Effect of addition of carbon nanofibers and carbon nanotubes on properties of thermoplastic biopolymers

This paper presents the properties of nano-bio-composites of solvent cast polyhydroxybutyrate-co-valerate (PHBV) and polycaprolactone (PCL) containing carbon nanofiber or carbon nanotubes as a function of filler content. It is found that carbon nanotubes and nanofibers can be used to enhance the con...

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Published in:Composites science and technology 2010-07, Vol.70 (7), p.1095-1105
Main Authors: Sanchez-Garcia, M.D., Lagaron, J.M., Hoa, S.V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
A. Carbon nanotubes
A. Nanocomposites
Applied sciences
Barrier properties
Biodegradable polymers
Carbon fibers
Carbon nanofibers
Carbon nanotubes
Composites
Exact sciences and technology
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Nanocomposites
Nanofibers
Nanomaterials
Nanostructure
Polycaprolactone
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
Thermoplastic resins
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Summary:This paper presents the properties of nano-bio-composites of solvent cast polyhydroxybutyrate-co-valerate (PHBV) and polycaprolactone (PCL) containing carbon nanofiber or carbon nanotubes as a function of filler content. It is found that carbon nanotubes and nanofibers can be used to enhance the conductivity, thermal, mechanical and to enhance gas barrier properties of thermoplastic biopolyesters.
ISSN:0266-3538
1879-1050
DOI:10.1016/j.compscitech.2010.02.015