Antibacterial activity, thermal behavior, mechanical properties and biodegradability of silver zeolite/poly(butylene succinate) composite films

This work was focused on the effects of filler concentration on the antibacterial activity and biodegradable behavior of poly (butylene succinate) (PBS) composite films containing silver exchanged zeolite ZSM-5 (SZSM-5). The composite films were prepared by chill roll cast film extrusion, by varying the silver zeolite content from 0.5 to 4 %wt. The silver content in zeolite was examined by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The morphology and crystal structure of silver zeolite were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique, respectively. The incorporation of silver did not influence the zeolite morphology and its crystal structure. The antibacterial action of composite films was investigated against gram-negative Escherichia coli and gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus. The results revealed that the PBS composite films containing SZSM-5 showed 99.9% of bacterial reduction. The optimal SZSM-5 content in PBS composite films was 0.5%wt because it was the lowest concentration that showed high efficiency of antibacterial behavior. In case of biodegradable ability, PBS composite films incorporated with 0.5%wt of SZSM-5 exhibited the degradation after three-month of soil burial test, although they exhibited slower rate than neat PBS films. The SEM micrographs of the films after soil burial test displayed the cavity on film surface, indicating the biodegradable properties of the films. PBS composite films incorporated with 0.5%wt of SZSM-5 showed the potential to be used as the food packaging.

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Thermal behavior, dynamic mechanical properties and rheological properties of poly(butylene succinate) composites filled with nanometer calcium carbonate

Polymer Testing ◽

10.1016/j.polymertesting.2015.01.015 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 42 ◽

pp. 160-167 ◽

Cited By ~ 50

Author(s):

Rong-yuan Chen ◽

Wei Zou ◽

Hai-chen Zhang ◽

Gui-zhen Zhang ◽

Zhi-tao Yang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Calcium Carbonate ◽

Thermal Behavior ◽

Rheological Properties ◽

Dynamic Mechanical Properties ◽

Butylene Succinate ◽

Dynamic Mechanical

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Cornstarch/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Biocomposite Blend Films: Mechanical Properties, Thermal Behavior, Fire Retardancy, and Antibacterial Activity

International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization ◽

10.1080/1023666x.2015.1018491 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 20 (4) ◽

pp. 357-366 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Amar Singh Singha ◽

Bhanu Priya ◽

Deepak Pathania

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Thermal Behavior ◽

Vinyl Alcohol ◽

Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽

Fire Retardancy ◽

Blend Films

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Migration, physical and antibacterial properties of silver zeolite/poly(butylene succinate) composite films for food packaging applications

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites ◽

10.1177/0731684419893440 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 39 (3-4) ◽

pp. 95-110 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nissapa Wattanawong ◽

Kanchana Chatchaipaiboon ◽

Natchanan Sreekirin ◽

Duangdao Aht-Ong

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Food Packaging ◽

Composite Films ◽

Zeolite A ◽

Color Analysis ◽

Butylene Succinate ◽

X Ray ◽

Scanning Electron

Bacterial growth on food is a main factor in the reduction of food quality, leading to short-term food shelf life. Development of antibacterial packaging can inhibit the bacterial growth and extend food shelf life. Silver loaded zeolite was used as the antibacterial agent in this work. Three zeolites (different Si/Al ratio) such as zeolite A, zeolite Y, and zeolite Socony Mobil-5 (ZSM-5) incorporating with the same silver content were prepared. The characterization was carried out by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption, and color analysis. Antibacterial activity of the three silver zeolites was tested against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Silver loaded zeolite ZSM-5 showed better bacterial inhibition than silver incorporated zeolite A and Y. For composite film preparation, silver loaded zeolite ZSM-5/poly(butylene succinate) composite films were prepared by varying silver loaded zeolite ZSM-5 concentrations and characterized by different techniques (mechanical test, scanning electron microscopy, and color analysis). Poly(butylene succinate) composite films filled with silver loaded zeolite ZSM-5 showed 99.9% of bacterial reduction within 24 h, indicating the effective antibacterial activity. From the silver migration results, the silver release from poly(butylene succinate) films was less than the limitation of European Food Safety Authority regulation, indicating the safety for food packaging applications.

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Mechanical Properties and Thermal Behavior of TPS/PBS Blends with Maleated PBS as a Compatibilizer

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.1119.306 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 1119 ◽

pp. 306-309 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Qun Jie Yin ◽

Fang Ping Chen ◽

He Zhang ◽

Chang Sheng Liu

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Thermal Behavior ◽

Polymer Blend ◽

Biodegradable Polymer ◽

Thermoplastic Starch ◽

Extrusion Process ◽

Butylene Succinate ◽

Elongation At Break

Thermoplastic starch/poly (butylene succinate),an entirely biodegradable polymer blend was prepared using a two-step extrusion process. The mechanical properties and thermal behavior of TPS/PBS blends were investigated. The results demonstrated that the strength and elongation at break of TPS/PBS blends were greatly improved with the addition of rPBS in PBS blends due to its contribution in the improvement of interfacial compatibilizing and miscibility.

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Mechanical Property Improvement of Poly(Butylene Succinate) by Reinforcing with Modified Fumed Silica

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.1025-1026.215 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 1025-1026 ◽

pp. 215-220 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sasirada Weerasunthorn ◽

Pranut Potiyaraj

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Tensile Strength ◽

Impact Strength ◽

Flexural Strength ◽

Fumed Silica ◽

Tensile Modulus ◽

Silica Particles ◽

Melt Mixing ◽

Butylene Succinate ◽

Ir Spectrophotometry

Fumed silica particles (SiO2) were directly added into poly (butylene succinate) (PBS) by melt mixing process. The effects of amount of fumed silica particles on mechanical properties of PBS/fumed silica composites, those are tensile strength, tensile modulus, impact strength as well as flexural strength, were investigated. It was found that the mechanical properties decreased with increasing fumed silica loading (0-3 wt%). In order to increase polymer-filler interaction, fumed silica was treated with 3-glycidyloxypropyl trimethoxysilane (GPMS), and its structure was analyzed by FT-IR spectrophotometry. The PBS/modified was found to possess better tensile strength, tensile modulus, impact strength and flexural strength that those of PBS/fumed silica composites.

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Morphology, Conductivity, and Mechanical Properties of Electropolymerized Polypyrrole/Silver-Coated Granular Microsphere Composite Films

Brazilian Journal of Physics ◽

10.1007/s13538-021-00873-z ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Al Otayde Advincula ◽

Joel Tiu Maquiling

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Composite Films

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Thermal, Physical and Mechanical Properties of Poly(Butylene Succinate)/Kenaf Core Fibers Composites Reinforced with Esterified Lignin

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym13142359 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (14) ◽

pp. 2359

Author(s):

Harmaen Ahmad Saffian ◽

Masayuki Yamaguchi ◽

Hidayah Ariffin ◽

Khalina Abdan ◽

Nur Kartinee Kassim ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Tensile Strength ◽

Loss Modulus ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽

Weight Percent Gain ◽

Weight Percent ◽

Esterification Reaction ◽

Butylene Succinate ◽

Kenaf Core ◽

Modified Lignin

In this study, Kraft lignin was esterified with phthalic anhydride and was served as reinforcing filler for poly(butylene succinate) (PBS). Composites with different ratios of PBS, lignin (L), modified lignin (ML) and kenaf core fibers (KCF) were fabricated using a compounding method. The fabricated PBS composites and its counterparts were tested for thermal, physical and mechanical properties. Weight percent gain of 4.5% after lignin modification and the FTIR spectra has confirmed the occurrence of an esterification reaction. Better thermo-mechanical properties were observed in the PBS composites reinforced with modified lignin and KCF, as higher storage modulus and loss modulus were recorded using dynamic mechanical analysis. The density of the composites fabricated ranged from 1.26 to 1.43 g/cm3. Water absorption of the composites with the addition of modified lignin is higher than that of composites with unmodified lignin. Pure PBS exhibited the highest tensile strength of 18.62 MPa. Incorporation of lignin and KCF into PBS resulted in different extents of reduction in tensile strength (15.78 to 18.60 MPa). However, PBS composite reinforced with modified lignin exhibited better tensile and flexural strength compared to its unmodified lignin counterpart. PBS composite reinforced with 30 wt% ML and 20 wt% KCF had the highest Izod impact, as fibers could diverge the cracking propagation of the matrix. The thermal conductivity value of the composites ranged from 0.0903 to 0.0983 W/mK, showing great potential as a heat insulator.

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