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    Application of Chain Extenders in Biodegradable Plastics

    • Last Update: 2022-08-25
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    Biodegradable materials PLA and PBS, due to their poor ester group stability, are easily degraded under damp heat and shear conditions to generate more -COOH and -OH, and high concentration of end groups can further promote the degradation, as follows for PLA and PBS chemical molecular formula


    PLA

    PBS

    In order to efficiently cap the polyester end group, prevent further degradation caused by the active end group, and at the same time increase the molecular chain, it is necessary to add a chain extender.


    In summary, the role of chain extenders is as follows:

    In summary, the role of chain extenders is as follows:

    ●Increase the molecular weight, increase the melt strength and viscosity, improve the mechanical properties of the material, and improve the processing stability and mechanical properties of the returned material

    Improve the compatibility between different polycondensate materials

    Improved stability to hydrolysis

    Improve the processing stability of re-granulated and reused materials

    Improve melt strength and increase the productivity of film blowing

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