Value-Added Use of Invasive Plant-Derived Fibers as PHBV Fillers for Biocomposite Development
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is a promising biobased, biodegradable thermoplastic with limited industrial applications due to its brittleness and high cost. To improve these properties, lignocellulosic fibers from two invasive plants (<i>Phalaris arundinacea</i> an...
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| author | Xiaoying Zhao Tolulope Lawal Mariane M. Rodrigues Talen Geib Yael Vodovotz |
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| description | Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is a promising biobased, biodegradable thermoplastic with limited industrial applications due to its brittleness and high cost. To improve these properties, lignocellulosic fibers from two invasive plants (<i>Phalaris arundinacea</i> and <i>Lonicera japonica</i>) were used as PHBV reinforcing agents. Alkali treatment of the fibers improved the PHBV–fiber interfacial bond by up to 300%. The morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties of the treated fibers were characterized, as well as their size, loading, and type, to understand their impact on performance of the biocomposites. The new biocomposites had improved thermal stability, restricted crystallization, reduced rigidity, and reduced cost compared with PHBV. Additionally, these novel biocomposites performed similarly to conventional plastics such as polypropylene, suggesting their potential as bio-alternatives for industrial applications such as semirigid packaging and lightweight auto body panels. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-78ee38caae6b4d5b9693bbdc393492a42023-11-22T00:19:56ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602021-06-011312197510.3390/polym13121975Value-Added Use of Invasive Plant-Derived Fibers as PHBV Fillers for Biocomposite DevelopmentXiaoying Zhao0Tolulope Lawal1Mariane M. Rodrigues2Talen Geib3Yael Vodovotz4Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, The Ohio State University, 2015 Fyffe Road, Columbus, OH 43210, USADepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2041 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210, USADepartment of Food Engineering, School of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, 225 Duque de Caxias, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, BrazilConsultant, 361 E 20th Avenue Apt A, Columbus, OH 43201, USADepartment of Food Science and Technology, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, The Ohio State University, 2015 Fyffe Road, Columbus, OH 43210, USAPoly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is a promising biobased, biodegradable thermoplastic with limited industrial applications due to its brittleness and high cost. To improve these properties, lignocellulosic fibers from two invasive plants (<i>Phalaris arundinacea</i> and <i>Lonicera japonica</i>) were used as PHBV reinforcing agents. Alkali treatment of the fibers improved the PHBV–fiber interfacial bond by up to 300%. The morphological, mechanical, and thermal properties of the treated fibers were characterized, as well as their size, loading, and type, to understand their impact on performance of the biocomposites. The new biocomposites had improved thermal stability, restricted crystallization, reduced rigidity, and reduced cost compared with PHBV. Additionally, these novel biocomposites performed similarly to conventional plastics such as polypropylene, suggesting their potential as bio-alternatives for industrial applications such as semirigid packaging and lightweight auto body panels.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/12/1975polymer–matrix composites (PMCs)discontinuous reinforcementfibersfiber/matrix bond |
| spellingShingle | Xiaoying Zhao Tolulope Lawal Mariane M. Rodrigues Talen Geib Yael Vodovotz Value-Added Use of Invasive Plant-Derived Fibers as PHBV Fillers for Biocomposite Development Polymers polymer–matrix composites (PMCs) discontinuous reinforcement fibers fiber/matrix bond |
| title | Value-Added Use of Invasive Plant-Derived Fibers as PHBV Fillers for Biocomposite Development |
| title_full | Value-Added Use of Invasive Plant-Derived Fibers as PHBV Fillers for Biocomposite Development |
| title_fullStr | Value-Added Use of Invasive Plant-Derived Fibers as PHBV Fillers for Biocomposite Development |
| title_full_unstemmed | Value-Added Use of Invasive Plant-Derived Fibers as PHBV Fillers for Biocomposite Development |
| title_short | Value-Added Use of Invasive Plant-Derived Fibers as PHBV Fillers for Biocomposite Development |
| title_sort | value added use of invasive plant derived fibers as phbv fillers for biocomposite development |
| topic | polymer–matrix composites (PMCs) discontinuous reinforcement fibers fiber/matrix bond |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/12/1975 |
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