Processing and Properties of MDF Fibre-Reinforced Biopolyesters with Chain Extender Additives
Biopolyesters are a way to improve natural fibre composite sustainability. This study explores, for the first time, the potential of using medium density fibreboard (MDF) fibres to reinforce four biobased and biodegradable polyester matrices to create a fully “green composite.” Added at 30 wt %, MDF...
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| description | Biopolyesters are a way to improve natural fibre composite sustainability. This study explores, for the first time, the potential of using medium density fibreboard (MDF) fibres to reinforce four biobased and biodegradable polyester matrices to create a fully “green composite.” Added at 30 wt %, MDF fibres did not improve the strength of the injection moulded NFCs and this deficiency was investigated by measuring fibre length, viscosity, and molecular weight of the matrices. Compared to other lignocellulosic fibres, the use of MDF fibres led to a molecular weight reduction of biopolyesters during processing. This effect was particularly striking for PLA. The addition of a chain extender enhanced the molecular weight of PLA and improved its processability. The tensile strength increase was correlated to a reduction of fibre pull-out, enabling the MDF fibre to fulfil its expected reinforcement role within the biopolyester composite. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-35d5087840274f46aae5c0c9beb561ff2025-02-03T01:02:57ZengWileyInternational Journal of Polymer Science1687-94221687-94302018-01-01201810.1155/2018/96017539601753Processing and Properties of MDF Fibre-Reinforced Biopolyesters with Chain Extender AdditivesArmin Thumm0Damien Even1Pierre-Yves Gini2Mathias Sorieul3Scion, Private Bag 3020, Rotorua 3046, New ZealandCabot Performance Materials, 78 Rue Prévochamps, Pepinster B–4860, BelgiumSafran Nacelles, Route du Pont 8, 76700 Gonfreville l’Orcher, FranceScion, Private Bag 3020, Rotorua 3046, New ZealandBiopolyesters are a way to improve natural fibre composite sustainability. This study explores, for the first time, the potential of using medium density fibreboard (MDF) fibres to reinforce four biobased and biodegradable polyester matrices to create a fully “green composite.” Added at 30 wt %, MDF fibres did not improve the strength of the injection moulded NFCs and this deficiency was investigated by measuring fibre length, viscosity, and molecular weight of the matrices. Compared to other lignocellulosic fibres, the use of MDF fibres led to a molecular weight reduction of biopolyesters during processing. This effect was particularly striking for PLA. The addition of a chain extender enhanced the molecular weight of PLA and improved its processability. The tensile strength increase was correlated to a reduction of fibre pull-out, enabling the MDF fibre to fulfil its expected reinforcement role within the biopolyester composite.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9601753 |
| spellingShingle | Armin Thumm Damien Even Pierre-Yves Gini Mathias Sorieul Processing and Properties of MDF Fibre-Reinforced Biopolyesters with Chain Extender Additives International Journal of Polymer Science |
| title | Processing and Properties of MDF Fibre-Reinforced Biopolyesters with Chain Extender Additives |
| title_full | Processing and Properties of MDF Fibre-Reinforced Biopolyesters with Chain Extender Additives |
| title_fullStr | Processing and Properties of MDF Fibre-Reinforced Biopolyesters with Chain Extender Additives |
| title_full_unstemmed | Processing and Properties of MDF Fibre-Reinforced Biopolyesters with Chain Extender Additives |
| title_short | Processing and Properties of MDF Fibre-Reinforced Biopolyesters with Chain Extender Additives |
| title_sort | processing and properties of mdf fibre reinforced biopolyesters with chain extender additives |
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