Polymer Composites,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Abstract
A
novel
thermoset
biopolymer
was
developed
from
citric
acid
and
glycerol
(referred
to
as
Polyglycerol
citrate
(PGC))
through
polycondensation.
PGC
is
a
completely
biodegradable
water‐soluble
polymer,
but
it
has
poor
thermal
stability,
fire
retardant
mechanical
properties.
To
enhance
the
usability
of
this
material
in
food
packaging,
insulations,
other
domestic
products,
its
strength
enhanced
by
reinforcement
jute
fiber
(JF)
which
also
environmentally
friendly.
The
stability
fire‐retardant
properties
jute/PGC
composite
were
improved
incorporating
aluminum
trihydride
(ATH)
particles
it.
concentration
ATH
varied
between
0%
12%
evaluate
optimum
composition
for
thermal,
flammability
modulus
evaluated
using
tensile
test
while
determined
burning
tests,
cone
calorimetry
thermogravimetric
analysis.
surface
morphology
studied
scanning
electron
microscope.
maximum
obtained
9%
composite,
236%
higher
than
neat
resin.
Similarly,
heat
release
rate
reduced
17%
with
incorporation
particles.
Also,
72%.
Thermal
observed
improve.
Possible
chemical
interaction
constituents
confirmed
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR).
biodegradation
specimens
validated
soil
burial
test.
Highlights
(PGC)
synthesized
glycerol.
reinforced
added
into
PGC/jute
improve
stability.
Jute
have
OH
jute/ATH/PGC
composites
are
non‐toxic.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
141(33)
Published: May 30, 2024
Abstract
This
study
focused
on
the
development
and
optimization
of
thermoplastic
starch
(TPS)
poly(butylene
adipate‐co‐terephthalate)
(PBAT)
biobased
active
packaging
films
by
incorporation
with
grape
seed
oil,
alpha‐tocopherol,
rice
husk.
In
compound
film
production
step
during
extrusion
for
two
variables,
antioxidant
substance
concentration
(Grape
0.5–4%;
husk,
1–5%),
TPS
(60–90%)
were
optimized
through
response
surface
methodology
(RSM)
highest
tensile
strength
(MPa)
activity
(%)
as
responses.
Among
resulting
films,
samples
containing
oil
in
particular
exhibited
an
optimal
balance,
showcasing
robust
mechanical
properties
alongside
potent
characteristics.
Comprehensive
analyses
encompassing
thickness,
density,
color,
opacity,
FTIR
spectroscopy,
total
phenolic
content,
energy
consumption
conducted
to
assess
films'
viability
potential
deployment
within
food
industry.
Based
findings,
it
was
determined
that
these
made
TPS/PBAT
held
promise
safeguarding
products.
Polymer Composites,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Abstract
A
novel
thermoset
biopolymer
was
developed
from
citric
acid
and
glycerol
(referred
to
as
Polyglycerol
citrate
(PGC))
through
polycondensation.
PGC
is
a
completely
biodegradable
water‐soluble
polymer,
but
it
has
poor
thermal
stability,
fire
retardant
mechanical
properties.
To
enhance
the
usability
of
this
material
in
food
packaging,
insulations,
other
domestic
products,
its
strength
enhanced
by
reinforcement
jute
fiber
(JF)
which
also
environmentally
friendly.
The
stability
fire‐retardant
properties
jute/PGC
composite
were
improved
incorporating
aluminum
trihydride
(ATH)
particles
it.
concentration
ATH
varied
between
0%
12%
evaluate
optimum
composition
for
thermal,
flammability
modulus
evaluated
using
tensile
test
while
determined
burning
tests,
cone
calorimetry
thermogravimetric
analysis.
surface
morphology
studied
scanning
electron
microscope.
maximum
obtained
9%
composite,
236%
higher
than
neat
resin.
Similarly,
heat
release
rate
reduced
17%
with
incorporation
particles.
Also,
72%.
Thermal
observed
improve.
Possible
chemical
interaction
constituents
confirmed
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR).
biodegradation
specimens
validated
soil
burial
test.
Highlights
(PGC)
synthesized
glycerol.
reinforced
added
into
PGC/jute
improve
stability.
Jute
have
OH
jute/ATH/PGC
composites
are
non‐toxic.
