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Simona-Nicoleta Mazurchevici1, Oktawian Bialas2, Teodor Daniel Mindru1
1Machine Manufacturing Technology Department, Faculty of Machine Manufacturing and Industrial Management,"Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iasi, 700050 Iasi, Romania.
Polymers
|January 21, 2023
Summary
Laser surface texturing enhances biodegradable polymer properties. Hexagonal and square textures show hydrophobic behavior, while triangular textures are unstable, offering potential replacement for non-biodegradable plastics.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Engineering
- Surface Engineering
Background:
- Surface texturing modifies plastic part properties and topography.
- Novel functionalities arise when textured surfaces interact with other materials.
- Texture characteristics depend on laser parameters and geometry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate surface characteristics of laser-textured Arboblend V2 Nature biodegradable polymer.
- To analyze the impact of hexagonal, square, and triangular textures on surface properties.
- To evaluate the potential of textured biodegradable polymers as replacements for conventional plastics.
Main Methods:
- Laser texturing applied to Arboblend V2 Nature.
- Surface Free Energy (SFE) and Water Contact Angle (WCA) measurements.
- Friction coefficient and micro-indentation tests.
Main Results:
- Square and hexagonal textures exhibited hydrophobic behavior with distilled water.
- Hydrophilic character observed with diiodomethane for square and hexagonal textures.
- Triangular textures led to unstable liquid behavior, preventing contact angle measurement.
- Friction coefficient was lowest for hexagonal textures.
- Micro-indentation revealed increased surface micro-hardness compared to the base material.
Conclusions:
- Laser surface texturing significantly alters the properties of biodegradable polymers.
- Specific geometries (hexagonal, square) can induce desirable surface properties like hydrophobicity.
- Textured biodegradable polymers show potential for replacing non-biodegradable materials in various applications.
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