Effect of ultraviolet and moisture action on biodegradable polymers and their blend

Maria Chiara Mistretta; Francesco Paolo La Mantia; Vincenzo Titone; Luigi Botta; Mariapia Pedeferri; Marco Morreale

doi:10.1177/2280800020926653

Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials (Jun 2020)

Effect of ultraviolet and moisture action on biodegradable polymers and their blend

Maria Chiara Mistretta,
Francesco Paolo La Mantia,
Vincenzo Titone,
Luigi Botta,
Mariapia Pedeferri,
Marco Morreale

Affiliations

Maria Chiara Mistretta: Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
Francesco Paolo La Mantia: Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
Vincenzo Titone: Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
Luigi Botta: Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
Mariapia Pedeferri: Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
Marco Morreale: Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Kore University of Enna, Enna, Italy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/2280800020926653
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 18

Abstract

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In this work, the suitability of polylactic acid (PLA), polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) and PBAT/PLA blend samples to outdoor applications were investigated in terms of mechanical, morphological and visual properties in presence of ultraviolet action and water, finding that PLA in particular can be actually considered for such applications.

Published in Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials

ISSN: 2280-8000 (Online)
Publisher: SAGE Publishing
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Chemical technology: Biotechnology
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