Biochar Reinforced Polyvinyl Alcohol /Corn Starch Biocomposites
Abstract
The utilization of biochar in polymer composites can be considered as a sustainable approach that provide valorization of a waste to a value-added material and at the same time diminish biowaste in a smart way. This study is focused on the evaluation of biochar as a filler in polyvinyl alcohol /corn starch composites. The composites were prepared via solution mixing and casting method using citric acid as a plasticizer and glutaraldehyde as a cross-linker. Distribution of biochar in the PVA/starch matrix was evaluated by optical microscopy. The structural features of composites were characterized using FTIR spectroscopy. Effects of biochar loading ratio (0-12 wt%) on the thermal stability of the PVA/starch blends were determined by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analyses. The decomposition temperatures of the PVA/starch/biochar composites decreased in comparison to PVA/starch composites.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Engineering
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
April 20, 2020
Submission Date
May 21, 2019
Acceptance Date
December 23, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 24 Number: 1
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