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ArticleBiomacromolecules2025

Synthesis, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Nonisocyanate Thermoplastic Polyhydroxyurethane Nanocomposites with Cellulose Nanocrystals and Chitin Nanocrystals.

Pavithra M Wijeratne, Connie Ocando, Bruno Grignard, Lars A Berglund, Jean-Marie Raquez, Qi Zhou

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Article in Biomacromolecules, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Pavithra M WijeratneDivision of Glycoscience, Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, AlbaNova University Centre, 106 91, Stockholm, Sweden.ORCID 0000-0001-5805-0818
Connie OcandoLaboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Mons, Mons 7000, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0003-4123-1879
Bruno GrignardCenter for Education and Research on Macromolecules (CERM), Federation of Researchers in Innovative Technologies for CO2 Transformation (FRITCO2T Research Platform), CESAM Research Unit, University of Liege, 13, Allée Du 6 août, Building B6a, Liege 4000, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-6016-3317
Lars A BerglundDepartment of Fiber and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm 100 44, Sweden.ORCID 0000-0001-5818-2378
Jean-Marie RaquezLaboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Mons, Mons 7000, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0003-1940-7129
Qi ZhouDivision of Glycoscience, Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, AlbaNova University Centre, 106 91, Stockholm, Sweden.ORCID 0000-0001-9832-027X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Incorporating biobased nanofillers including cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and chitin nanocrystals (ChNCs) into nonisocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) offers a multifunctional approach to improving mechanical and thermal properties while promoting sustainability and green chemistry. Nanocomposites of segmented thermoplastic polyhydroxyurethane (PHU) from vanillyl alcohol bis(cyclocarbonate) (VABC), poly(tetramethylene oxide) diamine (PTMODA), and bis(aminomethyl) norbornane (NORB) reinforced with a low amount of CNCs and partially deacetylated ChNCs were prepared and characterized. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and small-angle X-ray scattering revealed that partially deacetylated ChNCs were covalently grafted to the PHU through aminolysis of carbonate end groups in the hard segment, while CNCs were mixed with the PHU without interfacial covalent bonding. Consequently, the PHU/ChNC nanocomposites showed nanophase separation with smaller hard domains compared to neat PHU, while the PHU/CNC nanocomposites exhibited a phase-mixed system with broader interface regions. Dynamic mechanical analysis and tensile tests further revealed that the PHU/ChNC nanocomposites demonstrated a 49-fold increase in Young's modulus, a 20-fold increase in ultimate tensile strength, and a three-order-of-magnitude enhancement in storage modulus in the rubbery state compared to the PHU/CNC nanocomposites, highlighting the profound influence of interfacial covalent linkages in enhancing the thermal mechanical performance of segmented PHU.

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CelluloseChitinNanocompositesNanoparticlesPolyurethanesSpectroscopy, Fourier Transform InfraredTensile StrengthCelluloseChitinPolyurethanes

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PMID40343709
PMCPMC12152971

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