Date Palm Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNCs)/Polyamide Composites: Tailoring Morphological, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties

In the present study, polyamide (PA) was successfully reinforced with cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) prepared from date palm leaves using two different techniques, electrospinning and solution casting method, a comparative study of these systems performed. The morphological, thermal, wetting, mechanical properties nanocomposites were analyzed for CNC content between 0 5 wt%. Morphological analyses showed roughness in fractured surface neat PA its after addition CNC. modified composite is found to have smooth without cracks increased greater hydrophilicity thermal stability. nano-indentation results that highest hardness obtained at 5% loading cast samples, which could be related relatively good dispersion filler matrix bonding as evidenced by morphological characterization. We also observed technique produced better thermo-physical than method. point prospect development nanocomposite films date-palm-leaf-derived incorporated high-performance advanced material applications such membranes.