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Fang YG, Lin JY, Zhang YC, Qiu QW, Zeng Y, Li WX, Wang ZY. A reactive compatibilization with the compound containing four epoxy groups for polylactic acid/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/thermoplastic starch ternary bio-composites. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 262:129998. [PMID: 38336326 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
Abstract
How to effectively improve the poor interfacial adhesion between polylactic acid/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PLA/PBAT) matrix and thermoplastic starch (TPS) is still a challenge. Therefore, this work aims to introduce a convenient method to enhance the performance of PLA/PBAT/TPS blend by melt reactive extrusion. Here, using 4,4'-methylene-bis(N,N-diglycidyl-aniline) (MBDG) containing four epoxy groups as a reactive compatibilizer, and respectively using 1-methylimidazole (MI) or triethylenediamine (TD) as a catalyzer, serial PLA/PBAT/TPS ternary bio-composites are successfully prepared via melt reactive extrusion. The results showed that, under the catalysis of organic base, especially MI, the epoxy groups of MBDG can effectively react with hydroxyl and carboxyl groups of PLA/PBAT and hydroxyl groups in TPS to form chain-expanded and cross-linked structures. The tensile strength of the composites is increased by 20.0 % from 21.1 MPa, and the elongation at break is increased by 182.4 % from 17.6 % owing to the chain extension and the forming of cross-linked structures. The molecular weight, thermal stability, crystallinity, and surface hydrophobicity of the materials are gradually improved with the increase of MBDG content. The melt fluidity of the composites is also improved due to the enhancement of compatibility. The obtained PLA/PBAT/TPS materials have the potential to be green plastic products with good properties.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yong-Gan Fang
- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China; Guangdong Esquel Textiles Co., Ltd., Foshan, Guangdong 528500, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, GDMPA Key Laboratory for Process Control and Quality Evaluation of Chiral Pharmaceuticals, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biomedicine, Key Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry of Environment, Ministry of Education, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China.
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Liew WC, Muhamad II, Chew JW, Karim KJA. Synergistic effect of graphene oxide/zinc oxide nanocomposites on polylactic acid-based active packaging film: Properties, release kinetics and antimicrobial efficiency. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127288. [PMID: 37813215 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
Abstract
Incorporating two different nanoparticles in nanocomposite films is promising as their synergistic effects could significantly enhance polymer performance. Our previous work conferred the remarkable antimicrobial (AM) properties of the polylactic acid (PLA)-based film using optimal formulations of synergistic graphene oxide (GO)/zinc oxide (ZnO) nanocomposites. This study further explores the release profile of GO/ZnO nanocomposite and their impact on the antimicrobial properties. A fixed 1.11 wt% GO and different ZnO concentrations were well dispersed in the PLA matrix. Increasing ZnO concentrations tended to increase agglomeration, as evident in rougher surfaces. Agglomeration inhibited water penetration, leading to a significant reduction in water permeability (46.3 %), moisture content (31.6 %) but an improvement in Young's Modulus (52.6 %). The overall and specific migration of GO/ZnO nanocomposites was found to be within acceptable limits. It is inferred that the release of Zn2+ ions followed pseudo-Fickian behavior with an initial burst effect. AM film with the highest concentration of ZnO (1.25 wt%) exhibited the highest inhibition rate against Escherichia coli (68.0 %), Bacillus cereus (66.5 %), Saccharomyces cerevisiae (70.9 %). Results suggest that GO/ZnO nanocomposites with optimal ZnO concentrations have the potential to serve as promising antimicrobial food packaging materials, offering enhanced barrier, antimicrobial properties and a controlled release system.
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- Wen Ching Liew
- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637459, Singapore
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- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; IJN-UTM Cardioengineering Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
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- School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 62 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637459, Singapore
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Yang B, Wang S, Ding M, Wang C, Lv C, Wang Y, Yang Y, Zhang N, Shi Z, Qian J, Xia R, Fang Y. Hierarchical structure and properties of
high‐density
polyethylene (
HDPE
) microporous films fabricated via
thermally‐induced
phase separation (
TIPS
): Effect of presence of
ultra‐high
molecular weight polyethylene (
UHMWPE
). POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Bin Yang
- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environment‐Friendly Polymeric Materials of Anhui Province Anhui University Hefei Anhui People's Republic of China
- Anhui Zhongding Sealing Parts Co., Ltd., Key Laboratory of High‐Performance Rubber and Products of Anhui Province Ningguo Anhui China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environment‐Friendly Polymeric Materials of Anhui Province Anhui University Hefei Anhui People's Republic of China
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- ChangXin Memory Technologies Co, Ltd. Hefei Anhui People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environment‐Friendly Polymeric Materials of Anhui Province Anhui University Hefei Anhui People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environment‐Friendly Polymeric Materials of Anhui Province Anhui University Hefei Anhui People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environment‐Friendly Polymeric Materials of Anhui Province Anhui University Hefei Anhui People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environment‐Friendly Polymeric Materials of Anhui Province Anhui University Hefei Anhui People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environment‐Friendly Polymeric Materials of Anhui Province Anhui University Hefei Anhui People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environment‐Friendly Polymeric Materials of Anhui Province Anhui University Hefei Anhui People's Republic of China
- Anhui Zhongding Sealing Parts Co., Ltd., Key Laboratory of High‐Performance Rubber and Products of Anhui Province Ningguo Anhui China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environment‐Friendly Polymeric Materials of Anhui Province Anhui University Hefei Anhui People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environment‐Friendly Polymeric Materials of Anhui Province Anhui University Hefei Anhui People's Republic of China
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- Longteng Security & Surveillance Technology Co, Ltd. Lu'an Anhui People's Republic of China
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Barbosa VCS, Sousa AMFD, Silva ALND. Influence of processing parameters on mechanical and thermal behavior of PLA/PBAT blend. POLIMEROS 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/0104-1428.20220018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ, Brasil; Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ, Brasil
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