PREPARATION OF CHITOSAN PCL/PLA NANOCOMPOSITE BLENDED WITH BENTONITE FROM ACEH, INDONESIA | Zendy

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PREPARATION OF CHITOSAN PCL/PLA NANOCOMPOSITE BLENDED WITH BENTONITE FROM ACEH, INDONESIA

Author(s) -

Ridwan Ridwan,

Basuki Wirjosentono,

Tamrin Tamrin,

Teuku Rihayat

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

rasayan journal of chemistry

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.281

H-Index - 22

eISSN - 0976-0083

pISSN - 0974-1496

DOI - 10.31788/rjc.2019.1245282

Subject(s) - chitosan , nanocomposite , bentonite , materials science , chemical engineering , pulp and paper industry , composite material , engineering

Polycaprolactone (PCL) and PolyLactic Acid (PLA) are categorized as an extensive polymer for its mechanical properties, biodegradability and a large range of miscibility. In this research, Polycaprolactone (PCL) and Poly Acid Lactic were determined as a matrix for its biodegradability properties. In particular, an observation regarding bentonite addition effects is reported. Moreover, bentonite was found to significantly influence the nanocomposite mass-loss properties, as a result of physical interactions among polymer chains and clays. On the other hand, a melt drawing process of composite could lead to a limited effect on the degradation properties of samples. Based on tensile strength analysis results, it was found that bentonite could increase the flexibility of PCL/PLA blends. Moreover, Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) result indicated that bentonite could enhance thermal stability of blended samples. In conclusion, the addition of bentonite as filler has great contribution to enhance the mechanical properties.

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