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ArticlePolymers2025

Improving Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Cellulose Foam with Alumina Nanofibers.

Sirje Liukko, Katarina Dimic-Misic, Aleksandar Janackovic, Michael Gasik

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Article in Polymers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Sirje LiukkoDepartment of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, 02150 Espoo, Finland.ORCID 0009-0000-2030-2696
Katarina Dimic-MisicDepartment of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, 02150 Espoo, Finland.ORCID 0000-0002-6397-7711
Aleksandar JanackovicInstitute of General and Physical Chemistry, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Michael GasikDepartment of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, 02150 Espoo, Finland.ORCID 0000-0002-5782-7987

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Foam-formed cellulose biocomposites provide a promising, innovative approach to creating lightweight and eco-friendly materials for utilization in packaging and insulation. This study investigates the production and characterization of temperature-resistant, mechanically stable cellulose fiber (CF) composite foams reinforced with alumina nanofibers (ANFs). To evaluate the impact of ANFs on rheology and drainage, CF suspensions were prepared at a concentration of 20 g/kg, with ANFs added at 2 wt% and 5 wt%. All foams exhibited shear-thinning behavior, with variations in flow characteristics influenced by ANF consistency and particle-bubble interactions. ANFs were integrated into the dry CF foam structure using two methods: (i) immersion in an ANF water suspension, and (ii) direct injection of the suspension into the foam matrix. Mechanical and thermal analyses of the dried CF foams with 2% ANFs demonstrated significant improvements in strength and thermal stability. Incorporating ANFs into CF-based foams enhances their rheological properties, improves mechanical and thermal performance, and reduces combustion rates. These results highlight the potential of ANF-reinforced CF foams for use in industries requiring biodegradable insulation and packaging materials.

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alumina nanofiberscellulose compositecellulose foamfoam rheology

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PMID40284308
PMCPMC12030504

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