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BIO-BASED NANOCOMPOSITES: BIO-BASED NANOCOMPOSITES: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES John Simonsen John Simonsen Department of Wood Science & Engineering Department of Wood Science & Engineering Oregon State University Oregon State University

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BIO-BASED NANOCOMPOSITES:BIO-BASED NANOCOMPOSITES:CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIESCHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

John SimonsenJohn Simonsen Department of Wood Science & EngineeringDepartment of Wood Science & Engineering

Oregon State UniversityOregon State University

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OutlineOutline• What is the difference between composites What is the difference between composites

and nanocomposites?and nanocomposites?• Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC, CNXL)Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC, CNXL)• Experimental resultsExperimental results

• PolyhydroxyoctanoatePolyhydroxyoctanoate• PVOHPVOH• PURPUR• Polysulfone (PSf)Polysulfone (PSf)• CMCCMC

• Challenges and opportunitiesChallenges and opportunities• AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

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Polymer CompositesPolymer Composites

Generally consists of a polymer “matrix” Generally consists of a polymer “matrix” and a particulate “filler”and a particulate “filler”

Filler (dispersed phase) is dispersed in Filler (dispersed phase) is dispersed in matrix (continuous phase)matrix (continuous phase)

Can also have continuous filler (graphite Can also have continuous filler (graphite fiber pultrusion, used for aerospace, etc.), fiber pultrusion, used for aerospace, etc.), but not yet used in nanocompositesbut not yet used in nanocomposites

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Wood flour in HDPE

0.1 mm

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Synergism in Polymer Synergism in Polymer CompositesComposites Function of matrix:Function of matrix:

Disperse fibersDisperse fibers Transfer load to fillerTransfer load to filler Load sharing between broken and intact filler Load sharing between broken and intact filler

particlesparticles Increases toughnessIncreases toughness

Function of fillerFunction of filler Carry load, increase propertiesCarry load, increase properties Lower costLower cost

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What makes a nanocomposite What makes a nanocomposite different?different?

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Reduced impuritiesReduced impurities

As the size of a particle is reduced, the As the size of a particle is reduced, the number of defects per particle is also number of defects per particle is also reducedreduced

Mechanical properties rise proportionatelyMechanical properties rise proportionately

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Properties of fibers and nanoparticlesProperties of fibers and nanoparticles

1.684.113207.68iron

12.41.721981.38Carbon (graphite)

Specific whisker strengthS/ ρ

Bulk strength,GPa

Whisker strength (S),GPa

Theoretical strength, GPa

Density, g/cm3

ρ

material

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An historical nano-example:An historical nano-example:

Carbon blackCarbon black

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http://www.degussa.com/downloads/en/pictures/product_stories/2004_06_15_carbon_black.Par.0006.posterImage.jpg

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http://www.degussa.com/downloads/en/pictures/product_stories/2004_06_15_carbon_black.Par.0006.posterImage.jpg

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Addition of nano-sized carbon to rubberAddition of nano-sized carbon to rubber

Particle size 10-75 nmParticle size 10-75 nm Strength can increase 1000 XStrength can increase 1000 X Stiffness increases 7 X (in accordance with Stiffness increases 7 X (in accordance with

modified Einstein equation)modified Einstein equation) Abrasion resistance 4-5 XAbrasion resistance 4-5 X Without carbon black, tires would not be Without carbon black, tires would not be

made from rubber!made from rubber!

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Surface AreaSurface Area~1E-glass fibers*

~ 500Fully exfoliated clay250Cellulose nanocrystals**

25-300Graphite

~ 100Carbon nanotubes***

100-400Fumed silica

4Paper fibers

m2/g

*http://www.jm.com/engineered_products/filtration/products/microfiber.pdf** Winter, W. presentation at ACS meeting, San Diego, March 2005***http://www.ipme.ru/e-journals/RAMS/no_5503/staszczuk/staszczuk.pdf.

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Polymer-clay nanocompositesPolymer-clay nanocomposites

mechanical and barrier propertiesmechanical and barrier properties

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The step-assist on the 2002 GMC Safari (shown) and Chevrolet Astro vans is the automotive industry's first exterior applications for thermoplastic polyolefin-based nanocomposites. The part won General Motors the 2001 Grand Award for plastics innovation from the SPE's Automotive Division. (Photo courtesy of Wieck Photo Database).

http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/resources/articles/article.aspx?id=579

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Nano-PA6 Nano-PA6 Using Nanomer 1.24 TL - Using Nanomer 1.24 TL - In Situ In Situ PolymerizationPolymerization

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intercalation

exfoliation

U. Southern Miss. Macrogalleria http://www.psrc.usm.edu/macrog/mpm/composit/nano/struct2_1.htm

Aspect ratio > 100

Confined polymer

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Barrier PlatformBarrier PlatformMitsubishi gas chemical and Nanocor Alliance Imperm® Mitsubishi gas chemical and Nanocor Alliance Imperm® Nano-Nylon MXD6Nano-Nylon MXD6

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Barrier Film for packagingBarrier Film for packagingNano-PA6 using Nanomer 1.24 TL - Nano-PA6 using Nanomer 1.24 TL - In situ polymerizationIn situ polymerization

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PercolationPercolation

I. Chodak, I Krupa. J. Mat. Sci. Lttrs. 1999 18:1457-1459

Relative electrical conductivity (Relative electrical conductivity (cc//mm) of the ) of the carbon black filled LDPE (circles) or HDPE carbon black filled LDPE (circles) or HDPE (squares) as a function of the filler content ((squares) as a function of the filler content ( ).).

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Garboczi, et. al. Phys. Rev. Ltrs. E, 1995, 52(1): 819-828

Aspect ratio = 50

Percolation threshold ~ 1%

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Nanocomposite ConceptsNanocomposite Concepts Reduced defectsReduced defects

Surface areaSurface area

PercolationPercolation

Interphase volumeInterphase volume Polymer morphologyPolymer morphology

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Cellulose

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Crystalline regions

Amorphous region

Acid hydrolysis

Individual nanocrystals

Individual cellulose polymer

Cellulose Nanocrystal (CNXL) ProductionCellulose Nanocrystal (CNXL) Production

Native cellulose

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Sources of nanocrystalline celluloseSources of nanocrystalline cellulose

Microcrystalline cellulose (wood)Microcrystalline cellulose (wood) Bacteria (Nata de coco) Bacteria (Nata de coco) CottonCotton Ag wastesAg wastes TunicatesTunicates

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Cellulose nanocrystalsCellulose nanocrystals

50 to > 10 nm(high)

10 to 20 nm> 1000 nmAlgal (Valonia)

20 to 50(low)

20 to 70(low)

2 to > 100(medium)

5 to > 100(high)

Aspect ratio

3 – 5 nm100 – 300 nmWood

5 nm200-350 nmCotton

5-10 x 30-50 nm

100 nm – microns

Bacterial

10-20 nm100 nm – microns

Tunicate

Cross section

LengthCellulose source

Beck-Candanedo, et. al. Biomacromol. (2005) 6:1048-1054

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COST OF CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALSCOST OF CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS

Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) ~ $7/kg~ $7/kg HCl based processHCl based process

Nanocrystalline Cellulose (CNXL) Nanocrystalline Cellulose (CNXL) Target ~ $2/kgTarget ~ $2/kg HH22SOSO44 based process based process

Do you need the purity of MCC starting material?Do you need the purity of MCC starting material? Can acid be recovered?Can acid be recovered? Uses for byproduct (sugar in acid)?Uses for byproduct (sugar in acid)?

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TEM image of cellulose nanocrystalsTEM image of cellulose nanocrystals

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Polymer systemsPolymer systems

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Battery Separator, CNXL in Battery Separator, CNXL in PolyhydroxyoctanoatePolyhydroxyoctanoate

M. Samir, F. Alloin, J-Y Sanchez, A. Dufresne, 2004. Macromol. 37:4839-4844

Fuel cell operating temp

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BACTERIAL CELLULOSE/BACTERIAL CELLULOSE/POLYVINYLALCOHOLPOLYVINYLALCOHOL

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Slide from Wankei Wan, U. W. Ontario, London, ON, Canada

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x

Slide from Wankei Wan, U. W. Ontario, London, ON, Canada

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Slide from Wankei Wan, U. W. Ontario, London, ON, Canada

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Slide from Wankei Wan, U. W. Ontario, London, ON, Canada

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Slide from Wankei Wan, U. W. Ontario, London, ON, Canada

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Cellulose nanocrystal-filled Cellulose nanocrystal-filled polyurethanepolyurethane

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Slide from Mirta Aranguren, UNMdP-CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Polysulfone/cellulose Polysulfone/cellulose nanocompositesnanocomposites

Sweda NooraniSweda NooraniJohn SimonsenJohn Simonsen

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TGA-16% NCCTGA-16% NCC�

11.52%

(0.2281mg)

38.88%

(0.7699mg)

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Sample: sample2_dec 30_tga

Size: 1.9800 mg

Method: Ramp

TGA

File: C:\Data\sweda\sample2_dec30_tga.001

Operator: sweda

Run Date: 30-Dec-04 12:02

Instrument: 2950 TGA HR V6.0E

Universal V3.3B TA Instruments

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TGA-11% NCCTGA-11% NCC�

7.710%

(0.1496mg)

48.43%

(0.9396mg)

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Sample: sample1_dec 30_tga

Size: 1.9400 mg

Method: Ramp

TGA

File: C:\Data\sweda\sample1_dec30_tga.001

Operator: sweda

Run Date: 30-Dec-04 10:41

Instrument: 2950 TGA HR V6.0E

Universal V3.3B TA Instruments

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TGA (Psf film with 2% NCC)TGA (Psf film with 2% NCC)�

49.83%

(1.024mg)

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Sample: psf film (ncc)nov 17, 04

Size: 2.0540 mg

Method: Ramp

TGA

File: C:...\sweda\psf film(ncc) nov 17,04.001

Operator: sweda

Run Date: 17-Nov-04 17:07

Instrument: 2950 TGA HR V6.0E

Universal V3.3B TA Instruments

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20x70 nm

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CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTAL-FILLED CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE

YongJae ChoiYongJae Choi

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Comparison of Microcrystalline Comparison of Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) to NCC in CMCCellulose (MCC) to NCC in CMC

10% MCC 10% NCC

10% glycerin plasticizer10% glycerin plasticizer200X optical (crossed polars)200X optical (crossed polars)

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CROSS SECTION OF FILMCROSS SECTION OF FILM

90%CMC/10%Gly 80%CMC/10%NCC/10%Gly

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Mechanical properties (MOR)Mechanical properties (MOR)

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Mechanical properties (MOE)Mechanical properties (MOE)

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Extension at failureExtension at failure

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HEAT TREATMENTHEAT TREATMENT

5% NCC in CMC (H form)5% NCC in CMC (H form)No plasticizerNo plasticizer

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HEAT TREATMENTHEAT TREATMENT

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Water DissolutionWater Dissolution

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Water vapor transmission rateWater vapor transmission rate

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CHALLENGESCHALLENGES Dispersion of nanoparticlesDispersion of nanoparticles Production scale-up of nanoparticlesProduction scale-up of nanoparticles Coupling of filler to matrixCoupling of filler to matrix Where are the high stiffness, high Where are the high stiffness, high

strength composites we should have?strength composites we should have? Improving knowledge base to allow Improving knowledge base to allow

intelligent design of products which intelligent design of products which capture the advantages of this exceptional capture the advantages of this exceptional nanomaterialnanomaterial

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OPPORTUNITIES - APPLICATIONSOPPORTUNITIES - APPLICATIONS

MembranesMembranes Fuel cells Fuel cells Kidney dialysis Kidney dialysis Reverse osmosis Reverse osmosis Protein separationProtein separation PervaporationPervaporation

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APPLICATIONSAPPLICATIONS

Advanced textiles – fibersAdvanced textiles – fibers Again, where are the high stiffness, high Again, where are the high stiffness, high

strength composites we should have?strength composites we should have?

BiomedicalBiomedical Tissue engineeringTissue engineering

Heart valvesHeart valves bone replacement materialsbone replacement materials

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APPLICATIONSAPPLICATIONS

AdvantagesAdvantages BiocompatibleBiocompatible BiodegradableBiodegradable Exceptional mechanical propertiesExceptional mechanical properties Chemical modification straightforwardChemical modification straightforward Self-assembling?Self-assembling?

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AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

This project was supported by a grant from the USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program

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QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

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