Effect of beeswax on the physico-mechanical properties of poly (butylene adipate terephthalate)/poly lactic acid blend films
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Naman Rajoriya
Abstract
Conventional plastics derived from petroleum resources have dominated the packaging sector. However, the use of such plastics has resulted in environmental issues. Research on development of biodegradable plastics has gained momentum. In the present work, eco-sustainable poly (butylene adipate terephthalate) (PBAT)/poly lactic acid (PLA) blend films have been developed with beeswax as an additive. Films have been made by blending biopolymers PBAT with PLA. Beeswax, as an additive has the ability to enhance the water vapour and oxygen barrier properties films. Beeswax content has been varied in the films (0, 0.5, 1 and 2 wt.%). The prepared films have been characterized for their mechanical (tensile testing), water absorption, morphological and biodegradation behavior. Maximum tensile strength has been observed for film containing 1 wt.% of beeswax. Water absorption of the films has been lowered by addition of beeswax. Based on the obtained results, 1 wt.% of beeswax addition has been found to be suitable for PBAT/PLA blend films.
Acknowledgments
The authors acknowledge the support of Dr. Aswathy N R (Assistant Professor, CIPET:IPT, Bhubaneswar) for supporting with the micro-compounder facility and Mr. Abhishek Patnaik, Mr. Aditya Pranesh Probir, Mr. Bishwa Smruti Palita, Mr. Manideep Murakonda and Mr. Manshu Sonkusare during the preparation and testing of samples.
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Research ethics: Not applicable.
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Informed consent: Informed consent was obtained from all individuals included in this study.
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Author contributions: Naman Rajoriya, Sattyam Upadhyay and Parameswar Pradhan conducted the experiments, collected the data and drafted the manuscript. Pratap Chandra Padhi provided inputs for conducting the research. Shyama Prasad Mohanty designed the experiments, analyzed the data and corrected the manuscript. The authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this manuscript and approved its submission.
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Use of Large Language Models, AI and Machine Learning Tools: None declared.
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Conflict of interest: The authors state no conflict of interest.
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Research funding: None declared.
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Data availability: Not applicable.
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