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The study aims to synthesize and evaluate a novel bio-based plasticizer for improving PVC performance and safety.

Bio‐Based Epoxy Cardanol Butyrate Ester as a High‐Efficiency Plasticizer: Antimicrobial Performance and Low Migration

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Randomized trial evaluates bio-based plasticizer performance in PVC, highlighting its antimicrobial and low migration properties.

The study aims to synthesize and evaluate a novel bio-based plasticizer for improving PVC performance and safety.
Synthesis of ECAE through esterification and epoxidation of cashew nut phenol.
Performance assessment of ECAE blended with PVC, including mechanical and antimicrobial testing.
Quantum chemical calculations to understand the plasticization mechanism.
ECAE demonstrated high elongation at break of 702.12% at 50 phr loading.
Exhibited a 15 mm inhibition zone against Staphylococcus aureus, indicating strong antibacterial activity.
Achieved only 0.3% migration after 240 hours in distilled water at 25°C.

Lu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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