Environment-friendly Fully Biodegradable Jute-Poly(vinyl Alcohol) Modified Soy Composite Development as Plastic Substitute
Ajaya K. Behera, Ramkrishna Sen, Basudam Adhikari
Abstract
The aim of this investigation was to develop composites with high mechanical strength and complete biodegradation property. Mild alkali-treated jute and poly(vinyl alcohol)-modified nanoclay-based soy resins were used to develop jute-modified soy composites. The tensile strength of composite was enhanced up to 75% and impact strength by 30% as compared to that of normal jute–soy composite. Biodegradation study was carried out by soil burial condition. These composites can be used in different sector as replacement of nonbiodegradable plastic.
Topics & Concepts
Vinyl alcoholBiodegradationMaterials scienceUltimate tensile strengthComposite numberComposite materialSoy proteinWood-plastic compositeIzod impact strength testPolymerChemistryFood scienceOrganic chemistryNatural Fiber Reinforced Compositesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesNanocomposite Films for Food Packaging