In:
Frontiers in Marine Science, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 8 ( 2021-12-2)
Abstract:
In response to the pervasive anthropogenic pollution of the ocean, this manuscript suggests the use of biodegradable elastomers in marine applications. The present study characterizes 25 samples of highly biodegradable polymers, obtained blending a base elastomer with natural fibers. Mechanical analysis and Scanning Electron Microscope imaging, reveal how base polymers behave differently depending on the plant fiber chosen, on the external forcing—exposure to water—and on the doses that constitute the final biocomposite. Results suggest that Ecoflex TM 00-30 and Ecoflex TM 00-50, mixed with potato starch, perform best mechanically, maintaining up to 70% of their maximum tensile strain. Moreover, early signs of degradation are visible on polysiloxane rubber blended with 50% vegetable fibers after 19 hours in distilled water. Analyses demonstrate that highly biodegradable elastomers are good candidates to satisfy the requirements of aquatic devices. Furthermore, the discussed materials can improve the dexterity and biodegradability of marine technology.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2296-7745
DOI:
10.3389/fmars.2021.761307
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10.3389/fmars.2021.761307.s001
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10.3389/fmars.2021.761307.s002
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10.3389/fmars.2021.761307.s003
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10.3389/fmars.2021.761307.s004
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10.3389/fmars.2021.761307.s005
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10.3389/fmars.2021.761307.s006
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10.3389/fmars.2021.761307.s007
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10.3389/fmars.2021.761307.s008
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10.3389/fmars.2021.761307.s009
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10.3389/fmars.2021.761307.s010
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10.3389/fmars.2021.761307.s011
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10.3389/fmars.2021.761307.s012
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Frontiers Media SA
Publication Date:
2021
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