Ternary melt blend based on poly (lactic acid)/chitosan and cloisite 30B: A study of microstructural, thermo-mechanical and barrier properties
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Abdenour Chenni
Abstract
In this study, blends were developed based on poly (lactic acid) (PLA) containing chitosan (CHS) extracted in our laboratory and an organically modified montmorillonite (cloisite 30B) at different amounts from 1 to 4 (in wt.-%). Tensile samples were prepared using twin-screw extrusion followed by injection molding, and films were obtained by press compression. The morphological and mechanical results showed a phase segregation and poor adhesion between the polymers. Indeed, the elongation at break and thermal stability had undergone a major decrease when adding chitosan to the PLA matrix. Glass transition temperature (Tg), melt temperature (Tm) and recrystallization temperature (Tc) decreased with the addition of chitosan, whereby an increase in crystallinity indicated a nucleation effect showing the same results as with the addition of cloisite 30B. An interesting effect of cloisite 30B was found when it was incorporated into the PLA/CHS blend especially with respect to a 4 wt.-% of cloisite 30B amount. The loss of elongation at the break was partially compensated and the thermal stability and crystallinity were improved. The water vapor permeability (WVP) and water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of PLA/chitosan blends were higher than those for the neat PLA. By incorporating the C30B into the PLA/CHS blends, very interesting and good barrier properties were recorded as compared to neat PLA and PLA/CHS composites.
Kurzfassung
In der diesem Beitrag zugrunde liegenden Studie wurden Mischungen entwickelt, die auf Poly-Laktosesäure (Poly (Lactic Acid) – (PLA)) basieren und Chitosan (CHS) enthalten und gegenüber dem Original modifiziertes Montmorillonit (Cloisite 30B) mit verschiedenen Mengen von 1 bis 4 wt.-% enthalten. Es wurden daraus mittels Doppelschneckenextrusion und nachfolgendem Spritzgießens Zugproben hergestellt und die Schichten wurden durch Kompression in einer Presse hergestellt. Die morphologischen und mechanischen Ergebnisse zeigen eine Phasensegragation und eine schlechte Verbindung zwischen den Polymeren. Tatsächlich zeigten die Bruchdehnung und die thermische Stabilität einen erheblichen Abfall, wenn Chitosan zur PLA Matrix hinzugegeben wird. Die Glasübergangstemperatur Tg, die Schmelztemperatur Tm und die Rekristallisationstemperatur Tc nahmen mit der Zugabe von Chitosan ab, einhergehend mit einer Zunahme der Kristallinität, was einen Keimbildungseffekt andeutet. Die gleichen Ergebnisse zeigten sich bei einer Zugabe von Cloisit B. Es ergab sich eine interessante Wirkung von Cloisite 30B, als es in die PLA/CHS-Mischung eingebaut wurde. Insbesondere bei einer Menge von 4 wt.-% Cloisit 30 B wurde der Verlust der Bruchdehnung teilweise kompensiert und die thermische Stabilität und Kristallinität wurden verbessert. Die Wasserdampfpermeabilität (Water Vapor Permeability (WVP)) und die Wasserdampfdurchgangsrate (Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR)) der PLA/Chitosan-Mischungen waren höher als die reine PLA. Durch Einbau des C30B in die PLA/CHS-Mischungen ergaben sich sehr interessante und gute Barriereeigenschaften im Vergleich zu dem reinen PLA und den PLA/CHS-Kompositen.
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Artikel in diesem Heft
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- Compression testing of additively manufactured continuous carbon fiber-reinforced sandwich structures
- Microstructure and mechanical properties of nano-carbon reinforced Cu-based powder metallurgy friction materials produced by hot isostatic pressing
- Thermo-mechanical testing of TiO2 functional coatings using friction stir processing
- Ternary melt blend based on poly (lactic acid)/chitosan and cloisite 30B: A study of microstructural, thermo-mechanical and barrier properties
- Untersuchungen zur verlässlichen Messung der Härte nach dem UCI – Verfahren (Ultrasonic Contact Impedance)
- Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of sand of varied particle size and water content using the three-electrode system
- Recycling of LM25 aluminum alloy scraps
- Mechanical fracture characterization of adhesive interfaces: Introducing a new concept for evaluating adhesive quality
- Effect of welding processes on mechanical and microstructural properties of S275 structural steel joints
- Essential Work of Fracture: Bestimmung des gültigen Ligamentbereiches mittels digitaler 3D-Bildkorrelation
- Synthesis, properties and EDM behavior of 10 wt.-% ZrB2 reinforced AA7178 matrix composites
- Solid particle erosion wear behavior of severe plastically deformed AA7075 alloys
- Performance of coated and uncoated carbide/cermet cutting tools during turning
- Assessment of soft materials for anthropomorphic soft robotic fingertips
- Application of the grey based Taguchi method and Deform-3D for optimizing multiple responses in turning of Inconel 718
Artikel in diesem Heft
- Inhalt/Contents
- Contents
- Fachbeiträge/Technical Contributions
- Compression testing of additively manufactured continuous carbon fiber-reinforced sandwich structures
- Microstructure and mechanical properties of nano-carbon reinforced Cu-based powder metallurgy friction materials produced by hot isostatic pressing
- Thermo-mechanical testing of TiO2 functional coatings using friction stir processing
- Ternary melt blend based on poly (lactic acid)/chitosan and cloisite 30B: A study of microstructural, thermo-mechanical and barrier properties
- Untersuchungen zur verlässlichen Messung der Härte nach dem UCI – Verfahren (Ultrasonic Contact Impedance)
- Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of sand of varied particle size and water content using the three-electrode system
- Recycling of LM25 aluminum alloy scraps
- Mechanical fracture characterization of adhesive interfaces: Introducing a new concept for evaluating adhesive quality
- Effect of welding processes on mechanical and microstructural properties of S275 structural steel joints
- Essential Work of Fracture: Bestimmung des gültigen Ligamentbereiches mittels digitaler 3D-Bildkorrelation
- Synthesis, properties and EDM behavior of 10 wt.-% ZrB2 reinforced AA7178 matrix composites
- Solid particle erosion wear behavior of severe plastically deformed AA7075 alloys
- Performance of coated and uncoated carbide/cermet cutting tools during turning
- Assessment of soft materials for anthropomorphic soft robotic fingertips
- Application of the grey based Taguchi method and Deform-3D for optimizing multiple responses in turning of Inconel 718