Processing and characterization of a new biodegradable composite made of a PHB/V matrix and regenerated cellulosic fibers |
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Authors: | Ch Bourban E Karamuk M J de Fondaumière K Ruffieux J Mayer E Wintermantel |
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Institution: | (1) ETH Zurich, Chair of Biocompatible Materials Science and Engineering, Schlieren,Switzerland;(2) ETH-BWB, Wagistrasse 23, CH-8952 Schlieren, Switzerland |
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Abstract: | In this study, a biodegradable composite consisting of a degradable continuous cellulosic fiber and a degradable polymer matrix—poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)-co-poly(3-hydroxyvalerate
(PHB/V with 19% HV)—was developed. The composite was processed by impregnating the cellulosic fibers on-line withPHB/V powder in a fluidization chamber. The impregnated roving was then filament wound on a plate and hot-pressed. The resulting
unidirectional composite plates were mechanically tested and optically characterized by SEM. The fiber content was 9.9 ±0.9
vol% by volumetric determination. The fiber content predicted by the rule of mixture for unidirectional composites was 13.8
±1.4 vol%. Optical characterization showed that the fiber distribution was homogeneous and a satisfactory wetting of the fibers
by the matrix was achieved. Using a blower to remove excess matrix powder during processing increased the fiber content to
26.5 ±3.3 vol % (volumetric) or 30.0 ±0.4 vol% (rule of mixture). The tensile strength of the composite parallel to the fiber
direction was 128 ±12 MPa (10 vol% fiber) up to 278 ±48 MPa (26.5 vol% fiber), compared to 20 MPa for the PHB/V matrix. The
Young’s modulus was 5.8 ±0.5 GPa (10 vol% fiber) and reached 11.4 ±0.14 GPa (26.5 vol% fiber), versus 1 GPa for the matrix. |
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Keywords: | Processing biodegradable composite biodegradable polymers PHB/V regenerated cellulosic fiber |
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