Zhang, Y., Yu, J.R., Zhou, C.J., Chen, L. and Hu, Z.M. (2010) Preparation, Morphology, and Adhesive and Mechanical Properties of Ultrahigh-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene/SiO2 Nanocomposite Fibers. Polymer Composites, 31, 684-690.

has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: Synthesis and Characterization of New Biodegradable Chitosan/Polyvinyl Alcohol/Cellulose Nanocomposite

  AUTHORS: Alireza Samzadeh-Kermani, Negin Esfandiary

  KEYWORDS: Nanocomposite, Nanocrystalline Cellulose, Chitosan, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Biodegradation

  JOURNAL NAME: Advances in Nanoparticles, Vol.5 No.1, February 6, 2016

  ABSTRACT: In this report, a new nanocomposite based on chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol/nanocrystalline cellulose (Cts/PVA/NCC) was synthesized. The morphology and particle size of NCC and nanocomposites were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. According to XRD results, the size of NCC was found to be at the range of 15 - 17 nm. SEM images showed the rod-like shape of NCC whiskers. Finally, biodegradation and swelling studies were performed on Cts/PVA/NCC nanocomposites.