Pellets cellulose acetate butyrate

A Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) study was obtained by using Perkin-Elmer spectrometer 100, USA. Prior to this analysis, kenaf whiskers were mixed with KBr to prepare homogeneous suspensions and afterwards pressed into transparent pellets and analyzed in transmittance mode within the range of 4000-500 cm. In the case of thin nanocomposite film (Cellulose Acetate Butyrate [CAB] and kenaf whiskers) the analysis was done within the range of 4000-500 cm transmittance mode. 

Cellulose derived plastics such as cellulose acetate (CA), cellulose acetate propionate (CAP), and cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) are thermoplastic materials produced through esterification of cellulose, which can be used as a substitute for petroleum feedstock. Among the different derivatives of cellulose, cellulose acetate (CA) is of particular interest because of its biodegradable nature, excellent optical clarity, and high toughness. Cellulose ester powders derived from different raw materials such as cotton, recycled paper, wood cellulose, and sugarcane in presence of different plasticizer and additives are melted processed via extmsion processes to produce commercial pelletized cellulose plastics. 

CA 54, 168 4 (I960) [Comp proplnt prepd by pelleting at high pressure a mixt of AN 75-90 a fuel-binder (PVA or cellulose acetate or butyrate) 25"10%] l0)W.M.St,... 

TENITE esters are cellulose derivatives of acetate, butyrate, and propionate. Tenite plastics for molding and extrusion are supplied in the form of pellets. These thermoplastic resins have good processability and finished articles may be resoftened by heat and reshaped by the application of suitable forces. 

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