About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T25: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Next Generation Biomaterials
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| Presentation Title |
Permeability of biopolymers composed of polycaprolactone (PCL) and corn husk fibers |
| Author(s) |
Marco Antonio Del Razo-Ramírez, Régula N. Hernández-Hernández, Rosa Angeles Vázquez- García, Zianya Gómez Soto , Sofía Vázquez Rodríguez , MARIA AURORA VELOZ-RODRIGUEZ |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Marco Antonio Del Razo-Ramírez |
| Abstract Scope |
Currently, “plastic” contamination and its rapid degradation are among the most exciting research topics. This work presents the permeability behavior of a polycaprolactone (PCL) biopolymer composite with fibers obtained from corn husk residue. The results obtained from monitoring the permeability of biocomposite films using a horizontal diffusion cell are presented, following processes of pH and electrical conductivity changes between a pH 7 (neutral) buffer solution and a 3% acetic acid solution.
The results suggest that films with 9–12% fibers are ideal candidates for applications in food packaging and agriculture, combining biodegradability, tunable barrier properties, and mechanical strength. |