The evaluation of the mechanical and thermal properties of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV), polylactide (PLA) and their biocomposites (containing 30%wt of sisal in their composition) has been studied and compared to poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET). The addition of sisal to the biopolymeric matrix increased the elastic stiffness of the bio-composites achieving a performance which is comparable to PET. All biocomposites presented lower traction resistance and elongation values respect to PET. The addition of natural fibers improved the thermal stability of PHBV-based samples. The trigger of decomposition happened at lower temperatures respect to PET, but always far above their melting point ensuring a good performance of the composites at high processing temperatures. The apparent activation energies for the biocomposites in inert conditions respect to those for PET indicates a more suitable scenario from the energetic valorisation point of view.

Mechanical and thermal performance of PLA and PHBV-based biopolymers as potential alternatives to PET

BOSIO, BARBARA;ARATO, ELISABETTA;LAGAZZO, ALBERTO;Capurro, Marco;
2017-01-01

Abstract

The evaluation of the mechanical and thermal properties of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV), polylactide (PLA) and their biocomposites (containing 30%wt of sisal in their composition) has been studied and compared to poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET). The addition of sisal to the biopolymeric matrix increased the elastic stiffness of the bio-composites achieving a performance which is comparable to PET. All biocomposites presented lower traction resistance and elongation values respect to PET. The addition of natural fibers improved the thermal stability of PHBV-based samples. The trigger of decomposition happened at lower temperatures respect to PET, but always far above their melting point ensuring a good performance of the composites at high processing temperatures. The apparent activation energies for the biocomposites in inert conditions respect to those for PET indicates a more suitable scenario from the energetic valorisation point of view.
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