Solutions for weathering stabilization of biodegradable polymers ?

Jozef Van Kerrebrouck @Jozef-Van-Kerrebrouck

15 September 2024 1 3K Report

Polymers undergo degradation by weathering ( UV-light, oxygen & moisture effects outdoors low temperatures ) hence the use of stabilizers.

But i could not find studies on this problem or solutions for the case of biodegradable polymers. Are the solutions known for PBS, TPS & PHA and their blends ?

Abdelkader BOUAZIZ

Dear Jozef Van Kerrebrouck, there is a contradictory confusion in the question. If it is to use a polymer under environment conditions, it should be resistant to such conditions and not a biodegradable polymer. It is like to say, how prevent the solubility of a water soluble polymer in water!!! Use directly a water nonsoluble polymer. May be this is why you couldn't find literature on that. My Regards

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