We synthesized cellulose nanofiber (CNF) modified with 9,9′-bis(aryl)fluorene, possessing cardo moieties (BCNF), and evaluated the properties of its polyamide 6/66 (PA) composites. As a result, it was revealed that BCNF was well dispersed in PA and had a strong reinforcing effect—even in a temperature range above the glass transition temperature—compared with unmodified CNF. This is attributed to the improvement of the interface affinity between BCNF and PA derived from the bulky and hydrophobic structure of BPFG.
- Masayuki Sugimoto
- Masahiro Yamada
- Katsuhisa Tokumitsu
