In this investigation we produced electrospun nanofibers based on cellulose acetate and organosolv lignin. Scanning electron microscopy revealed regular, defect-free nanofibers with average diameter of ca. 200 nm.   Thermal analysis indicated a reduction in crystallinity with the incorporation of lignin. The tensile modulus was observed to increase upon addition of lignin at 10 wt% levels based on total solids; this effect is likely due to the change in the size distribution of the fibers in the web.

Cellulose acetate/lignin-based electrospun fibers

245th National Meeting (2013)

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