8 Biobased functional additives for polymers
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Valentina Marturano
Abstract
This chapter reviews the most prominent scientific approaches devoted to the development of biobased functional polymer additives, including their chemical composition and mechanism of action. Additionally, a resourceful list of already commercially available products is included. The additives are sorted out in two classes, according to their functionality: - Protective agents: antioxidants, light stabilizers, UV absorbers, flame retardants, heat stabilizers and acid scavengers; - Properties modifiers: impact modifiers, plasticisers, compatibilizers, coupling agents. These novel products are expected to increasingly enter the market, provided that they ensure the same performances of their oil-based counterparts, while representing a safer and more sustainable option. The chapter is intended as a resource for researchers and practitioners working on sustainable polymer formulations and their application.
Abstract
This chapter reviews the most prominent scientific approaches devoted to the development of biobased functional polymer additives, including their chemical composition and mechanism of action. Additionally, a resourceful list of already commercially available products is included. The additives are sorted out in two classes, according to their functionality: - Protective agents: antioxidants, light stabilizers, UV absorbers, flame retardants, heat stabilizers and acid scavengers; - Properties modifiers: impact modifiers, plasticisers, compatibilizers, coupling agents. These novel products are expected to increasingly enter the market, provided that they ensure the same performances of their oil-based counterparts, while representing a safer and more sustainable option. The chapter is intended as a resource for researchers and practitioners working on sustainable polymer formulations and their application.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
- List of contributors IX
- 1 Feasibility of the circular economy and plastic pollution 1
- 2 Impact of plastics on marine environments: from macro- to microplastic pollution 23
- 3 Plastics from bacteria (polyhydroxyalkanoates) 39
- 4 Marine biopolymers: alginate and chitosan 73
- 5 Terrestrial biopolymers: cellulose, starch, lignin 93
- 6 Biobased thermosetting materials 109
- 7 Polyester-based biodegradable polymers for commodities 135
- 8 Biobased functional additives for polymers 173
- 9 Biobased structural additives for polymers 193
- 10 Additive manufacturing for biodegradable polymers 235
- Index 253
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
- List of contributors IX
- 1 Feasibility of the circular economy and plastic pollution 1
- 2 Impact of plastics on marine environments: from macro- to microplastic pollution 23
- 3 Plastics from bacteria (polyhydroxyalkanoates) 39
- 4 Marine biopolymers: alginate and chitosan 73
- 5 Terrestrial biopolymers: cellulose, starch, lignin 93
- 6 Biobased thermosetting materials 109
- 7 Polyester-based biodegradable polymers for commodities 135
- 8 Biobased functional additives for polymers 173
- 9 Biobased structural additives for polymers 193
- 10 Additive manufacturing for biodegradable polymers 235
- Index 253
