Abstract
Grafting of cellulose using acrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, and 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate has been achieved through a free radical polymerization process by using ammonium persulfate as a free radical facilitator and Lutensol-XL100 as an emulsifier. The grafted cellulose was made into a composite using carbon nanoparticles obtained from millet carbon soot. Grafted cellulose and its carbon nanocomposites were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Additionally, tensile strength, electrical conductivity, and biodegradation studies were carried out. A soil burial test revealed the biodegradation of cellulose grafted terpolymer nanocomposite. The controlled biodegradation of this composite may have potential applications as an advanced material in various fields.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2113-2119 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | JOM |
Volume | 74 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- General Engineering