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Surface-grafted cellulose particles with poly(butylene succinate) and poly(butylene adipate- co -terephthalate) for sustainable composites

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: melt polycondensation, resulting in nano-sized particles with average sizes of approximately 100 nm for PBS and 175 nm for PBAT. These surface-modified particles exhibited improved thermal stability and high polymer content, reaching 25 wt% for PBS and 50 wt% for PBAT, indicating successful grafting, which is expected to facilitate compatibility with the target biodegradable matrices. This work provides a new approach for the rational design of biodegradable nanocomposites beyond PLA and contributes to the development of sustainable high-performance materials.

Source: RSC Advances

DOI: 10.1039/d5ra04324g

Authors: Yuuki Takatsuna, Erik Reimhult, Ronald Zirbs

Institution: BOKU University

Language: English

Topic: biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,042