Efect of Nanoparticles on the Mechanical Properties of Chitosan-Based Biocomposites

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Authors

1 Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

2 Solids Desighn Department, Mechanical Engineering Faculty, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

3 Head of Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology

Abstract

Biopolymers are considered to be the most promising alternatives to petroleum-based
polymers, because they can greatly reduce the dependence on oil and, consequently,
environmental pollution. As one of the most abundant biopolymers in nature, chitosan has
unique properties, including renewablility, reproducibility, biodegradability, non-toxicity
and excellent flm-forming performance. These properties have made this biopolymer
usable in food coatings to extend the shelf life and use in the textile, pharmaceutical, and
paper industries. These types of polysaccharide flms have had limited application due
to their hydrophilic nature and poor mechanical properties. Incorporating of biopolymer-
based nanomaterials, known as nanocomposite flms, is one of the effective methods to
improve the mechanical properties of biopolymer flms. In this regard, the purpose of this
study is to investigate the effect of different concentrations of nanofller on the mechanical
properties of chitosan-based flms. Nanoparticles such as graphene, carbon nanotubes,
nanoclay, and nanocellulose are used as reinforcement in polymer composites. Also, the
mechanical properties of chitosan based nanocomposites depend on three main factors.
Also, the mechanical properties of chitosan-based nanocomposites depend on three main
factors, such as the properties of polymer matrix and nano-reinforcing agent. These include
the properties of the polymer matrix and the nanotechnical phase of the manufacturer,
as well as interfacial interaction between fller surface and matrix polymer. In addition,
for the specifc nano-reinforcement phase and polymer matrix, the properties of polymer
nanocomposite are highly dependent on the dispersion and distribution of the nanoparticles
at the continuous matrix phase surface.

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