Cellulose is the most abundant biopolymer in the world. Small diameter softwood and hardwood logs are used for pulping process to produce cellulose fibres for paper production. Thermoplastic cellulose esters are promising materials for
bioplastic packaging. It is essential to understand their mechanical and surface properties for that usage. This study discusses preparing a series of cellulose esters such as acetate, laurate, myristate, and palmitate. The study aims to investigate the mechanical and surface properties of the novel synthesized cellulose derivatives.
Keywords: cellulose ester, mechanical properties, valorization
Authors
Jaan Kers
Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, Estonia
Heikko Kallakas
Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, Estonia
C. Kilumets
Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, Estonia
I. Ahmadian
Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, Estonia
E. Tarasova
Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, Estonia
I. Krasnou
Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, Estonia
N. Savest
Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, Estonia
V. Gudkova
Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, Estonia
T. Kattamanchi
Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, Estonia
Percy Festus Alao
Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, Estonia
A. Krumme
Tallinn University of Technology, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, Estonia
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