Preparation, characterization and decomposition test on Tapanuli organoclay reinforced cellulose acetate/cellulose acetate butyrate blend composites

Ariadne L. Juwono, Yuni K. Krisnandi, Ghuzan Al Abrar, Indah R. Saragi, Lisna J. Muiz

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Abstract

The need for biodegradable composites has increased for many applications in recent years. Cellulose acetate (CA) and cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) are relatively easy and cheap to fabricate, as well as relatively easy to decompose compared to other polymers. These materials are transparent and lightweight with low tensile properties. In this current study, the effect of Tapanuli clay addition on tensile and decomposition properties of CA and CA-CAB systems were investigated. Tapanuli organoclay was prepared by a cation exchange treatment using hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (HDTMA-Br) surfactant to Na-bentonite. Prior to the treatment, the Tapanuli clay was subjected to purification from organic and carbonate compounds and to balance the cations by homogenizing them into Na+. The basal spacing of Tapanuli clay increased from 1.52 nm up to 1.98 nm. CA and CA −5 wt% CAB composites were then synthesized using a solvent casting method. It was found that the addition of both 5 wt% CAB and 7 wt% organoclay in CA decreased the tensile strength and reduced the mass loss by 70%. After 45 days of the decomposition test, it was indicated that the presence of 5 wt% CAB in CA reduced the mass loss of the system by about 50%. These findings were con-firmed by the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) images which showed different patterns of as-synthesized and decomposed materials. In conclusion, the presence of 1 wt% Tapanuli organoclay slightly increased the decomposed mass of CA film and enhanced the tensile strength of CA-co-CAB.

Original languageEnglish
Article number055308
JournalMaterials Research Express
Volume11
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2024

Keywords

  • cellulose acetate
  • cellulose acetate butyrate
  • decomposition
  • Tapanuli organoclay
  • tensile test

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