Evaluation of the shape memory properties of eco-sustainable polymer blends

Scope

This activity aims at producing and investigating the microstructural, thermo-mechanical and shape memory properties of biodegradable blends prepared by melt compounding. Their physical properties might be further enhanced by adding suitable compatibilizers.

Expected Outcomes

This research aims at producing smart eco-sustainable polymer blends with optimized composition and good processability, in view of their future application in novel multifunctional packaging.

Publications and Patents

Publication: M. Bianchi, A. Dorigato, M. Morreale, A. Pegoretti. Evaluation of the physical and shape memory properties of novel fully biodegradable poly (lactic acid) (PLA) / poly(butylene adipate terephthalate) (PBAT) blends, Polymers 15 (2023) 881.

Publication: M. Bianchi, G. Fredi, F. Valentini, A. Dorigato, A. Pegoretti. Shape memory behavior of novel Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)/paraffin foams, Polymer Engineering and Science 63 (2023) 1633.

Personnel

Reference person: Andrea Dorigato
DII members: Marica Bianchi (PhD student), Alessandro Pegoretti, Giulia Fredi, Francesco Valentini (post-doc)

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