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PBAT/PLA copolymer properties improved with end-of-life polyester, viscose, cotton, and silk fibers
Luleå University of Technology, Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, Material Science. (Wallenberg Wood Science Center (WWSC)).ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9239-7652
Luleå University of Technology, Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, Material Science.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6247-5963
Luleå University of Technology, Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, Material Science. (Wallenberg Wood Science Center (WWSC)); Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (MIE), University of Toronto, ON, M5S 3G8, Toronto, Canada.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4762-2854
2025 (English)In: Cleaner Engineering and Technology, ISSN 2666-7908, Vol. 26, article id 100935Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Bioflex is a biodegradable polymer blend combining poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) and bio-based poly(lactic acid) (PLA), offering properties comparable to polyethylene. However, challenges like limited processability and low mechanical properties restrict its use to agricultural films. In this study, fibers from end-of-life textiles (polyester, viscose, cotton, and silk) are used to address these limitations, demonstrating a resource-efficient approach to reducing landfill deposits. Adding fibers to the polymer blend (30 wt%) visibly improves the melt strength. The end-of-life fibers affect the mechanical properties in different ways: polyester fibers almost double the tensile strength, viscose fibers triples flexural strength, and silk fibers lead to the highest compressive strength. The retained colors of the fibers further contribute to vibrant composites, making them ideal for cosmetics packaging, household goods, fashion accessories, and toys. Additionally, the composting test revealed varied disintegration behaviors. Cotton and silk began disintegrating first, viscose followed, while polyester showed no disintegration, extending the composite's durability in use. This study highlights the potential of end-of-life textiles as an excellent reinforcement for Bioflex copolymer blends, promoting efficient resource use, reducing environmental waste, and unlocking new application areas for biodegradable polymers.

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Elsevier, 2025. Vol. 26, article id 100935
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Biodegradable polymer, Recycling, Textile waste, End-of-life fibers, Resource-efficient, Composites
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Polymer Chemistry Polymer Technologies
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Wood and Bionanocomposites
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URN: urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-112093DOI: 10.1016/j.clet.2025.100935OAI: oai:DiVA.org:ltu-112093DiVA, id: diva2:1946843
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Bio4Energy
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Validerad;2025;Nivå 1;2025-03-24 (u2);

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