Synthesis of cellulose-fatty acid esters for use as biodegradable plastics |
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Authors: | Pinglang Wang Bernard Y Tao |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University, 47907 West Lafayette, Indiana |
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Abstract: | Long-chain fatty acid carbohydrate esters (FACE) were synthesized by the acid chloride-pyridine reaction to different degrees of substitution (DS). The hydrolyzed soybean oil was used as the source of unsaturated fatty acids. High molecular weight FACE polymers are insoluble in common solvents, such as benzene, toluene, THF, etc., and are highly water resistant. However, FACE polymers of hydrolyzed cellulose (MW 180 kD) are soluble/swellable in toluene and can be cast into tough, flexible films. FACE polymer properties of tensile strength and clasticity vary with degree of substitution and polymer size.Paper presented at the Bio/Environmentally Degradable Polymer Society—Third National Meeting, June 6–8, 1994, Boston, Massachusetts. |
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Keywords: | Cellulose esters fatty acids soybean oil plastic |
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