2023 article
Aquatic Biodegradation of Poly(beta-Hydroxybutyrate) and Polypropylene Blends with Compatibilizer and the Generation of Micro- and Nano-Plastics on Biodegradation
Kwon, S., Zambrano, M. C. C., Pawlak, J. J. J., Ford, E., & Venditti, R. A. A. (2023, April 3). JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
author keywords: Compatibilizer; Polymer blend fiber; Phase-separation; Miscibility; Biodegradation; Microfiber
TL;DR:
The result suggests that even though increased miscibility can improve mechanical performance, it can decrease the biodegradation of biodegradable Poly(β-hydroxybutyrate) polymer in non-biodesgradable/biodegradables polymer blends.
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Added: May 1, 2023