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2014
Conference Paper
Title

Extrusion foaming of thermoplastic cellulose acetate from renewable resources using a two-component physical blowing agent system

Abstract
Thermoplastic cellulose acetate (CA) is a bio-based polymer with optical, mechanical and thermal properties comparable to those of polystyrene (PS). The substitution of the predominant petrol-based PS in applications like foamed food trays can lead to a more sustainable economic practice. However, CA is also suitable for more durable applications as the biodegradability rate can be controlled by adjusting the degree of substitutions. The extrusion foaming of CA still has to overcome certain challenges. CA is highly hydrophilic and can suffer from hydrolytic degradation if not dried properly. Therefore, the influence of residual moisture on the melt viscosity is rather high. Beyond, the surface quality of foam CA sheets is below those of PS due to the particular foaming behaviour. This paper presents results of a recent study on extrusion foamed CA, using a two-component physical blowing agent system compromising HFO 1234ze as blowing agent and organic solvents as co-propellant. Samples with different co-propellants are processed on a laboratory single screw extruder at IKV. Morphology and surface topography are investigated with respect to the blowing agent composition and the die pressure. In addition, relationships between foam density, foam morphology and the propellants are analysed. The choice of the co-propellant has a significant influence on melt-strength, foaming behaviour and the possible blow-up ratio of the sheet. Furthermore, a positive influence of the co-propellant on the surface quality can be observed. In addition, the focus is laid on the effect of external contact cooling of the foamed sheets after the die exit.
Author(s)
Hopmann, C.
Windeck, C.
Hendriks, S.
Zepnik, S.
Wodke, Thomas  
Mainwork
29th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society, PPS 2013. Proceedings  
Conference
Polymer Processing Society (PPS International Conference) 2013  
DOI
10.1063/1.4873746
Language
English
Fraunhofer-Institut für Umwelt-, Sicherheits- und Energietechnik UMSICHT  
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