Environment-friendly Fully Biodegradable Jute-Poly(vinyl Alcohol) Modified Soy Composite Development as Plastic Substitute

ABSTRACT

The aim of this investigation was to develop composites with high mechanical strength and complete biodegradation property. Mild alkali-treated jute and poly(vinyl alcohol)-modified nanoclay-based soy resins were used to develop jute-modified soy composites. The tensile strength of composite was enhanced up to 75% and impact strength by 30% as compared to that of normal jute–soy composite. Biodegradation study was carried out by soil burial condition. These composites can be used in different sector as replacement of nonbiodegradable plastic.

摘要

本研究的目的是开发具有高机械强度和完全生物降解性能的复合材料. 利用经碱处理的黄麻和聚乙烯醇改性的纳米粘土制备黄麻改性大豆复合材料. 与普通黄麻-大豆复合材料相比，复合材料的拉伸强度提高了75%，冲击强度提高了30%. 采用土壤埋藏条件进行生物降解研究. 这些复合材料可在不同领域作为不可降解塑料的替代品.

KEYWORDS:

• Jute
• soy resin
• bio-composites
• biodegradation
• nanoclay
• nanobiocomposite

关键词:

• 黄麻
• 大豆树脂
• 生物复合材料
• 生物降解
• 纳米黏土
• 纳米生物复合材料

Acknowledgments

We acknowledge the support provided by the UGC, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar and IIT Kharagpur for this work.

Declaration of interest statement

This manuscript has not been published anywhere and it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere.