Demonstrates improvements in tensile properties of PBAT composites with Kappaphycus alvarezii, indicating potential for eco-friendly food packaging.
Key Points
The research examines how varying concentrations of Kappaphycus alvarezii affect the properties of polybutylene adipate terephthalate-based composites.
Composite materials were made with varying concentrations of Kappaphycus alvarezii (10-40 wt%) and polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT).
Mechanical, thermal, morphological, and viscoelastic properties were evaluated.
The tensile modulus, damping factor, storage, and loss modulus were analyzed, along with thermogravimetric testing.
Incorporating Kappaphycus alvarezii improved the tensile modulus of PBAT composites.
The damping factor decreased with higher Kappaphycus alvarezii content.
Thermogravimetric investigation indicated the degradation temperature was consistent with the individual components.