| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9560324 | Polymer Degradation and Stability | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/organophilic montmorillonite (PHBV/OMMT) nanocomposites were prepared by solution intercalation method. The structure, thermal properties and crystallization behaviors of the nanocomposite were studied by means of X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetry analysis, and polarizing optical microscopy. Its biodegradability was investigated by a degrading cultivation method in soil suspension. Experimental results showed that the nanocomposite's melting temperature and enthalpy of fusion (ÎHm) were decreased, small-sized PHBV spherulites were formed, crystallinity of PHBV reduced, and the range of the processing temperature enlarged with increasing amount of OMMT in the nanocomposite. The biodegradability of PHBV/OMMT nanocomposites in soil suspension also decreased with increasing amount of OMMT.
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Authors
Shufang Wang, Cunjiang Song, Guangxin Chen, Tianying Guo, Jing Liu, Banghua Zhang, Shigeya Takeuchi,