Studies on poly (hydroxy alkanoates)/(ethylcellulose) blends |
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| Authors: | Vaishali Suthar Arun Pratap Heta Raval |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, M S University of Baroda, 390 001 Vadodara, India;(2) Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, M S University of Baroda, 390 001 Vadodara, India |
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| Abstract: | Biodegradable polymers represent one of the most significant area of research today. Among these polymers, poly (β-hydroxy
butyrate co β′-hydroxy valerate) i.e. PHBV have received special attention because of their unique combination of properties.
They are perfectly biocompatible, biodegradable polymers and can be processed by any conventional technique. In the present
study an attempt has been made to develop the biodegradable blends of PHBV by blending them with ethyl cellulose (EC). Ethyl
cellulose has been selected to monitor the biodegradation rate of PHBV and also for making the blends cost effective. The
blends are thoroughly characterized for their compatibility, by the measurement of viscosity of blends and through FT-IR.
Various applications of PHBV/EC blend in agriculture and pharmaceutical industries are being explored.
Paper presented at the 5th IUMRS ICA98, October 1998, Bangalore. |
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| Keywords: | Polymer blends viscosity ethyl cellulose PHBV compatibility |
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