogeneous cellulose/TPU composites at the molecular level was established.
  • The developed process facilitates the creation of environmentally friendly composites with tunable properties.
  • This approach holds potential for designing advanced cellulose-based materials for diverse applications.