Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Eva Blended with Biodegradable Ethyl Cellulose

Girija, BG and Sailaja, RRN and Biswas, S and Deepthi, MV (2010) Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Eva Blended with Biodegradable Ethyl Cellulose. In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 116 (2). pp. 1044-1056.

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Abstract

In this study, biodegradable blend of Poly (Ethylene-co-Vinyl Acetate) (EVA) and Ethyl Cellulose (EC) were prepared. Ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer was used as an interfacial compatibilizer to enhance adhesion between EVA and EC. The melt blended compatibilized biocomposites were examined for mechanical and thermal properties as per the ASTM standards. It has been found that the EC has a reinforcing effect on EVA leading to enhanced tensile strength and also impart biodegradability. Thus, a high loading of 50% EC could be added without compromising Much on the mechanical properties. Analysis of the tensile data using predictive theories showed an enhanced interaction of the dispersed phase (EC) and the matrix (EVA). The compatibilizing effects of EVOH on these blends were confirmed by the significant improvement in the mechanical properties comparable with neat EVA as also observed by SEM microscopy. The TGA thermograms exhibits two-stage degradation and as EC content increases, the onset temperature for thermal degradation reduces. (C) 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 116: 1044-1056, 2010

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Journal of Applied Polymer Science
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to John Wiley and Sons.
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Chemical Engineering
Date Deposited:	15 Jul 2010 09:20
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2010 06:10
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/28947

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