New waterborne polyurethane-based nanocomposites reinforced with low loading levels of chitin whisker
New waterborne polyurethane (WPU)-based nanocomposites were prepared by incorporating low loading levels of chitin whiskers (ChWs) as the nanophase. The resultant WPU/ChW nanocomposites exhibited prominent enhancement in both strength and Young's modulus, and maintained an elongation of greater...
| Format: | Article |
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| Language: | English |
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Budapest University of Technology
2011-04-01
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| Series: | eXPRESS Polymer Letters |
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| Online Access: | http://www.expresspolymlett.com/letolt.php?file=EPL-0001959&mi=cd |