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August 17, 2025Polymer Engineering and ScienceOpen Access

Biodegradation of PBAT‐Silane Functionalized Nanocellulose Composite Films Under Industrial Composting Condition

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KDKingshuk DhaliBidhan Chandra Krishi ViswavidyalayaFDFügen DaverMIT UniversityPCPeter CassMonash University

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This research evaluates biodegradation behaviors of PBAT and its composites with unmodified and silane modified cellulose nanocrystals, indicating their potential as biodegradable plastics.

Key Points

  • PBAT and its composites showed faster fragmentation and mass loss compared to pure PBAT, indicating better biodegradability.
  • During 120 days, the biodegradation of PBAT-CNC films outperformed PBAT-CNC PhS, revealing effective material design.
  • Observed conditions included a temperature of 58°C ± 2°C, simulating industrial composting which enhances degradation processes.
  • The study emphasizes the role of cellulose nanocrystals in promoting biodegradation, suggesting new avenues for biodegradable plastic development.

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Dhali et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a36c2e0a429f79733303bdhttps://doi.org/10.1002/pen.70099
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