The tensile and tear properties of a biodegradable polyester film

Nissen, KE; Stuart, BH; Stevens, MG; Baker, AT

The tensile and tear properties of a biodegradable polyester film

Nissen, KE Stuart, BH

Stevens, MG Baker, AT

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Citation:: International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 2008, 13 (3), pp. 190 - 199
Issue Date:: 2008-05-01

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dc.contributor.author	Nissen, KE	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Stuart, BH https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9540-4435	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Stevens, MG	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Baker, AT https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9700-0178	en_US
dc.date.issued	2008-05-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 2008, 13 (3), pp. 190 - 199	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1023-666X	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/8470
dc.description.abstract	The tensile and tear properties of a biodegradable polymer, Biomax®, have been studied in order to assess this material in film applications. While the tensile strength of Biomax® was comparable to that of low-density polyethylene, the tear strength was found to be six times lower. A study of the load-displacement curves revealed a regular variation in load throughout the test, which was attributed to the presence of lower and higher strength regions in the polymer. The higher strength regions were characterized by the presence of polymer chains oriented parallel to the tear surface, while the lower strength regions were defined by an absence of molecular orientation and the presence of voids. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/10236660802070538	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Polymers	en_US
dc.title	The tensile and tear properties of a biodegradable polyester film	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	3	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	13	en_US
utslib.for	0305 Organic Chemistry	en_US
utslib.for	0301 Analytical Chemistry	en_US
dc.location.activity	ISI:000257067000004	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Science
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Science/School of Chemistry and Forensic Science
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Science/School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CFS - Centre for Forensic Science
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.issue	3	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	13	en_US

Abstract:

The tensile and tear properties of a biodegradable polymer, Biomax®, have been studied in order to assess this material in film applications. While the tensile strength of Biomax® was comparable to that of low-density polyethylene, the tear strength was found to be six times lower. A study of the load-displacement curves revealed a regular variation in load throughout the test, which was attributed to the presence of lower and higher strength regions in the polymer. The higher strength regions were characterized by the presence of polymer chains oriented parallel to the tear surface, while the lower strength regions were defined by an absence of molecular orientation and the presence of voids. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

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