Ionic Liquid Facilitated Introduction of Functional Materials into Biopolymer Polymer Substrates

Published

August 2, 2012

Author(s)

Shonali Nazare, Jeffrey W. Gilman, Mauro Zammarano, Luke Haverhals, W.Matthew Reichert, Hugh De Long, Paul C. Trulove

Abstract

In addition to being efficient solvents for biopolymers, several ionic liquids (ILs) have been shown to be effective solvents for synthetic polymers such as meta-aramids, i.e., Nomex ® (1-5). In this report, meta-aramid/cotton composites are generated by the partial dissolution of fibrous materials. Composite materials are characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and flammability testing. Results suggest that the ionic liquid facilitated processes demonstrated are potentially powerful methods for enhancing the thermal stability and flammability characteristics of biopolymers without the denaturation of important native micro and meso structures.

Proceedings Title

ECS Transactions

Conference Dates

October 7-12, 2012

Conference Location

Honolulu, HI

Pub Type

Conferences

Keywords

ionic liquids, aramid, composites, biopolymers, thermogravimetric analysis, flammability

Citation

Nazare, S. , Gilman, J. , Zammarano, M. , , L. , Reichert, W. , De, H. and Trulove, P. (2012), Ionic Liquid Facilitated Introduction of Functional Materials into Biopolymer Polymer Substrates, ECS Transactions, Honolulu, HI (Accessed December 12, 2024)