Publications by authors named "Manon Le Gars"
In this study, gelatin/carboxylated cellulose nanocrystal (cCNC) bionanocomposite films were developed as an eco-friendly alternative to non-biodegradable flexible plastic packaging. Cellulose nanocrystals were modified by 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl (TEMPO)-mediated oxidation (cCNC) to strategically interact with amino groups present in the gelatin macromolecular backbone. Gelatin/cCNC bionanocomposite films (0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn the current context, the development of bio-based and high-performance materials is one of the main research priorities. This study aims to combine the outstanding properties of cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) or nanocrystals (CNCs) with those of bio-based poly(lactic acid) (PLA). Three-phase multilayered materials (TMLs) were built up by complexing a dry CNF- or CNC-based film with two PLA sheets, using a heat-pressing process.
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- Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are valuable for creating nanocomposites due to their strong mechanical and barrier properties, but their compatibility with hydrophobic polymers is low.
- To enhance compatibility, researchers grafted poly(glycidyl methacrylate) (PGMA) onto CNCs using a unique polymerization method, allowing for more modifications.
- The resulting nanocomposites showed improved compatibility when mixed with a poly(lactic acid) (PLA) matrix, demonstrating the effectiveness of the grafted CNCs as nanofillers.