Surface modification nanocomposite processing

PET, polycondensation, films, fibers, ttles, thermal properties, mechanical properties, chemical stability, processing, recycling, blends, nanocomposites, surface modification. 

Starting from these considerations, the present chapter summarizes several types of cellulose nanocomposite (including the cellulose acetate-based ones), classified according to nanoreinforcement namre and surface modification processes. These recent scientific information can add to the basic knowledge in the field of polymeric materials, and to the diversification of their applications, especially in the biomedical domain, as due to their antimicrobial properties. 

With the objective of a successful and economical recycling process in which the recycled polymer has largely acceptable properties, considerable effort must be made to encompass all the aspects of recycling in future studies to enhance the competitiveness of these systems. The first step could be the improvement of interfacial adhesion in prepared nanocomposites to achieve better physical and mechanical properties from recycled polymer wastes. Many procedures such as compatibilisation, functionalisation and surface modification could be developed in the future. Furthermore, the addition of effective nanofillers including available nanofillers or a combination of nanofillers will provide further progress and new opportunities in these systems. In addition, the development of fabrication techniques and also, the optimisation of available methods such as melt mixing should be performed, due to its important role in the final properties of recycled products. 

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