Structural, Morphological and Thermal Properties of Kenaf Microcrystalline Cellulose/Poly (Butylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate) Films for Packaging Applications
The aim of this work is to use microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), obtained from kenaf fibers by using eutectic green solvents, to build compostable packaging films by adding them to Poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT). In this study, microcrystalline cellulose was incorporated into PBAT c...
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| description | The aim of this work is to use microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), obtained from kenaf fibers by using eutectic green solvents, to build compostable packaging films by adding them to Poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT). In this study, microcrystalline cellulose was incorporated into PBAT composites through melt-mixing, followed by hot pressing at 130°C. PBAT and MCC were produced in various formulations (0.5, 1, 1.5 wt%) to enhance and sustain inherent characteristics of films. The structural, morphological, thermal, and tensile properties of PBAT and microcrystalline cellulose film were examined using X-ray Diffraction, Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Thermal analysis, and Universal Testing Machine. The uniform dispersion of MCC within the PBAT matrix significantly contributes to improved thermal stability, as evidenced by delayed degradation, and enhanced heat resistance. SEM makes it evident that addition of MCC to PBAT influences the surface morphology, with an optimal range promoting mechanical adherence through roughness. However, excessive MCC content leads to imperfections such as cavities, potentially compromising material performance. The inclusion of MCC content enormously raised the tensile modulus of the PBAT/MCC film, increasing its stiffness while tensile strength decreased on addition of MCC in PBAT/MCC formulations. Cellulose film could potentially be used as a biodegradable film in food packaging applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2ae5b6cd1dfe4a2ea292f7bf9a6c0dcb2025-01-29T06:35:15ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Natural Fibers1544-04781544-046X2025-12-0122110.1080/15440478.2025.2455978Structural, Morphological and Thermal Properties of Kenaf Microcrystalline Cellulose/Poly (Butylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate) Films for Packaging ApplicationsAatikah Meraj0Ahmad Safwan Ismail1Mohammad Jawaid2Laboratory of Bio-polymer and its Derivatives, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP) Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, MalaysiaLaboratory of Bio composite Technology, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP) Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, MalaysiaDepartment of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al Ain, United Arab EmiratesThe aim of this work is to use microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), obtained from kenaf fibers by using eutectic green solvents, to build compostable packaging films by adding them to Poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT). In this study, microcrystalline cellulose was incorporated into PBAT composites through melt-mixing, followed by hot pressing at 130°C. PBAT and MCC were produced in various formulations (0.5, 1, 1.5 wt%) to enhance and sustain inherent characteristics of films. The structural, morphological, thermal, and tensile properties of PBAT and microcrystalline cellulose film were examined using X-ray Diffraction, Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Thermal analysis, and Universal Testing Machine. The uniform dispersion of MCC within the PBAT matrix significantly contributes to improved thermal stability, as evidenced by delayed degradation, and enhanced heat resistance. SEM makes it evident that addition of MCC to PBAT influences the surface morphology, with an optimal range promoting mechanical adherence through roughness. However, excessive MCC content leads to imperfections such as cavities, potentially compromising material performance. The inclusion of MCC content enormously raised the tensile modulus of the PBAT/MCC film, increasing its stiffness while tensile strength decreased on addition of MCC in PBAT/MCC formulations. Cellulose film could potentially be used as a biodegradable film in food packaging applications.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2455978Microcrystalline cellulosebiodegradabletensile propertiesPackagingpoly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)微晶纤维素 |
| spellingShingle | Aatikah Meraj Ahmad Safwan Ismail Mohammad Jawaid Structural, Morphological and Thermal Properties of Kenaf Microcrystalline Cellulose/Poly (Butylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate) Films for Packaging Applications Journal of Natural Fibers Microcrystalline cellulose biodegradable tensile properties Packaging poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) 微晶纤维素 |
| title | Structural, Morphological and Thermal Properties of Kenaf Microcrystalline Cellulose/Poly (Butylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate) Films for Packaging Applications |
| title_full | Structural, Morphological and Thermal Properties of Kenaf Microcrystalline Cellulose/Poly (Butylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate) Films for Packaging Applications |
| title_fullStr | Structural, Morphological and Thermal Properties of Kenaf Microcrystalline Cellulose/Poly (Butylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate) Films for Packaging Applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Structural, Morphological and Thermal Properties of Kenaf Microcrystalline Cellulose/Poly (Butylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate) Films for Packaging Applications |
| title_short | Structural, Morphological and Thermal Properties of Kenaf Microcrystalline Cellulose/Poly (Butylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate) Films for Packaging Applications |
| title_sort | structural morphological and thermal properties of kenaf microcrystalline cellulose poly butylene adipate co terephthalate films for packaging applications |
| topic | Microcrystalline cellulose biodegradable tensile properties Packaging poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) 微晶纤维素 |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2455978 |
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