Polyfbutylene adipate-co-terephthalate

Aromatic copolyester Polyfbutylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT)... 

Polyfbutylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) is a new type of biodegradable polyester supplied by BASF [6] and Eastman Company [7]. PBAT is more flexible and has higher elongation at break than other biodegradable polyesters, and therefore is more suitable for food packaging and agricultural films. 

Several proteins have been extensively studied for their materials applications. Among them, soy protein is one of the most popular. Indeed, since the early 1930s it was used in phenol-formaldehyde blends for automotive applications. However, soy protein is sensitive to moisture and exhibits relatively low strength properties. Thus stabilization by plasticization, compatibilization or crosslinkage is required to maintain long-term performance of soy protein-based plastic materials. Also, several studies on soy protein-based blends with other natural polymers or their reinforcement by natural fibres have been performed. More recently studies on soy protein-nanoclay composites and polyfbutylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) blends were also performed. 

Property Poly(capro lactone) (PCD Poly(ester amide) (PEA) Poly(butylene succinate/adipate) (PBSA) Polyfbutylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBSA) Poly( vinyl alcohol) (PVA)... 

Nabar, Y., Raquez, J. M., Dubois, P. Narayan, R. (2005). Production of starch foams by twin screw extrusion effect of maleated polyfbutylene adipate-co-terephthalate) as a compatibilizer. Biomacromolecules, 6, 807-817... 

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