Poly(lactic acid)/cellulose nanocrystal composites via the Pickering emulsion approach: Rheological, thermal and mechanical properties

The use of nanocellulose is an attractive method to improve the characteristics of biodegradable polymers, but its effects are often affected by uneven dispersion. In this work, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were evenly dispersed into poly(lactic acid) (PLA) via the Pickering emulsion approach. The PLA/CNC composites prepared were studied by rheological, thermal as well as mechanical measurements. Changes in the rheological characteristics of...