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Rath, Thomas
Graz University of Technology
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- 2023Silicon and Germanium Functionalized Perylene Diimides – Synthesis, Optoelectronic Properties, and their Application as Non-Fullerene Acceptors in Organic Solar Cellscitations
- 2023Solution-Processable Cu3BiS3 Thin Films: Growth Process Insights and Increased Charge Generation Properties by Interface Modificationcitations
- 2023The challenge with high permittivity acceptors in organic solar cells: a case study with Y-series derivativescitations
- 2023Bio-Polyester/Rubber Compounds: Fabrication, Characterization, and Biodegradationcitations
- 2023Low-cost and automated phenotyping system “Phenomenon” for multi-sensor in situ monitoring in plant in vitro culturecitations
- 2022Glycol bearing perylene monoimide based non-fullerene acceptors with increased dielectric permittivitycitations
- 2020Cellulose metal sulfide based nanocomposite thin films
- 2020Synthesis and characterization of zinc di(O-2,2-dimethylpentan-3-yl dithiocarbonates) bearing pyridine or tetramethylethylenediamine coligands and investigation of their thermal conversion mechanisms towards nanocrystalline zinc sulfidecitations
- 2019Multi-layered nanoscale cellulose/CuInS2 sandwich type thin filmscitations
- 2019Modification of NiOx hole transport layers with 4-bromobenzylphosphonic acid and its influence on the performance of lead halide perovskite solar cellscitations
- 2017Progress on lead-free metal halide perovskites for photovoltaic applications: a reviewcitations
- 2016Solution-Processed Bismuth(III)-Based Halide Perovskites as Absorber Materials for Photovoltaic Applications
- 2016Influence of Polymer Phase, Polymer/Nanoparticle Ratio and Organic Additives on the Performance of Hybrid Solar Cells
- 2013Bismuth sulphide–polymer nanocomposites from a highly soluble bismuth xanthate precursorcitations
- 2012Comprehensive Investigation of Silver Nanoparticle/Aluminum Electrodes for Copper Indium Sulfide/Polymer Hybrid Solar Cellscitations
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Bio-Polyester/Rubber Compounds: Fabrication, Characterization, and Biodegradation
Abstract
Biobased and biodegradable polymers (BBDs) such as poly(3-hydroxy-butyrate), PHB, and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) are considered attractive alternatives to fossil-based plastic materials since they are more environmentally friendly. One major problem with these compounds is their high crystallinity and brittleness. In order to generate softer materials without using fossil-based plasticizers, the suitability of natural rubber (NR) as an impact modifier was investigated in PHBV blends. Mixtures with varying proportions of NR and PHBV were generated, and samples were prepared by mechanical mixing (roll mixer and/or internal mixer) and cured by radical C–C crosslinking. The obtained specimens were investigated with respect to their chemical and physical characteristics, applying a variety of different methods such as size exclusion chromatography, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermal analysis, XRD, and mechanical testing. Our results clearly indicate that NR–PHBV blends exhibit excellent material characteristics including high elasticity and durability. Additionally, biodegradability was tested by applying heterologously produced and purified depolymerases. pH shift assays and morphology analyses of the surface of depolymerase-treated NR–PHBV through electron scanning microscopy confirmed the enzymatic degradation of PHBV. Altogether, we prove that NR is highly suitable to substitute fossil-based plasticizers; NR–PHBV blends are biodegradable and, hence, should be considered as interesting materials for a great number of applications.