Thermogravimetry (TG) of Cellulose Nanofibers

Introduction

Because cellulose nanofibers (CNF) are a type of plant-derived carbon-neutral material, CNF has attracted considerable interest for carbon dioxide (CO₂) reduction as a global warming countermeasure, and research and development are progressing. CNF is a fibrous material which is extracted from cellulose, a principal component of plants, and has numerous advantages, including light weight, high strength, and a high elastic modulus. Application to automotive components is expected, as CNF weighs only 1/5 as much as steel and is 5 times stronger. However, thermal stability is one issue for the development of applications for CNF. In this article, the thermal stability of CNF was studied by thermogravimetry (TG).

January 22, 2020 GMT