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Published on: January 8, 2016

Smart photochromic materials based on polylactic acid.

Xingxing Zhou¹, Dongzheng Yu¹, Wenwen Mao¹

¹Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, People's Republic of China.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

|April 15, 2023

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New smart photochromic materials using polylactic acid (PLA) and poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc) demonstrate rapid, durable color changes. These advanced materials exhibit excellent recyclability and responsiveness to varying light intensities.

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Optoelectronics

Background:

Photochromic materials offer dynamic color-changing capabilities.
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable polymer with potential for functional applications.
Improving the performance and durability of photochromic PLA blends is an ongoing research area.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop novel smart photochromic materials based on polylactic acid (PLA).
To investigate the effect of incorporating poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc) on the properties of photochromic PLA blends.
To evaluate the photochromic performance, durability, and recyclability of the developed materials.

Main Methods:

Melt-blending and hot-pressing techniques were employed for material preparation.

Keywords:

Compatibilizer Photochromic Photochromic microcapsules Poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc)Polylactic acid (PLA)

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Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analyzed thermal properties.

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) examined material morphology.

Spectrophotometry assessed photochromic performance and color change (ΔE).

Main Results:

The addition of PVAc significantly enhanced the photochromic properties of PLA/photochromic microcapsule (PM) blends.
Blends achieved a visually discernible color change (ΔE) within 3 seconds of UV irradiation, maintained for at least 3 minutes.
Exceptional photochromic durability and recyclability were observed, with minimal degradation after prolonged light exposure and multiple cycles.
The materials exhibited varied photochromic responses to different light intensities, indicating tunable performance.

Conclusions:

PVAc is an effective additive for improving the photochromic performance of PLA-based materials.
The developed smart photochromic materials demonstrate rapid response, long-lasting color retention, and excellent durability.
These materials show potential for applications requiring responsive and recyclable color-changing properties.