Multifunctional properties of bio-poly(butylene succinate) reinforced with multiwalled carbon nanotubes
Volodymyr Krasinskyi, Krzysztof Bajer, Ludmila Dulebova, Nickolas Polychronopoulos, Oksana Krasinska, Daniel Kaczor
TL;DR
Adding carbon nanotubes to a biodegradable polymer improves its strength and performance, making it suitable for various industries.
Contribution
Demonstrates how multiwalled carbon nanotubes can enhance the mechanical and thermal properties of bio-poly(butylene succinate).
Findings
MWCNTs increased mechanical strength and stiffness of BioPBS.
Friction was reduced, and crystallization temperature increased with MWCNT addition.
Elasticity decreased, but nanotubes were uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix.
Abstract
Recent advances in nanocomposite technology, particularly the incorporation of carbon nanotubes, have shown promise in enhancing the properties of biodegradable polymers. This study investigated the effect of a 0.5 wt % addition of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the properties of bio-poly(butylene succinate) (BioPBS) using a masterbatch-based melt compounding method. The incorporation of MWCNTs enhanced the mechanical strength and stiffness, improved the tribological properties by reducing friction, and increased the crystallization temperature. However, it also resulted in a decrease in elasticity. Morphological analysis confirmed the uniform dispersion of the nanotubes. These findings underscore the potential of MWCNTs to tailor the properties of BioPBS for specific applications, such as in the packaging, automotive, and biomedical industries, where both biodegradability and…
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Taxonomy
TopicsTribology and Wear Analysis · Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites · biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties