Polymer, Vol.46, No.24, 10611-10613, 2005
Direct transformation of cellulose fibres into self-reinforced composites by partial oxypropylation
Bulk oxypropylation limited to the outer layer of cellulose fibres constitutes a straightforward approach to the preparation of a novel type of composite material made up of a thermoplastic sleeve (matrix) surrounding the unreacted core of the fibres (reinforcing elements). (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.