A review of Polyvinyl alcohol / Carboxiy methyl cellulose (PVA/CMC) composites for various applications

Abstract

Polyvinyl alcohol/carboxymethyl cellulose (PVA/CMC) composites have attracted considerable attention due to the synergic relation between the two polymer and developing novel blends with improved properties. On one hand, PVA is a versatile polymer with higher mechanical properties compared to CMC. On the other hand, CMC has high biodegradability and biocompatibility, while suffering from weak mechanical properties. Therefore, the blending of the two polymers can provide the capability to benefit from the individual component’s properties. This paper has reviewed the properties and potential applications (e.g. drug delivery, food packaging, and agricul- ture) of the PVA/CMC composites. ©2019