The effect of deacetylation on chitin nanocrystals for the production of chitin-PLA nanocomposites

Kieke de Boer; Ivanna Colijn; C.G.P.H. Schroen

The effect of deacetylation on chitin nanocrystals for the production of chitin-PLA nanocomposites

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The replacement of traditionally used fossil fuel based plastics with bioplastics would contribute to the transition to a more sustainable circular economy Unfortunately, bioplastics often do not meet requirements in terms of strength and barrier properties and are therefore unsuited to function as food packaging material In this research, we aim at improving properties of a promising bioplastic, polylactic acid ( by the incorporation of chitin nanocrystals. The major focus lays on the effect of deacetylation on the properties of the chitin nanocrystals During deacetylation, acetylgroups on the chitin nanocrystals are replaced by amino groups

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 15 Nov 2019
Event	ELLS scientific student conference 2019 - Uppsala, Sweden Duration: 15 Nov 2019 → 16 Nov 2019

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Conference/symposium	ELLS scientific student conference 2019
Country/Territory	Sweden
City	Uppsala
Period	15/11/19 → 16/11/19

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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The effect of deacetylation on chitin nanocrystals for the production of chitin-PLA nanocomposites

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