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New Paper Alert! TCC Polymers for Non-Covalent Paper Reinforcement


The adhesiveness and rigidity of aromatic TCC-polymers have been harnessed in the fabrication of purely non-covalent paper-polymer-composites. Using an in-sheet polymerization & adhesion (InSPA) approach, paper fibers could be homogeneously infused with hydrophobic polymers, resulting in significant mechanical reinforcement and water-repellent behavior. In contrast to commercial reinforcement agents, the coating could be fully extracted in a simple aqueous washing procedure, allowing for straightforward recycling of the underlying cellulose fibers.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5c13781