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Symposium: S06 - Biopolymers and Polymer from Renewable Resources
Keynote Presentation
 
 

Design, preparation and properties of bio-based elastomer composites

Zhang Liqun (1)*

(1) Beijing University of Chemical Technology - Beijing - China

Bio-based polymer products derived from renewable agricultural and biomass feedstock have become increasingly important as these sustainable and eco-efficient products bring a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and saving of fossil energy in comparison with conventional pertrochemical-based materials.A series of bio-based elastomersfrom large-scale produced and petroleum independentmonomers such assuccinic acid, sebacic acid, itaconic acid,1,3-propanediol, 1,4-butanediol, soybean oil, glycerol, citric acid, etc have been developed by authors1-3. Same as conventional elastomers, bio-based elastomers possess low glass transition temperature, high elasticity and low strength, and this implies that they must be reinforced by nano-filler. However, they alsopossess particular and novel properties due to their characteristic macromolecular structures and aggregation structure. For example, the existence of abundant ester groups, terminal carboxyl groups, and terminal hydroxyl groups in bio-based polyester elastomers endow polar fillers like silica disperse homogeneous in the elastomer matrix without surface modification. Even though, for incorporation of easily agglomerated fillers like graphene4 and layered silicates5, elaborately dispersion and interfacial tailoring technique is necessary. Combined with specific structures and relevanteffective composite technology, bio-based elastomer composites exhibit versatile potential applications in tire tread, PLA toughener, thermoplastic vulcanizates, biodegradable and biocompatible materials, and smart materials (electricalactuator, shape memory materials, etc.). [1]Wang RG, Ma J, Zhou XX, Wang Z, Kang HL, Zhang LQ, Hua KC, Julig K. Macromolecules. 2012, 45, 6830-6839 [2]Wei T, Lei LJ, Kang HL, Qiao B, Wang Z, Zhang LQ, Coates P, Hua KC, Kulig J. Advanced Engineering Materials, 2012, 14, 112-118 [3]Wang Z, Zhang X, Wang RG, Kang HL, Qiao B, Ma J, Zhang LQ, Wang H. Macromolecules. 2012, 45, 9010-9019