Soil burial biodegradation of antimicrobial biodegradable PBAT films

Wang, Hao; Wei, Dafu; Zheng, Anna; Xiao, Huining

doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2015.03.007

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“…However, the biodegradability of the antimicrobial PBAT still remains as a concern. The work on the soil burial biodegradability of the antimicrobial PBAT films was presented in a separate paper [41]. The results indicated that the impact of ATPS on the biodegradability of the antimicrobial PBAT films was very limited at the dosages of PHGH used in our work.…”

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Non-leaching antimicrobial biodegradable PBAT films through a facile and novel approach

Wei

Wang

Ziaee

et al. 2016

Materials Science and Engineering: C

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Section: Antimicrobial Activities Of Antimicrobial Pbat Filmsmentioning

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Non-leaching antimicrobial biodegradable PBAT films through a facile and novel approach

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Wang

Ziaee

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Materials Science and Engineering: C

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“…Although many studies have focused on the biodegradation and/or composting of PLA and PLA incorporated biofiller composites, few have investigated the composting of PLA‐based materials containing AM agents. Moreover, there is still a question of whether the AM property of the material would compromise or affect the ultimate degradation by the microorganisms in soil . In the present study, a preliminary and qualitative analysis of the disintegration under controlled compost‐like conditions of PLA and PLA/kenaf films containing the AM agent thymol was conducted as a prelude to future controlled composting studies of these materials.…”

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The influence of chemically treated natural fibers in poly(lactic acid) composites containing thymol

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The mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites incorporated with 30% w/w untreated kenaf (UK) or treated kenaf (TK) fibers was explored together with the inclusion of 5-10% w/w thymol for potential antimicrobial packaging material applications. The TK fiber composites had significantly higher tensile strength than those containing UK fibers. Scanning electron micrograph images showed a better adhesion between the TK fibers and the matrix was achieved resulting in improved reinforcement of the PLA/TK fiber composite. The neat PLA and composites containing 10% w/w thymol exhibited lower processing torque, tensile strength, and glass transition temperatures than those without thymol suggesting a possible lubricating and/or plasticizing effect. However, the incorporation of thymol into PLA at this level as well as into the composites did not influence the flexibility of the materials as a whole.Decomposition in compost progressed rapidly for neat PLA and PLA/thymol resulting in complete disintegration within 35 days. The presence of kenaf slightly inhibited the decomposition although complete disintegration of the composite was achieved within 48 days. The results suggest that PLA composites containing kenaf have the potential to be developed as rigid, compostable food packaging items such as trays from biodegradable and renewable resources.2

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“…PBAT and its composites are currently used in different areas, such as biomedical [101][102][103] food packaging [97,104], environmental industrial applications [55]. Wei et al [101] prepared antimicrobial PBAT fabrics which can be potentially be used in the prevention of hospital infections.…”

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An overview on properties and applications of poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate)–PBAT based composites

Ferreira

Cividanes

Gouveia

et al. 2017

Polymer Engineering & Sci

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There is growing interest in biodegradable polymers (BP), in particular poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) (PBAT), due to environmental problems associated with the disposal of non‐biodegradable polymers into the environment. However, high production cost and low thermo‐mechanical properties restrict the use of this sustainable material, making its biodegradability advantageous only when it is decisively required. The addition of different compositions of monomers and selective addition of natural fillers have been reported as alternatives to develop more accessible PBAT‐based bioplastics with performance that could match or even exceed that of the most widely used commodity plastics. This review explores the recent progress of the applications and biodegradation of PBAT. The addition of natural fillers and its effect on the final performance of the PBAT‐based composites is also reported with respect to improving the properties of composites. The advance of polymerization reaction engineering combined with sustainable trend offers great opportunities for innovative green chemical manufacturing. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 59:E7–E15, 2019. © 2017 Society of Plastics Engineers

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Soil burial biodegradation of antimicrobial biodegradable PBAT films

Cited by 147 publications

References 42 publications

Non-leaching antimicrobial biodegradable PBAT films through a facile and novel approach

Non-leaching antimicrobial biodegradable PBAT films through a facile and novel approach

The influence of chemically treated natural fibers in poly(lactic acid) composites containing thymol

An overview on properties and applications of poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate)–PBAT based composites

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