Presentation Profile
Polymer Characterization Technology Package- Analysis od Bio-Based Polyesters
Currently Scheduled: 10/12/2021 - 1:20 PM - 1:40 PM
Room: Poster Parkway
Main Author
Wei Sen Wong - Houston MJ associates, Inc.
Abstract:
The market share of bio-based plastics is small, but is rapidly increasing due to their biodegradability and their renewable feedstocks. This poster will focus on two of the most popular types: Poly-Lactides (PLA) and Poly-Hydroxyalkanoates (PHA). This new class of polar organic biopolymers presents a set of rather interesting challenges for some of the traditional molecular characterization techniques. In this poster, we will present data on how we obtained accurate Molecular Weight Distribution and Intrinsic Viscosities for some example PLA and PHA materials. We will also present Particle Size measurements, as this aspect may be relevant to their end use applications.
