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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 3193-3202 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Journal of Applied Polymer Science |
| Volume | 100 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
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Keywords
- biodegradable
- barrier
- polyesters
- polyethylene (PE)
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Biodegradation potential of some barrier-coated boards in different soil environments. / Nazhad, M.M. (Corresponding Author); Sridach, W.; Retulainen, Elias; Kuusipalo, J.; Parkpian, P.
In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 100, No. 4, 2006, p. 3193-3202.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
TY - JOUR
T1 - Biodegradation potential of some barrier-coated boards in different soil environments
AU - Nazhad, M.M.
AU - Sridach, W.
AU - Retulainen, Elias
AU - Kuusipalo, J.
AU - Parkpian, P.
PY - 2006
Y1 - 2006
N2 - Three pilot barrier‐coated boards that were recently produced at the Tampere University of Technology were tested for biodegradation potential using the soil‐burial test method. The tests were conducted in the field as well as in the laboratory. We found that the baseboards degraded regardless of differences in coating; however, the degradation rate was different. The laboratory conditions as well as the addition of inoculum accelerated the degradation process. The coated layer of the boards was isolated by laminating with black polyethylene; then their biodegradation rate was compared to the biodegradation rate of the control, boards coated with low‐density polyethylene. It was observed that paperboards coated with polyester‐based polymers were biodegradable but at different rates. The differences in the biodegradation rates of the boards were attributed to their coating formulations.
AB - Three pilot barrier‐coated boards that were recently produced at the Tampere University of Technology were tested for biodegradation potential using the soil‐burial test method. The tests were conducted in the field as well as in the laboratory. We found that the baseboards degraded regardless of differences in coating; however, the degradation rate was different. The laboratory conditions as well as the addition of inoculum accelerated the degradation process. The coated layer of the boards was isolated by laminating with black polyethylene; then their biodegradation rate was compared to the biodegradation rate of the control, boards coated with low‐density polyethylene. It was observed that paperboards coated with polyester‐based polymers were biodegradable but at different rates. The differences in the biodegradation rates of the boards were attributed to their coating formulations.
KW - biodegradable
KW - barrier
KW - polyesters
KW - polyethylene (PE)
U2 - 10.1002/app.23591
DO - 10.1002/app.23591
M3 - Article
VL - 100
SP - 3193
EP - 3202
JO - Journal of Applied Polymer Science
JF - Journal of Applied Polymer Science
SN - 0021-8995
IS - 4
ER -