Nanocomposite foams (»Add to Infobox)

Research Leader: Professor Lars Berglund Anna Svagan

Biocomposites

Polymer foams are often used in packaging applications where energy absorption is critical. The performance is controlled by cell structure and constitutive properties of the cell wall material. Since the cell wall is typically only a few microns thick, conventional fibres cannot be used to reinforce the cell wall. In the present project, cellulose nanofibres are used to improve foam performance. The polymer is furthermore biodegradable, in order to meet future requirements from consumers and legislation. Early work show encouraging results with starch-MFC combinations. Period: 2004-06-01 - 2008-05-31 Keywords: Biopolymers, Cellulose, Foams, Nanocomposites

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