Researchers investigate new biobased fibers

A research team at North Carolina State University says biobased glucaric-acid or lignin additives can dramatically increase the toughness of polyvinyl alcohol fibers

As a new anti-plasticizer, the additive can nearly triple the resin's tensile strength and double its modulus, and the enhanced…

Full text: http://www.plasticsnews.com/article/20180724/NEWS/180729945/researchers-investigate-new-biobased-fibers

Source

Plastics News, 2018-07-24.

Supplier

North Carolina State University

Share

Renewable Carbon News – Daily Newsletter

Subscribe to our daily email newsletter – the world's leading newsletter on renewable materials and chemicals

Subscribe