Processability of new bio-based ester block copolymers exhibiting rubber-like elasticity
The use of plant biomass as a source of compounds with different chemical structures, gives a possibility for the synthesis of new bio-polymers with similar
or even better physical properties if compared to those petrochemical based. One of the compounds of particularly high importance in polymer synthesis is
2.5-furanodicarboxylic acid (FDCA), derived from polysaccharides. It has the potential to replace the terephthalic acid in the synthesis of thermoplastic polyesters
and their copolymers. Use of FDCA in the synthesis of polyester rigid segments and dimerized fatty acids as flexible segments allows to obtain ester
block copolymers, 100% bio-based, with processabitity typical for thermoplastics. Thus, the aim of presented research is to evaluate the thermal properties
and materials behaviour under processing conditions, as due to their novelty there is no guidance on their rheological characteristics nor recommendations
for processing. Poly(trimethylene 2.5-furandicarboxylate) (PTF) homopolymer and its copolymers with different weight % content of dimerized fatty acids
diol (DDFA) were investigated. The results of thermal analysis and melt flow index (MVR) indicated, that an increase of DDFA flexible segments effects
both softening and melting temperature decreasing, whilst the thermo-oxidative stability is improved. Moreover, due to the presence of ester groups in polymer
chains copolymers are sensitive to moisture content during processing, and they need to be dried carefully before the process. However DDFA content
reduces this sensitivity due to its highly hydrophobic nature. Anyway, the bio-based new copolymers may be processed as typical thermoplastics, what gives
a broad range of possible forms and designs in materials potential applications.
Key words: 2.5-furandicarboxylic acid, copolymers, renewable resources, melt flow index.
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