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Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) Coatings on Kraft Paper

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Structural, thermomechanical and mechanical characteristics of Kraft paper coated with poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) P(3HB-co-4HB) have been been investigated using solvent and melt coating methods. Environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM) was used to study the surface and cross-sectional uniformity of the coatings. Wide angle X ray diffraction (WAXD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were utilized to evaluate the change in crystallinity of the biopolymer. Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and impact testing were used to investigate the mechanical properties of the coatings. The coatings were effective in increasing the moduli of the Kraft paper as indicated by DMA. Impact results conducted at room temperature showed that the melt coated samples had a higher total energy absorption capability indicating superior adhesion to the solvent coated samples.

Keywords: COATINGS; KRAFT PAPER; PACKAGING; POLY(3-HYDROXYBUTYRATE-CO-4-HYDROXYBUTYRATE)

Document Type: Research Article

Publication date: 01 December 2009

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  • The goal of the creation of a biobased economy is challenging to agriculture, forestry, academia, government and industry. The extractable resources of the Earth are finite, regardless of the quibble over when they will be depleted. The economic, political and social demands for biobased chemicals, materials and energy are expected to radically transform the materials industries, particularly the plastics industry as well as the biofuel industry. These changes will be based on the principles of sustainability, eco-efficiency, industrial ecology, and green chemistry and engineering. In keeping with the growth of knowledge in this field, there is a strong need for a forum to share original research related to biobased materials and bioenergy. The Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy (JBMB) has been created as an international peer-reviewed periodical to fulfill the need for communication in these research areas. This journal will encompass related research activities in all fields of science, engineering and the life sciences.
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