Effect of Crystallization Temperature on the Mechanical and Physical Properties of Solution Cast Polybutylene adipate co-terephthalate/Thermoplastic Starch Films

Abstract:

Starch-based biodegradable films of polybutylene adipate co-terephthalate (PBAT) have been prepared by the solution casting method. The effect of heating at two different temperatures (80 and 110°C) on the mechanical, optical and morphological properties of these films has been evaluated. The two temperatures were selected based on the crystallization and melting temperatures of PBAT. The blend of PBAT with thermoplastic starch has been prepared by melt mixing technique using two roll mills and then the solution casting method has been followed to prepare the films. Apart from curing at room temperature, the films have been cured at 80°C and 110°C. The tensile strength of the films increased by 110% and 252% for films heated to 80°C and 110°C, respectively. As revealed from spectroscopic analysis, the heating of films has no significant effect on the absorption of light by the films in the UV-visible region. The bonding characteristics of the films have been evaluated using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The lowest water absorption and vapour permeability have been obtained in films cured at 80°C.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 1087)
• Pages: 21-28
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-n800mh
• Online since: May 2023
• Authors: Lipsita Mohanty, Shyama Prasad Mohanty*
• Keywords: Biodegradable Polymer, FTIR, Mechanical Properties, Mulching Films, UV-Visible, Water Vapour Permeability

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