Chitin nanowhisker composites and methods

摘要

A composite is provided that is formed by melt-blending particles of thermoplastic polymer that have been coated with a chitin nanowhisker gel, wherein the thermoplastic polymer comprises acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. A composite comprising chitin nanowhiskers dispersed in acrylonitrile butadiene styrene is also provided.