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September 10, 2025Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Thermoplastic Agar/PBAT Blending as the Alternative Substitution of Polyethylene

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LMLabanta Marbun HZHezekiah Lemuel Putra Zebua AFAhmad Lemuel Putra Faldo

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Research shows enhanced biodegradability and mechanical strength in thermoplastic agar and PBAT blends, suggesting their viability as substitutes for polyethylene in packaging.

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The addition of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate improved compatibility, enhancing tensile strength from 8.65 to 16.02 MPa.
Formulations containing 10% PBAT delivered optimal mechanical performance while remaining biodegradable and sustainable.
Characterization methods included FTIR, DSC, SEM, and tensile testing, confirming the effectiveness of the blends.
TPA/PBAT composites represent a promising alternative to standard polyethylene packaging materials, potentially reducing plastic waste.

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Marbun et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c183fe9b7b07f3a061018e https://doi.org/10.1002/app.57926

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Research shows enhanced biodegradability and mechanical strength in thermoplastic agar and PBAT blends, suggesting their viability as substitutes for polyethylene in packaging.

Thermoplastic Agar/PBAT Blending as the Alternative Substitution of Polyethylene

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Thermoplastic Agar/PBAT Blending as the Alternative Substitution of Polyethylene

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