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Carosio, Federico
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Medina, L., Ansari, F., Carosio, F., Salajkova, M. & Berglund, L. (2019). Nanocomposites from Clay, Cellulose Nanofibrils, and Epoxy with Improved Moisture Stability for Coatings and Semi-Structural Applications. ACS Applied Nano Materials
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2019 (English)In: ACS Applied Nano Materials, E-ISSN 2574-0970Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

A new type of high reinforcement content clay-cellulose-thermoset nanocomposite was proposed, where epoxy precursors diffused into a wet porous clay-nanocellulose mat, followed by curing. The processing concept was scaled to > 200 µm thickness composites, the mechanical properties were high for nanocomposites and the materials showed better tensile properties at 90% RH compared with typical nanocellulose materials. The nanostructure and phase distributions were studied using transmission electron microscopy; Young’s modulus, yield strength, ultimate strength and ductility were determined as well as moisture sorption, fire retardancy and oxygen barrier properties. Clay and cellulose contents were varied, as well as the epoxy content. Epoxy had favorable effects on moisture stability, and also improved reinforcement effects at low reinforcement content. More homogeneous nano- and mesoscale epoxy distribution is still required for further property improvements. The materials constitute a new type of three-phase nanocomposites, of interest as coatings, films and as laminated composites for semi-structural applications.

Keywords
biocomposite, nanocellulose, mechanical, montmorillonite, fire
National Category
Composite Science and Engineering Paper, Pulp and Fiber Technology Nano Technology Materials Chemistry
Research subject
Fibre and Polymer Science
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-249724 (URN)10.1021/acsanm.9b00459 (DOI)000469410000058 ()2-s2.0-85067835154 (Scopus ID)
Funder
Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research , RMA11-0065Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
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QC 20190520

Available from: 2019-04-18 Created: 2019-04-18 Last updated: 2022-06-26Bibliographically approved
Koklukaya, O., Carosio, F. & Wågberg, L. (2018). Tailoring flame-retardancy and strength of papers via layer-by-layer treatment of cellulose fibers. Cellulose, 25(4), 2691-2709
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2018 (English)In: Cellulose, ISSN 0969-0239, E-ISSN 1572-882X, Vol. 25, no 4, p. 2691-2709Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

The layer-by-layer (LbL) technology was used to adsorb polyelectrolyte multilayers consisting of cationic polyethylenimine (PEI) and anionic sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) onto cellulose fibers in order to enhance the flame-retardancy and tensile strength of paper sheets made from these fibers. The fundamental effect of PEI molecular mass on the build-up of the multilayer film was investigated using model cellulose surfaces and a quartz crystal microbalance technique. The adsorption of a low (LMw) and a high molecular weight (HMw) PEI onto cellulose fibers and carboxymethylated (CM) cellulose fibers was investigated using polyelectrolyte titration. The fibers were consecutively treated with PEI and SHMP to deposit 3.5 bilayers (BL) on the fiber surfaces, and the treated fibers were then used to prepare sheets. In addition, a wet-strength paper sheet was prepared and treated with the same LbL coatings. Thermal gravimetric analysis of LbL-treated fibers showed that the onset temperature for cellulose degradation was lowered and that the amount of residue at 800 °C increased. A horizontal flame test and a vertical flame test were used to evaluate the combustion behavior of the paper sheets. Papers prepared from both cellulose fibers and CM-cellulose fibers treated with HMw-PEI/SHMP LbL-combination self-extinguished in a horizontal configuration despite the rather low amounts of adsorbed polymer which form very thin films (wet thickness of ca. 17 nm). The tensile properties of handsheets showed that 3.5 BL of HMw-PEI and SHMP increased the stress at break by 100% compared to sheets prepared from untreated cellulose fibers.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Springer, 2018
National Category
Chemical Sciences
Research subject
Fibre and Polymer Science
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-225422 (URN)10.1007/s10570-018-1749-8 (DOI)000428925300039 ()2-s2.0-85044097243 (Scopus ID)
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QC 20180411

Available from: 2018-04-04 Created: 2018-04-04 Last updated: 2022-06-26Bibliographically approved
Carosio, F., Cuttica, F., Medina, L. & Berglund, L. A. (2016). Clay nanopaper as multifunctional brick and mortar fire protection coating: Wood case study. Materials & design, 93, 357-363
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2016 (English)In: Materials & design, ISSN 0264-1275, E-ISSN 1873-4197, Vol. 93, p. 357-363Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Abstract Wood is one of the most sustainable, esthetically pleasing and environmentally benign engineering materials, and is often used in structures found in buildings. Unfortunately, the fire hazards related to wood are limiting its application. The use of transparent cellulose nanofiber (CNF)/clay nanocomposites, with unique brick-and-mortar structure, is proposed as a sustainable and efficient fire protection coating for wood. Fire performance was assessed by cone calorimetry. When exposed to the typical 35 kW/m2 heat flux of developing fires, the time to ignition of coated wood samples increased up to about 4 1/2 min, while the maximum average rate of heat emission (MARHE) was decreased by 46% thus significantly reducing the potential fire threat from wood structures.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2016
Keywords
Nanocomposite, Cellulose, Nanofiber, Fire retardant, Cone calorimetry
National Category
Materials Chemistry
Research subject
Materials Science and Engineering
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-180362 (URN)10.1016/j.matdes.2015.12.140 (DOI)000369587500040 ()2-s2.0-84957812821 (Scopus ID)
Funder
Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research , RMA11-0065
Note

QC 20160208. QC 20160304

Available from: 2016-01-12 Created: 2016-01-12 Last updated: 2024-03-18Bibliographically approved
Carosio, F., Kochumalayil, J., Fina, A. & Berglund, L. A. (2016). Extreme Thermal Shielding Effects in Nanopaper Based on Multilayers of Aligned Clay Nanoplatelets in Cellulose Nanofiber Matrix. Advanced Materials Interfaces, 3(19), Article ID 1600551.
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2016 (English)In: Advanced Materials Interfaces, ISSN 2196-7350, Vol. 3, no 19, article id 1600551Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Wiley-VCH Verlagsgesellschaft, 2016
Keywords
brick and mortar structures, cellulose nanofibers, clay nanoplatelets, thermal shields
National Category
Materials Engineering
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-195254 (URN)10.1002/admi.201600551 (DOI)000386058100003 ()2-s2.0-84983376846 (Scopus ID)
Funder
Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research , RMA11-0065
Note

QC 20161116

Available from: 2016-11-16 Created: 2016-11-02 Last updated: 2024-03-18Bibliographically approved
Carosio, F., Kochumalayil, J., Cuttica, F., Camino, G. & Berglund, L. (2015). Oriented Clay Nanopaper from Biobased Components Mechanisms for Superior Fire Protection Properties. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 7(10), 5847-5856
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2015 (English)In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, ISSN 1944-8244, E-ISSN 1944-8252, Vol. 7, no 10, p. 5847-5856Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

The toxicity of the most efficient fire retardant additives is a major problem for polymeric Materials. Cellulose nanofiber (CNF)/clay nanocomposites, with unique brick-and-mortar structure and prepared by simple filtration, are characterized from the morphological point of view by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. These nanocomposites have superior fire protection properties to Other clay nanocomposites and fiber composites. The Corresponding mechanisms are evaluated in terms of flammability (reaction to a flame) and cone calorimetry (exposure to heat flux). These two tests provide a wide spectrum characterization of fire protection properties in CNF/montmorrilonite (MTM) Materials. The morphology of the collected residues after flammability testing is investigated. In addition, thermal and thermo-oxidative stability are evaluated by thermogravimetric analyses performed in inert (nitrogen) and oxidative (air) atmospheres. Physical and chemical mechanisms are identified and related to the unique nanostructure and its low thermal conductivity, high gas barrier properties and CNF/ MTM interactions for char formation.

National Category
Polymer Chemistry
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-164441 (URN)10.1021/am509058h (DOI)000351420300027 ()25723913 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-84925358469 (Scopus ID)
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QC 20150506

Available from: 2015-05-06 Created: 2015-04-17 Last updated: 2024-03-18Bibliographically approved
Görür, Y. C., Francon, H., Sethi, J., Maddalena, L., Montanari, C., Reid, M. S., . . . Wågberg, L.Rapid Processing of Functional Hybrids via Reversible Self-Assembly of Nanocelluloses.
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(English)Manuscript (preprint) (Other academic)
National Category
Paper, Pulp and Fiber Technology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-310566 (URN)
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QC 20220405

Available from: 2022-04-04 Created: 2022-04-04 Last updated: 2023-03-01Bibliographically approved
Görür, Y. C., Francon, H., Sethi, J., Maddalena, L., Montanari, C., Reid, M. S., . . . Wågberg, L.Rapid processing of functional nanocellulose hybrids for gas barrier, flame retardant and energy storage materials.
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(English)Manuscript (preprint) (Other academic)
National Category
Materials Chemistry
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-307200 (URN)
Note

QC 20220119

Available from: 2022-01-17 Created: 2022-01-17 Last updated: 2023-03-01Bibliographically approved
Medina, L., Carosio, F. & Berglund, L.Recyclable Nanocomposite Foams of Poly(vinyl alcohol), Clay and Cellulose Nanofibrils - Mechanical Properties and Flame Retardancy.
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(English)Manuscript (preprint) (Other academic)
National Category
Composite Science and Engineering Paper, Pulp and Fiber Technology Nano Technology Materials Chemistry
Research subject
Fibre and Polymer Science
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-249952 (URN)
Funder
Knut and Alice Wallenberg FoundationSwedish Foundation for Strategic Research , RMA11-0065
Note

QC 20190521

Available from: 2019-04-23 Created: 2019-04-23 Last updated: 2022-06-26Bibliographically approved
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