The composting of PLA/HNT biodegradable composites as an eco-approach to the sustainability

• Autorzy: Czarnecka-Komorowska Dorota , Bryll Katarzyna , Kostecka Ewelina , Tomasik Malgorzata , Piesowicz Elżbieta , Gawdzińska Katarzyna

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DOI

10.24425/bpasts.2021.136720

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The article presents the results of the research related to the decomposition of polylactic acid (PLA)/halloysite nanotube (HNTs) biocomposites into a simple organic form. After manufacturing the nanocomposites, the evaluation of the composting process simulation was conducted using the biodegradation method. First, the selected properties of PLA/HNTs biocomposites, such as density, water absorption, and impact strength were tested. Next, the impact of the composting process on the behavior of PLA/HNTs composites was investigated from 30 to 90 days. Finally, the loss of mass of the composites, hardness, and the structural changes of biocomposites under the composting conditions before and after the composting were evaluated using SEM microscopy. The results showed that the PLA modified by HNT particles has biodegradation-friendly properties and therein is fully suitable for organic recycling. Due to this, in the coming years, it may contribute to the replacement of non-biodegradability polymers, i.e. polyolefins and polyesters, and reduction of plastic packaging wastes.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

polymer composite materials; PMC; biocomposite; polylactic acid; PLA; halloysite; composting process; performance properties

PL

polimerowe materiały kompozytowe; PMC; PLA; kwas polimlekowy; biokompozyty; proces kompostowania; właściwości użytkowe; haloizyt

• Wydawca: Polska Akademia Nauk, Wydział IV Nauk Technicznych
• Czasopismo: Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Technical Sciences
• Rocznik: 2021
• Tom: Vol. 69, nr 2
• Strony: art. no. e136720
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 56 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Czarnecka-Komorowska Dorota

• Institute of Materials Technology, Polymer Processing Division; Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5027-7484

autor

Bryll Katarzyna

• Department of Machines Construction and Materials, Maritime University of Szczecin, 71-650 Szczecin, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2437-9356

autor

Kostecka Ewelina

• Department of Machines Construction and Materials, Maritime University of Szczecin, 71-650 Szczecin, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2338-2999

autor

Tomasik Malgorzata

• Department of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2762-0985

autor

Piesowicz Elżbieta

• Institute of Material Science and Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Szczecin, 70-310 Szczecin, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4371-5236

autor

Gawdzińska Katarzyna

• Department of Machines Construction and Materials, Maritime University of Szczecin, 71-650 Szczecin, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6989-6966

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