Structure-Properties Correlations in poly(butylene adipate -co-terephthalate) Based Compostable Composites
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Prof. Dr. Rameshwar Adhikari, Central Department of Chemistry and Research Centre for Applied Science and Technology (RECAST), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
We shed light on the structure-properties correlation of composite materials comprising a biodegradable polymer, the poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), and some natural fibers (such as lignocelluloses, chitosan processed via different routes) and nanofillers (such as multiwalled carbon nanotubes), particularly focusing on mechanical, morphological and electrical properties as well as degradation under soil burial conditions. It was shown that the morphology and mechanical properties of the composites can be tailored over a wide range although the materials were found to be suited for low load bearing applications.
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