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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) is a biodegradable polymer with potential applications in sustainable materials.
  • Enhancing the degradability of PBAT is crucial for expanding its use in eco-friendly packaging and biomedical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of reed fiber (RF) addition on the enzymatic and composting degradation of PBAT.
  • To analyze the changes in material properties and degradation mechanisms of PBAT/RF composites.

Main Methods:

  • Composite preparation by blending PBAT with RF.
  • Enzymatic degradation studies using lipase, cellulase, Proteinase K, and esterase over 15 days.
  • Biodegradation assessment under controlled composting conditions for 91 days.
  • Material characterization using analytical balance, FTIR, SEM, and DSC.

Main Results:

  • PBAT/RF composites exhibited increased surface hydrophilicity and enhanced degradation capacity compared to pure PBAT.
  • Lipase demonstrated the most significant impact on enzymatic degradation, with PBAT/RF showing higher weight loss.
  • Composting studies revealed a reduced lag phase (23.8% decrease) and increased biodegradation rate (11.8% increase) for PBAT/RF.
  • SEM analysis showed increased surface cracks and pores in PBAT/RF, facilitating microbial interaction.

Conclusions:

  • Reed fiber incorporation significantly improves the degradability of PBAT through both enzymatic and composting pathways.
  • PBAT/RF composites present a promising sustainable material for replacing conventional plastics in various applications.
  • The enhanced degradation is attributed to increased hydrophilicity and surface morphology changes, promoting microbial activity.