Insights of durability under aging of poly(methyl methacrylate)/poly(urethane) networks added with poly(methyl methacrylate)-grafted-crystalline nanocellulose particles for engineering applications.

Mayra Elizabeth Juárez Méndez; David Salvador García Zaleta; Deyanira Del Ángel López; Eugenio Rodriguez Gonzalez; José Luis Rivera‑Armenta; José Alberto Andraca Adame; Diana Palma Ramírez

doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2026.109233

May 1, 2026Polymer TestingOpen Access

Insights of durability under aging of poly(methyl methacrylate)/poly(urethane) networks added with poly(methyl methacrylate)-grafted-crystalline nanocellulose particles for engineering applications.

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This research examines how adding grafted crystalline nanocellulose affects the durability of PMMA/PU networks under aging.
Developed PMMA/PU interpenetrating networks (IPNs) for advanced optical applications.
Utilized crystalline nanocellulose (CNC) from recycled materials as organic fillers.
Studied structural and mechanical changes under accelerated weathering conditions.
Enhanced interfacial adhesion due to hydrogen bonding was observed.
Long-term stability of IPN composites improved with the addition of PMMA-g-CNC particles.
The structural evolution indicates significant durability under accelerated aging conditions.

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Finds that PMMA/PU networks with nanocellulose exhibit improved durability, suggesting better engineering applications.

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• Development of high-performance PMMA/PU IPNs for advanced optical applications. • Valorization of CNC from recycled single-use cups as sustainable organic fillers. • Enhanced interfacial adhesion via hydrogen bonding with PMMA-g-CNC particles. • Structural and nanomechanical evolution studied under accelerated weathering. • Role of hydrogen bonding in governing the long-term stability of IPN composites.

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Méndez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a17dbe93fad632b0f9d892e https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2026.109233

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