A Comparative Study on the Morphology, Structure, and Thermal Behavior of Polybutylene Succinate and Polycaprolactone Biopolymer Blends with Eucomis autumnalis Cellulose.
Saved in:
| Title: | A Comparative Study on the Morphology, Structure, and Thermal Behavior of Polybutylene Succinate and Polycaprolactone Biopolymer Blends with Eucomis autumnalis Cellulose. |
|---|---|
| Authors: | Kumalo, Fisokuhle Innocentia1,2 (AUTHOR), Malimabe, Moipone Alice1,2 (AUTHOR), Mosoabisane, Mafereka Francis Tyson3 (AUTHOR), Gumede, Thandi Patricia1,2 (AUTHOR) tgumede@cut.ac.za |
| Source: | Materials (1996-1944). Mar2026, Vol. 19 Issue 5, p1018. 24p. |
| Subjects: | Polycaprolactone, Cellulose, Biodegradable plastics, Polymer blends, Biodegradable materials, Thermal analysis, Morphology, Crystallinity |
| Abstract: | Development of biodegradable polymer composites provides a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. This study systematically investigates the effect of Eucomis autumnalis (EA) cellulose on the morphological, structural, and thermal behavior of polybutylene succinate (PBS) and polycaprolactone (PCL) blends. EA cellulose was extracted via delignification and hemicellulose removal, yielding 38% cellulose from the leaf biomass. A series of PBS/PCL/EA cellulose composites were prepared using a solution-casting method. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed retention of characteristic functional groups, with spectra dominated by PCL features, indicating the absence of new chemical bond formation between EA cellulose and the polymer matrix. X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) revealed that EA cellulose acted as a nucleating agent, enhancing the crystallinity, especially in PCL, while slightly affecting PBS crystallization. A scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis demonstrated preferential localization of EA cellulose within the PBS phase, contributing to improved phase dispersion and interfacial interaction at the morphological level. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) showed enhanced crystallization behavior of PCL at higher EA cellulose loading (5 wt.%), with minimal influence on PBS thermal transitions. A thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) indicated that the thermal stability depends on the polymer composition and cellulose content, with higher PCL fractions contributing to an improved stability. This study provides insight into the structure–property relationships governing PBS/PCL/EA cellulose systems and highlights the potential of EA cellulose as a bio-based additive for tailoring morphological and thermal characteristics of biodegradable polymer blends. A mechanical performance evaluation is recommended for future studies to correlate structural modifications with macroscopic properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Copyright of Materials (1996-1944) is the property of MDPI and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) | |
| Database: | Engineering Source |
|
Full text is not displayed to guests.
Login for full access.
|
|
| FullText | Links: – Type: pdflink Text: Availability: 1 |
|---|---|
| Header | DbId: egs DbLabel: Engineering Source An: 192640290 AccessLevel: 6 PubType: Academic Journal PubTypeId: academicJournal PreciseRelevancyScore: 0 |
| IllustrationInfo | |
| Items | – Name: Title Label: Title Group: Ti Data: A Comparative Study on the Morphology, Structure, and Thermal Behavior of Polybutylene Succinate and Polycaprolactone Biopolymer Blends with Eucomis autumnalis Cellulose. – Name: Author Label: Authors Group: Au Data: <searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Kumalo%2C+Fisokuhle+Innocentia%22">Kumalo, Fisokuhle Innocentia</searchLink><relatesTo>1,2</relatesTo> (AUTHOR)<br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Malimabe%2C+Moipone+Alice%22">Malimabe, Moipone Alice</searchLink><relatesTo>1,2</relatesTo> (AUTHOR)<br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Mosoabisane%2C+Mafereka+Francis+Tyson%22">Mosoabisane, Mafereka Francis Tyson</searchLink><relatesTo>3</relatesTo> (AUTHOR)<br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Gumede%2C+Thandi+Patricia%22">Gumede, Thandi Patricia</searchLink><relatesTo>1,2</relatesTo> (AUTHOR)<i> tgumede@cut.ac.za</i> – Name: TitleSource Label: Source Group: Src Data: <searchLink fieldCode="JN" term="%22Materials+%281996-1944%29%22">Materials (1996-1944)</searchLink>. Mar2026, Vol. 19 Issue 5, p1018. 24p. – Name: Subject Label: Subjects Group: Su Data: <searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Polycaprolactone%22">Polycaprolactone</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Cellulose%22">Cellulose</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Biodegradable+plastics%22">Biodegradable plastics</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Polymer+blends%22">Polymer blends</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Biodegradable+materials%22">Biodegradable materials</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Thermal+analysis%22">Thermal analysis</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Morphology%22">Morphology</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Crystallinity%22">Crystallinity</searchLink> – Name: Abstract Label: Abstract Group: Ab Data: Development of biodegradable polymer composites provides a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. This study systematically investigates the effect of Eucomis autumnalis (EA) cellulose on the morphological, structural, and thermal behavior of polybutylene succinate (PBS) and polycaprolactone (PCL) blends. EA cellulose was extracted via delignification and hemicellulose removal, yielding 38% cellulose from the leaf biomass. A series of PBS/PCL/EA cellulose composites were prepared using a solution-casting method. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed retention of characteristic functional groups, with spectra dominated by PCL features, indicating the absence of new chemical bond formation between EA cellulose and the polymer matrix. X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) revealed that EA cellulose acted as a nucleating agent, enhancing the crystallinity, especially in PCL, while slightly affecting PBS crystallization. A scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis demonstrated preferential localization of EA cellulose within the PBS phase, contributing to improved phase dispersion and interfacial interaction at the morphological level. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) showed enhanced crystallization behavior of PCL at higher EA cellulose loading (5 wt.%), with minimal influence on PBS thermal transitions. A thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) indicated that the thermal stability depends on the polymer composition and cellulose content, with higher PCL fractions contributing to an improved stability. This study provides insight into the structure–property relationships governing PBS/PCL/EA cellulose systems and highlights the potential of EA cellulose as a bio-based additive for tailoring morphological and thermal characteristics of biodegradable polymer blends. A mechanical performance evaluation is recommended for future studies to correlate structural modifications with macroscopic properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] – Name: AbstractSuppliedCopyright Label: Group: Ab Data: <i>Copyright of Materials (1996-1944) is the property of MDPI and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract.</i> (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) |
| PLink | https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=egs&AN=192640290 |
| RecordInfo | BibRecord: BibEntity: Identifiers: – Type: doi Value: 10.3390/ma19051018 Languages: – Code: eng Text: English PhysicalDescription: Pagination: PageCount: 24 StartPage: 1018 Subjects: – SubjectFull: Polycaprolactone Type: general – SubjectFull: Cellulose Type: general – SubjectFull: Biodegradable plastics Type: general – SubjectFull: Polymer blends Type: general – SubjectFull: Biodegradable materials Type: general – SubjectFull: Thermal analysis Type: general – SubjectFull: Morphology Type: general – SubjectFull: Crystallinity Type: general Titles: – TitleFull: A Comparative Study on the Morphology, Structure, and Thermal Behavior of Polybutylene Succinate and Polycaprolactone Biopolymer Blends with Eucomis autumnalis Cellulose. Type: main BibRelationships: HasContributorRelationships: – PersonEntity: Name: NameFull: Kumalo, Fisokuhle Innocentia – PersonEntity: Name: NameFull: Malimabe, Moipone Alice – PersonEntity: Name: NameFull: Mosoabisane, Mafereka Francis Tyson – PersonEntity: Name: NameFull: Gumede, Thandi Patricia IsPartOfRelationships: – BibEntity: Dates: – D: 01 M: 03 Text: Mar2026 Type: published Y: 2026 Identifiers: – Type: issn-print Value: 19961944 Numbering: – Type: volume Value: 19 – Type: issue Value: 5 Titles: – TitleFull: Materials (1996-1944) Type: main |
| ResultId | 1 |
