In-depth analysis of the tribological response of PHBV and its blends with PLA via scratch testing

  1. Pablo. M. Martínez-Rubio 1
  2. M. Dolores Avilés 1
  3. L. Mínguez 1
  4. Ramón Pamies 1
  5. Francisco J. Carrión-Vilches 1
  1. 1 Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena
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    Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena

    Cartagena, España

    ROR https://ror.org/02k5kx966

Proceedings:
Tribology International Conference 2024

Publisher: SETCOR

Year of publication: 2024

Type: Conference paper

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Abstract

Biodegradable, bio-based and biocompatible alternatives must constitute the future of polymers, as petroleum limitations, climate change and health priorities are being increasingly prioritized. Poly(3- hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate), or PHBV, is a polyhydroxyalkanoate produced via bacterial fermentation, making it promising as a sustanible alternative for food packaging or biomedical applications. However, its thermal and mechanical properties should be optimized in order to replace traditional polymers.