Biopolymers: overview of several properties and consequences on their applications

被引：582

作者：

Van de Velde, K ^{[1
]}

Kiekens, P ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] State Univ Ghent, Dept Text, B-9052 Zwijnaarde, Belgium

来源：

POLYMER TESTING | 2002年 / 21卷 / 04期

关键词：

biopolymers;

D O I：

10.1016/S0142-9418(01)00107-6

中图分类号：

TB3 [工程材料学];

学科分类号：

0805 ; 080502 ;

摘要：

Recently, interest in composite manufacturing has Shifted towards the use of natural fibres as reinforcement because of their environmental benefits. The use of a biodegradable matrix is worth considering since this would result in a completely biodegradable composite. In order to assess the most Suitable matrix polymer, one must know the properties of the available polymers. Since data tend to be widely scattered over many sources and are very scarce compared to the conventional polymers, it is the purpose of this article to give an overview of the most relevant properties of a range of biodegradable polymers. An overview Such as the one given here may provide a useful guide in establishing the best compromise between conflicting property demands. Data are presented mostly as ranges (in tables) as well as in graphs for quick comparison reasons, One specific application (thermoplastic pultrusion with flax as reinforcement) is also studied. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

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页码：433 / 442

页数：10