Nanocellulose is a class of bio-based materials that are relatively new to the market. While nanocellulose comes in several forms, the properties of cellulose nanocrystals most resemble their inorganic nanomaterial counterparts with which industry is familiar. As such, cellulose nanocrystals were investigated as an additive in pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) formulations, and specifically in water-based PSAs due to their already sustainable nature. It was found that the addition of cellulose nanocrystals to these PSA formulations resulted in improved performance as measured by several PSA properties.

Improving the performance of water-based PSAs with a bio-based material

254th National Meeting (2017)

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