Polybutylene succinate (PBS)/natural fiber green composites: melt blending processes and tensile properties

An increase in the environmental consciousness at present has enhanced the awareness of researchers in utilizing biodegradable materials for the production of environmentally friendly products. Currently, biodegradable polymers, for example, polylactic acid, polybutylene succinate, polycaprolactone,...

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Main Authors: Shamsuri, Ahmad Adlie, Abdan, Khalina, Jamil, Siti Nurul Ain Md.
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Published: Walter de Gruyter GmbH 2022
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/102796/
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Abdan, Khalina
Jamil, Siti Nurul Ain Md.
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Jamil, Siti Nurul Ain Md.
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description An increase in the environmental consciousness at present has enhanced the awareness of researchers in utilizing biodegradable materials for the production of environmentally friendly products. Currently, biodegradable polymers, for example, polylactic acid, polybutylene succinate, polycaprolactone, etc., can be utilized as matrices to produce green composites. Meanwhile, natural fibers have been used as fillers for green composites as they are biodegradable and renewable. In this brief review, the physicochemical properties of selected biodegradable polymer, specifically polybutylene succinate, are demonstrated. Moreover, examples of natural fibers that are usually used to produce green composites are also shown. Additionally, practical methods employed for the preparation of green composites were exposed. The tensile properties of green composites, such as the tensile strength, tensile modulus, and elongation at break at different loadings of natural fibers, are also briefly reviewed. The information obtained in this review provides detailed differences in the preparation methods of green composites. In addition, this brief review supplies a clearer comprehension of the tensile properties of green composites for the usage of semistructural and packaging applications. © The Author(s) 2023. All rights reserved.
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spelling upm-1027962025-07-10T04:11:11Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/102796/ Polybutylene succinate (PBS)/natural fiber green composites: melt blending processes and tensile properties Shamsuri, Ahmad Adlie Abdan, Khalina Jamil, Siti Nurul Ain Md. An increase in the environmental consciousness at present has enhanced the awareness of researchers in utilizing biodegradable materials for the production of environmentally friendly products. Currently, biodegradable polymers, for example, polylactic acid, polybutylene succinate, polycaprolactone, etc., can be utilized as matrices to produce green composites. Meanwhile, natural fibers have been used as fillers for green composites as they are biodegradable and renewable. In this brief review, the physicochemical properties of selected biodegradable polymer, specifically polybutylene succinate, are demonstrated. Moreover, examples of natural fibers that are usually used to produce green composites are also shown. Additionally, practical methods employed for the preparation of green composites were exposed. The tensile properties of green composites, such as the tensile strength, tensile modulus, and elongation at break at different loadings of natural fibers, are also briefly reviewed. The information obtained in this review provides detailed differences in the preparation methods of green composites. In addition, this brief review supplies a clearer comprehension of the tensile properties of green composites for the usage of semistructural and packaging applications. © The Author(s) 2023. All rights reserved. Walter de Gruyter GmbH 2022 Article PeerReviewed Shamsuri, Ahmad Adlie and Abdan, Khalina and Jamil, Siti Nurul Ain Md. (2022) Polybutylene succinate (PBS)/natural fiber green composites: melt blending processes and tensile properties. Physical Sciences Reviews, 8 (12). pp. 5121-5133. ISSN 2365-659X; eISSN: 2365-659X https://www.degruyterbrill.com:443/document/doi/10.1515/psr-2022-0072/html 10.1515/psr-2022-0072
spellingShingle Shamsuri, Ahmad Adlie
Abdan, Khalina
Jamil, Siti Nurul Ain Md.
Polybutylene succinate (PBS)/natural fiber green composites: melt blending processes and tensile properties
title Polybutylene succinate (PBS)/natural fiber green composites: melt blending processes and tensile properties
title_full Polybutylene succinate (PBS)/natural fiber green composites: melt blending processes and tensile properties
title_fullStr Polybutylene succinate (PBS)/natural fiber green composites: melt blending processes and tensile properties
title_full_unstemmed Polybutylene succinate (PBS)/natural fiber green composites: melt blending processes and tensile properties
title_short Polybutylene succinate (PBS)/natural fiber green composites: melt blending processes and tensile properties
title_sort polybutylene succinate (pbs)/natural fiber green composites: melt blending processes and tensile properties
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/102796/
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/102796/