Compatibilization strategies and analysis of morphological features of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT)/poly(lactic acid) PLA blends: A state-of-art review

• Published in: European polymer journal Vol. 173; p. 111304
• Main Authors: Aversa, C., Barletta, M., Cappiello, G., Gisario, A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 15.06.2022; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Biodegradability; Biodegradable materials; Bioplastics; Biopolymers; Compatibilization; Design criteria; Environmental impact; Impact resistance; Industrial applications; Melt blending; Plastics; Poly(Butylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate) (PBAT); Polybutylenes; Polycaprolactone; Polylactic acid; Polymer blends; Renewable resources; State-of-the-art reviews; Stiffness; Sustainability; Poly(Butylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate) (PBAT); Melt blending; Bioplastics; Compatibilization; Sustainability

[Display omitted] •PBAT is of great interest among bioplastics potentially obtainable from renewable resources.•PBAT occupies 19.2% of the bioplastics market share, competing with PLA (18.9% market share)•PBAT is blended with PLA, a rigid bio-based polymer, to design multi-functional biodegradable p...