Interaction of Nanofibrillated cellulose with lignin nanoparticles: Effects on CNF-LNP composite properties.

Lignin nanoparticles (LNP) possess unique properties that make them attractive for interaction with cellulose nanofibers (CNF). This study aimed to evaluate the effect of LNP addition on the morphological, mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of CNF-LNP nanocomposites. Aqueous CNF suspension...

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Main Authors: Andrea Andrade, Johairo Nuñez, Sergio Henríquez-Gallegos, Camilo Torres, Alejandro Mendez-Miranda, Esteban Valenzuela-García, Gregory Albornoz-Palma, Isidora Ortega-Sanhueza, Oscar Valerio, L.F Montoya, Miguel Pereira
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author Andrea Andrade
Johairo Nuñez
Sergio Henríquez-Gallegos
Camilo Torres
Alejandro Mendez-Miranda
Esteban Valenzuela-García
Gregory Albornoz-Palma
Isidora Ortega-Sanhueza
Oscar Valerio
L.F Montoya
Miguel Pereira
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Johairo Nuñez
Sergio Henríquez-Gallegos
Camilo Torres
Alejandro Mendez-Miranda
Esteban Valenzuela-García
Gregory Albornoz-Palma
Isidora Ortega-Sanhueza
Oscar Valerio
L.F Montoya
Miguel Pereira
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description Lignin nanoparticles (LNP) possess unique properties that make them attractive for interaction with cellulose nanofibers (CNF). This study aimed to evaluate the effect of LNP addition on the morphological, mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of CNF-LNP nanocomposites. Aqueous CNF suspensions with varying LNP concentrations (1 %, 5 %, and 10 % w/w) were prepared, and their rheological, structural, optical, mechanical, thermal, and spectroscopic properties were characterized. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy confirmed the progressive incorporation of LNP into the CNF matrix, with increased absorbance in the aromatic (∼1510 cm⁻¹) and carbonyl (∼1700 cm⁻¹) bands, reflecting significant interactions between CNF and LNP. Thermal analysis (TGA) revealed that adding 5 % LNP improved the thermal stability of CNF-LNP nanocomposites, increasing the maximum degradation temperature (Tmax) from 213.1 °C to 227.3 °C.The nanocomposite films were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), tensile tests, contact angle analysis, and spectrophotometry. An optimal 5 % LNP concentration enhanced the film properties, increasing tensile strength from 89.7 MPa to 139.7 MPa and raising the water contact angle from 24.5° to 68.3°, significantly reducing hydrophilicity. Additionally, the films demonstrated exceptional UV-blocking capabilities, achieving over 99.5 % protection against UVA and UVB radiation, highlighting potential for applications in sustainable and multifunctional materials.
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spelling doaj-art-541c245f350b4eeda0bde345d365d8f62025-08-20T02:52:23ZengElsevierCarbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications2666-89392025-03-01910065110.1016/j.carpta.2024.100651Interaction of Nanofibrillated cellulose with lignin nanoparticles: Effects on CNF-LNP composite properties.Andrea Andrade0Johairo Nuñez1Sergio Henríquez-Gallegos2Camilo Torres3Alejandro Mendez-Miranda4Esteban Valenzuela-García5Gregory Albornoz-Palma6Isidora Ortega-Sanhueza7Oscar Valerio8L.F Montoya9Miguel Pereira10Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, Chile; Corresponding author.Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, Chile; Unidad de Desarrollo Tecnológico UDT, Universidad de Concepción, Coronel 4190000, ChileDepartamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, Chile; Facultad de Ciencias Forestales, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, ChileDepartamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, Chile; Facultad de Ciencias Forestales, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, ChileDepartamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, Chile; Facultad de Ciencias Forestales, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, ChileDepartamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, ChileInstituto Universitario de Tecnología de Materiales (IUTM), Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), 46022 València, EspañaDepartamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, Chile; Facultad de Ciencias Forestales, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, ChileDepartamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, ChileDepartamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, ChileDepartamento de Ingeniería Química, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción 4030000, Chile; Centro de Excelencia en Nanotecnología (CEN), LEITAT Chile, Santiago 8320000, ChileLignin nanoparticles (LNP) possess unique properties that make them attractive for interaction with cellulose nanofibers (CNF). This study aimed to evaluate the effect of LNP addition on the morphological, mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of CNF-LNP nanocomposites. Aqueous CNF suspensions with varying LNP concentrations (1 %, 5 %, and 10 % w/w) were prepared, and their rheological, structural, optical, mechanical, thermal, and spectroscopic properties were characterized. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy confirmed the progressive incorporation of LNP into the CNF matrix, with increased absorbance in the aromatic (∼1510 cm⁻¹) and carbonyl (∼1700 cm⁻¹) bands, reflecting significant interactions between CNF and LNP. Thermal analysis (TGA) revealed that adding 5 % LNP improved the thermal stability of CNF-LNP nanocomposites, increasing the maximum degradation temperature (Tmax) from 213.1 °C to 227.3 °C.The nanocomposite films were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), tensile tests, contact angle analysis, and spectrophotometry. An optimal 5 % LNP concentration enhanced the film properties, increasing tensile strength from 89.7 MPa to 139.7 MPa and raising the water contact angle from 24.5° to 68.3°, significantly reducing hydrophilicity. Additionally, the films demonstrated exceptional UV-blocking capabilities, achieving over 99.5 % protection against UVA and UVB radiation, highlighting potential for applications in sustainable and multifunctional materials.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666893924002317Lignin nanoparticlesNanofibrillated celuloseComposites
spellingShingle Andrea Andrade
Johairo Nuñez
Sergio Henríquez-Gallegos
Camilo Torres
Alejandro Mendez-Miranda
Esteban Valenzuela-García
Gregory Albornoz-Palma
Isidora Ortega-Sanhueza
Oscar Valerio
L.F Montoya
Miguel Pereira
Interaction of Nanofibrillated cellulose with lignin nanoparticles: Effects on CNF-LNP composite properties.
Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications
Lignin nanoparticles
Nanofibrillated celulose
Composites
title Interaction of Nanofibrillated cellulose with lignin nanoparticles: Effects on CNF-LNP composite properties.
title_full Interaction of Nanofibrillated cellulose with lignin nanoparticles: Effects on CNF-LNP composite properties.
title_fullStr Interaction of Nanofibrillated cellulose with lignin nanoparticles: Effects on CNF-LNP composite properties.
title_full_unstemmed Interaction of Nanofibrillated cellulose with lignin nanoparticles: Effects on CNF-LNP composite properties.
title_short Interaction of Nanofibrillated cellulose with lignin nanoparticles: Effects on CNF-LNP composite properties.
title_sort interaction of nanofibrillated cellulose with lignin nanoparticles effects on cnf lnp composite properties
topic Lignin nanoparticles
Nanofibrillated celulose
Composites
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666893924002317
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