Analysis of Bio-Based Acrylate Accelerated Weathering: A Study of Nanocellulose Impact on the Bulk Durability of 3D-Printed Nanocomposites
Materials Today Chemistry 2023
Anda Barkāne, Oskars Platnieks, Jana Vecstaudža, Sergejs Gaidukovs

Bio-based resins for UV-assisted photopolymerization vat 3D printing have received immense research interest. 3D printing has initiated the 4.0 industrial revolution and is expected to squeeze in more production industries, including making materials for outdoor applications. Weathering investigations have been devoted mainly to fossil acrylic polymers. This research aims to close the gap in understanding bio-based acrylic 3D-printed polymer weathering performance. QUV accelerated weathering was used on vegetable oil-based 3D-printed compositions with nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) as reinforcing filler. Discoloration, cracking, FTIR measurements of surface chemical degradation, and bulk properties evaluated by changes in mechanical performance were used to characterize materials performance during weathering. NFC reinforcement delays the yellowing and cracking during 1000 h of weathering. After weathering, increased flexural stress and strain were achieved with 0.5 wt% NFC loading. Chemical analysis reveals simultaneous photocleavage and additional crosslinking of the macromolecular chains. The glass transition temperature increased by up to 20 °C. NFC introduction in bio-based polymers increased of weathering endurance and mechanical performance. The NFC is compatible with and a perspective filler in bio-based acrylic resins for 3D printing applications.


Atslēgas vārdi
AgingDurabilityBio-based polymersNanocomposites
DOI
10.1016/j.mtchem.2023.101737
Hipersaite
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468519423003646?via%3Dihub

Barkāne, A., Platnieks, O., Vecstaudža, J., Gaidukovs, S. Analysis of Bio-Based Acrylate Accelerated Weathering: A Study of Nanocellulose Impact on the Bulk Durability of 3D-Printed Nanocomposites. Materials Today Chemistry, 2023, Vol. 33, Article number 101737. ISSN 2468-5194. Pieejams: doi:10.1016/j.mtchem.2023.101737

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