In China, CGTN reported that a group of Chinese researchers has synthesized a novel bio-based polyester nanocomposite with impressive, comprehensive performance and reprocessability, according to a recent research article published in the journal Nano-Micro Letters.
Renewable bio-based materials show promise in replacing traditional plastics, offering an eco-friendly solution to the global energy crisis and environmental pollution, according to the report.
However, their comprehensive properties are not yet comparable to petrochemical-based plastics due to inadequate molecular or microstructure design, it added.
Researchers from the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences utilized a type of two-dimensional (2D) nanosheets to wrap one-dimensional carbon nanotube fiber, obtaining superior dispersion and structure stability.
The report noted that compared with most commercial bio-based materials and plastics, the novel nanocomposite shows superior ultraviolet resistance, solvent resistance, and enhanced gas barrier performance against oxygen, carbon dioxide and water.
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Tags: bio-based materials, China, nano composite
Category: Research
