Acid and Alkali Resistance of Polylactic Acid Incorporated Polyfurfuryl Alcohol Bioplastics

Authors

  • Mohd. Sharib Department of Plastic Technology, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Rakesh Kumar Biotechnology Program, Centre for Biological Sciences, Central University of South Bihar, Patna, Bihar, India

Keywords:

Polyfurfuryl alcohol, polylactic acid, bioplastics, acid and alkali resistance

Abstract

PLA (0.5 to 3%) was successfully dissolved in furfuryl alcohol (FA). Acid number of neat polylactic acid (PLA) and PLA incorporated in FA were determined. Neat PLA and PLA incorporated polyfurfuryl alcohol based bioplastics were successfully fabricated with p-toulene sulfonic acid as an acid catalyst by casting method in silicon mould. The fabricated bioplastics are black in colour. The as-fabricated bioplastics were tested for resistance against acid and alkali. Additionally, water uptake studies of bioplastics were also carried out.Cite this ArticleMohd. Sharib, Rakesh Kumar. Acid and Alkali Resistance of Polylactic Acid Incorporated Polyfurfuryl Alcohol Bioplastics. Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology. 2017; 8(2): 1–4p.

Author Biography

  • Mohd. Sharib, Department of Plastic Technology, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
    Senior Researcher

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Published

2017-06-21

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Vol. 8 No. 2 (2017)

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Review Articles

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