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  • 1University of Rome Tor Vergata, Department of Industrial Engineering, INSTM RU Tor Vergata, Via del Politecnico,1 00133-Rome, Italy.

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Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV)/polyethylene oxide (PEO) blends were electrospun. The addition of PEO modulated the microstructure and mechanical properties of PHBV, resulting in intermediate characteristics for the blends.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Polymer Science
  • Materials Science
  • Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

  • Polymer blending is crucial for tailoring material properties.
  • Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is a biodegradable polymer with potential applications.
  • Polyethylene oxide (PEO) is a water-soluble polymer that can modify PHBV properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of PEO incorporation on PHBV properties.
  • To characterize the microstructure, thermal, and mechanical behavior of PHBV/PEO blends.
  • To evaluate the potential of electrospun PHBV/PEO blends for various applications.

Main Methods:

  • Electrospinning of PHBV/PEO blends in various weight ratios.
  • Microstructural analysis using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
  • Thermal analysis via Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).
  • Mechanical testing using uniaxial tensile tests.
  • Structural analysis using X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and FTIR-ATR spectroscopy.

Main Results:

  • Electrospun mats comprised uniform, randomly oriented fibers with average sizes ranging from 0.5 to 2.6 μm.
  • PHBV/PEO blends exhibited distinct crystalline domains within an amorphous interphase.
  • The mechanical properties (tensile modulus and ultimate tensile stress) of the blends were intermediate compared to neat PHBV and PEO.
  • Blend composition significantly influenced the microstructure and properties of the electrospun mats.

Conclusions:

  • Electrospun PHBV/PEO blends offer tunable properties through controlled composition.
  • The blends demonstrate potential for applications requiring modified mechanical and microstructural characteristics.
  • Further research can explore specific applications based on the observed intermediate properties.