Chitin-Based Rubber Bionanocomposites
摘要
Environmental concerns have become increasingly significant in today’s world, with issues like waste reduction and environmental protection gaining prominence. This shift has sparked growing interest in sustainable and eco-friendly chitin-based rubber composite materials, which are now being recognized in both industrial and academic fields. Although rubber-based composites, including nanocomposites, are widely used, chitin-based rubber bionanocomposites are emerging, and many of their products are still in development. Chitin, the second most available polysaccharide after cellulose, holds potential as a natural fiber to replace synthetic fibers in various applications, these materials could play critical roles in industries and everyday life. This chapter focuses on the implications of chitin-based rubber bionanocomposites in both industrial and nonindustrial contexts, providing an overview of preparation techniques, properties, limitations, and future directions.