High strength cellulosic fibers from liquid crystalline solutions

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2018

Abstract

Viscose rayon process used to manufacture cellulosic fiber for over a century is uncompetitive due to its lengthy procedure, high water and air pollution, and high-energy consumption. Since it was reported that concentrated solutions of cellulose derivative could self-assemble into ordered phases, research in the area of liquid crystal formation of cellulose using new solvent systems has been primarily driven to develop new nonpolluting processes to produce regenerated cellulosic fibers. This chapter provides a concise overview on high strength cellulosic fibers that can be regenerated from liquid crystalline solutions of cellulose derivatives and nonderivatized cellulose, as well as new methods to reinforce the cellulose liquid crystalline solutions.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Advanced Green Composites

First Page

57

Last Page

66

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