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Modification of polymer blends based on polyhydroxybutyrate and their properties
Melčová, Veronika ; Tocháček, Jiří (oponent) ; Přikryl, Radek (vedoucí práce)
Theoretical part of this work describes properties and modification possibilities of poly(3-hydroxy butyrate) (PHB) and amorphous poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and their blends. In experimental part, reactivity of Joncryl, Raschig, and phosphite reagents triphenyl phosphite, tris(nonylphenyl) phosphite, and diphenyl isodecyl phosphite with neat PLA and PHB are studied. Raschig, an oligomeric polycarbodiimide based additive, was proven to enhance melt viscosity of both polymers in amount 2%wt., therefore was used for preparation of blends in five PHB/(PHB+PLA) ratios. Samples with Raschig and corresponding non-reactive samples were studied using rheology, gel permeation chromatography and modulated differential scanning calorimetry. Results showed possible reaction of Raschig and PHB/PLA blends leading to branched structures. However, the rate of reaction is not sufficient to completely compensate decrease in viscosity due to processing degradation. Thus, non-reacted amount of Raschig remains in matrix. On the basis of these findings, it is concluded that Raschig behaves rather as a relatively effective stabilizer of rheological properties than as a reagent for the intentional modification of PHB/PLA blends’ structure. In order to study mechanical properties of these blends, samples plasticized with acetyltributylcitrate were prepared using twin screw extruder.
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Properties of fibers based on polyhydroxybutyrate
Štulrajterová, Lujza ; Tocháček, Jiří (oponent) ; Přikryl, Radek (vedoucí práce)
This work deals with the melt spinning process of biopolymer fibers. Recent knowledge of poly(3-hydroxy butyrate) (PHB) and poly(lactic acid) (PLA) fiber spinning processes have been covered in the theoretical part. PHB based polymer blends of various composition were prepared to study the effect of PLA, different plasticizers and their content on the fiber properties. Three commercial plasticizers (ATBC, PEG, A6) and two experimentally synthesized were used. Spinning was carried out on three devices. Spinning on the conventional spinning lines with take-up speed exceeding 150 m/min was not accomplished. Lowe take-up speed was necessary due to insufficient melt strength. Fibers with drawing ratio of 6.4 were prepared and analyzed by GPC, MDSC and mechanical testing. According to the glass transition temperature results, ATBC and PEG have better plasticizing effect over the studied PLA/PHB blends than A6. Fibers containing A6 have the highest tensile strength and modulus of elasticity of 250 MPa and 2.7 GPa, respectively. At last, the effect of aging, thermal and hydrothermal treatment on mechanical properties of fibers was studied.
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Properties of fibers based on polyhydroxybutyrate
Štulrajterová, Lujza ; Tocháček, Jiří (oponent) ; Přikryl, Radek (vedoucí práce)
This work deals with the melt spinning process of biopolymer fibers. Recent knowledge of poly(3-hydroxy butyrate) (PHB) and poly(lactic acid) (PLA) fiber spinning processes have been covered in the theoretical part. PHB based polymer blends of various composition were prepared to study the effect of PLA, different plasticizers and their content on the fiber properties. Three commercial plasticizers (ATBC, PEG, A6) and two experimentally synthesized were used. Spinning was carried out on three devices. Spinning on the conventional spinning lines with take-up speed exceeding 150 m/min was not accomplished. Lowe take-up speed was necessary due to insufficient melt strength. Fibers with drawing ratio of 6.4 were prepared and analyzed by GPC, MDSC and mechanical testing. According to the glass transition temperature results, ATBC and PEG have better plasticizing effect over the studied PLA/PHB blends than A6. Fibers containing A6 have the highest tensile strength and modulus of elasticity of 250 MPa and 2.7 GPa, respectively. At last, the effect of aging, thermal and hydrothermal treatment on mechanical properties of fibers was studied.
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Modification of polymer blends based on polyhydroxybutyrate and their properties
Melčová, Veronika ; Tocháček, Jiří (oponent) ; Přikryl, Radek (vedoucí práce)
Theoretical part of this work describes properties and modification possibilities of poly(3-hydroxy butyrate) (PHB) and amorphous poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and their blends. In experimental part, reactivity of Joncryl, Raschig, and phosphite reagents triphenyl phosphite, tris(nonylphenyl) phosphite, and diphenyl isodecyl phosphite with neat PLA and PHB are studied. Raschig, an oligomeric polycarbodiimide based additive, was proven to enhance melt viscosity of both polymers in amount 2%wt., therefore was used for preparation of blends in five PHB/(PHB+PLA) ratios. Samples with Raschig and corresponding non-reactive samples were studied using rheology, gel permeation chromatography and modulated differential scanning calorimetry. Results showed possible reaction of Raschig and PHB/PLA blends leading to branched structures. However, the rate of reaction is not sufficient to completely compensate decrease in viscosity due to processing degradation. Thus, non-reacted amount of Raschig remains in matrix. On the basis of these findings, it is concluded that Raschig behaves rather as a relatively effective stabilizer of rheological properties than as a reagent for the intentional modification of PHB/PLA blends’ structure. In order to study mechanical properties of these blends, samples plasticized with acetyltributylcitrate were prepared using twin screw extruder.
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