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Department of Mechanical Engineering

New Publication on the Properties of Biopolymer Blends

© Ulrich Handge
New publication in Polymer Engineering and Science.

The article “Compatibilisation of poly(lactic acid)/poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PLA/PHBV) blends using multifunctional epoxy-based chain extender”, published in Polymer Engineering and Science, examines the properties of compatibilised biopolymer-based blends. It focuses on the effect of the chain extender Joncryl® on the properties of PLA/PHBV blends. The results demonstrate that Joncryl® effectively enhances the interfacial adhesion between the two polymers, as evidenced by increased ductility and a reduced size of PHBV droplets within the PLA matrix.

Link to publication: http://doi.org/10.1002/pen.27242