Effect of ultraviolet and moisture action on biodegradable polymers and their blend
Maria Chiara Mistretta, Francesco Paolo La Mantia, Vincenzo Titone, Luigi Botta, MariaPia Pedeferri, M. Morreale
Abstract
In this work, the suitability of polylactic acid (PLA), polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) and PBAT/PLA blend samples to outdoor applications were investigated in terms of mechanical, morphological and visual properties in presence of ultraviolet action and water, finding that PLA in particular can be actually considered for such applications.
Topics & Concepts
Polylactic acidPolybutylene terephthalateAdipateUltravioletMaterials scienceMoistureBiodegradable polymerPolyesterPolymerComposite materialChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryOptoelectronicsEngineeringbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies