Cellulose based plastics are gaining global interest for their numerous applications. Softwood and hardwood logs are used to produce cellulose fibres. Thermoplastic cellulose esters are promising materials for bioplastic packing. Cellulose fatty ester thin film surface has been studies to elucidate fundamentals for industrial application, in the areas of photoelectronic, thermoelectric and packaging. This research focuses on increased barrier properties with a smoother surface topology as the specific requirement for packaging industry.
Keywords: cellulose ester, vacuum drying, EPIS
Authors
T.Kattamanchi
Laboratory of Wood Technology, School of Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
H.Kallakas
Laboratory of Wood Technology, School of Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
E.Tarasova
Laboratory of Wood Technology, School of Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
P.Alao
Laboratory of Wood Technology, School of Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
R.Lohmus
Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
A.Mere
Laboratory of Inorganic Materials, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
T.Kaljuvee
Laboratory of Thin Film Chemical Technologies, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia.
A.Krumme
Laboratory of Inorganic Materials, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
J.Kers
Laboratory of Wood Technology, School of Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
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