PBAT green composites: Effects of kraft lignin particles on the morphological, thermal, crystalline, macro and micromechanical properties

Kraft lignin particles (KLPs) were introduced into a commercial biodegradable poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) matrix to produce composite material in a mini-extruder. The effect of KLPs content on the morphology, thermal, crystalline, and micro and macro mechanical properties of the PBAT/KLPs was investigated. Results showed that the tensile properties of PBAT improved with the addition of lignin. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)...