KR20200123911A - Method for manufacturing environmentally friendly fabric using pla nonwoven fabric - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for manufacturing eco-friendly cloth using a PLA non-woven fabric, wherein the method comprises the steps of: preparing a PLA non-woven fabric; extruding a biodegradable resin mixture on the PLA non-woven fabric by using an extruder; compressing the PLA non-woven fabric and the biodegradable resin mixture using a roll-to-roll process to manufacture a cloth coated with the biodegradable resin mixture on the PLA non-woven fabric; and cooling and drying the cloth.

Description

Manufacturing method of eco-friendly fabric using PLA non-woven fabric{METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FABRIC USING PLA NONWOVEN FABRIC}

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a fabric, and more particularly, to a method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using a PLA nonwoven fabric.

Plastic, the best product invented by human needs, has made the greatest contribution to the industrial revolution and the development of modern technology, and even today, almost all objects are made of plastic products.

Looking around, plastic garbage and waste are overflowing as much as the used plastic. Plastic waste, such as disposable waste plastic cups, waste plastic water bottles, and waste plastic wrappers, causes many social problems.

Currently, 30% of the plastics produced are used for packaging materials such as packaging films and bags, and disposable items such as cups and fast food containers. Plastics are used not only in cities, but also in rural and fishing villages, and their use is expected to increase (eg film for greenhouses, packaging for fruit, fishing nets for fishing villages, packaging for fishing gear and fish, etc.).

Plastics discarded after use are not easily decomposed in nature, which puts a great burden on the environment and aesthetics, and many wild animals and marine animals eat discarded waste plastics and return to our human tables in microplastic state along the food chain. In landfills, leachate is generated, which is another cause of environmental pollution.

As the 21st century enters, environmental issues have become an issue, and environmentally friendly concepts to protect the well-being and the planet are emerging from the social atmosphere that was simply aimed at industrial development.

The Ministry of Environment is promoting a policy to gradually reduce the consumption of plastics through regulations on some disposable products, but this cannot be a fundamental measure. In particular, even though the product lines of textile fabrics that are not implemented as ordinary cotton or wool products are not reduced, the usage is increasing.

Ideally, if plastic can be easily recovered, it would be reused or recycled as raw material through energy recovery as fuel or chemical decomposition. However, plastics used in food packaging materials, hygiene products, and disposable products are difficult and uneconomical to recover. It is preferable to induce decomposition by replacing it with plastic that can be completely decomposed in the natural environment rather than recycling.

Re-disposable products (shopping bags, food packaging materials, disposable cups, straws, etc.) partially solve environmental problems due to restrictions on use, but use them with a minimum. However, in the case of products such as banners that cannot be eliminated due to indispensable use, it is urgent to replace them with eco-friendly products.

The use of plastic, which is too deep into real life and cannot be removed, continues to increase despite the depletion of the source of petrochemical, and it is the prospect of world scholars and industries that petrochemical resources will be depleted soon. The development of is also actively progressing.

Polylactic acid (PLA) is recognized as a leading biodegradable/compostable polymer for the manufacture of plastics and fibers. PLA is made from lactic acid, which is a fermentation by product obtained from corn (such as Zea mays), wheat (such as Triticum spp.), rice (such as Oryza sativa), or sugar beets (such as Beta vulgaris). to be.

When it comes to biodegradability, more than 90% of cellulose, which is a reference material, is decomposed into water and carbon dioxide for 6 months (180 days) in microorganisms activated at a temperature of 60°C and humidity of 80%, reducing greenhouse gases by up to 74% compared to chemical synthetic materials. There is an advantage that works.

Accordingly, the inventors of the present invention have come to develop a fabric that can be biodegraded by microorganisms by being buried when discarded using polylactic acid (PLA).

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a biodegradable fabric that can be replaced with a general plastic product and can be easily printed by using a biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) nonwoven fabric. will be.

In order to solve the above technical problem, a method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using a PLA nonwoven fabric according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: preparing a PLA nonwoven fabric; Extruding a biodegradable resin mixture on the PLA nonwoven fabric using an extruder; Compressing the PLA nonwoven fabric and the biodegradable resin mixture using a roll-to-roll process to prepare a fabric coated with the biodegradable resin mixture on the PLA nonwoven fabric; And cooling and drying the fabric.

In one embodiment, the biodegradable resin mixture includes a biodegradable resin and an additive, and the biodegradable resin includes polylactic acid (PLA), polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), polybutylene succinate ( PBS), polyhydroxyalconate (PHA), polycaprolactone (PCL), and polyhydroxybutyrate.

In one embodiment, the additive includes a lubricant (release agent), a crosslinking agent, a conductive agent, a plasticizer, a primary antioxidant, a secondary antioxidant, and an ultraviolet stabilizer, and the additive is 0.1 based on the total weight of the biodegradable resin mixture. It may be characterized in that to 1.0% by weight.

The method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using a PLA nonwoven fabric according to an embodiment of the present invention is between the step of preparing the PLA nonwoven and extruding the biodegradable resin mixture on the PLA nonwoven fabric by corona treatment of the PLA nonwoven fabric. It may further include the step of creating a scratch on the surface of the PLA nonwoven fabric.

In one embodiment, the cooling and drying of the fabric may include cooling and drying the fabric through a roll-to-roll process using a cooling roller having a surface temperature of 30 to 55°C.

A method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using a PLA nonwoven fabric according to another embodiment of the present invention comprises: preparing two PLA nonwoven fabrics; Extruding a biodegradable resin mixture between the two PLA nonwoven fabrics using an extruder; Compressing the two PLA nonwoven fabrics and the biodegradable resin mixture using a roll-to-roll process to prepare a fabric coated with the biodegradable resin mixture between the two PLA nonwoven fabrics; And cooling and drying the fabric.

In the present invention as described above, since the biodegradable resin mixture is coated on the PLA nonwoven fabric, the physical properties (tensile strength, etc.) of the PLA nonwoven fabric can be improved.

In the present invention, since it is possible to manufacture biodegradable eco-friendly fabrics, existing plastic products can be replaced with eco-friendly biodegradable products.

The present invention can be used not only for printing fabrics such as banners (banners, printing papers, etc.), since it is possible to provide fabrics with improved physical properties of PLA nonwoven fabrics, but also according to low physical properties such as shopping bags, dustproof clothing, and masks. It can be applied to the development of alternative products for limited eco-friendly biodegradable PLA nonwoven products.

1 is a view for explaining a method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using a PLA nonwoven fabric according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view for explaining a method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using a PLA nonwoven fabric according to another embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a view for explaining a method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using a PLA non-woven fabric according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a view for explaining a method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using the PLA nonwoven fabric of FIG. 3.

The present invention will be described in detail in the text, since various modifications can be made and various forms can be obtained. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific form of disclosure, it is to be understood as including all changes, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention. In describing each drawing, similar reference numerals have been used for similar elements. Terms such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms.

These terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component. The terms used in the present application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In the present application, terms such as "comprise" or "consist of" are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, elements, parts, or a combination thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features. It is to be understood that the presence or addition of elements or numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof, does not preclude in advance the possibility of being added.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms as defined in a commonly used dictionary should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and should not be interpreted as an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless explicitly defined in this application. Does not.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a view for explaining a method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using a PLA nonwoven fabric according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 1, the method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using a PLA nonwoven fabric according to an embodiment of the present invention is a step of preparing a PLA nonwoven fabric (S110), extruding a biodegradable resin mixture on the PLA nonwoven fabric using an extruder. Step (S130), by compressing the PLA nonwoven fabric and the biodegradable resin mixture using a roll-to-roll process, preparing a fabric coated with the resin mixture on the PLA nonwoven fabric (S150) and cooling and drying the fabric It may include step S170.

In order to manufacture an eco-friendly fabric using PLA nonwoven fabric, a PLA nonwoven fabric is prepared (S110). Eco-friendly fabrics using PLA nonwovens can be manufactured through a roll-to-roll process, and PLA nonwovens can be transported while being wound on a roll.

For example, the PLA nonwoven fabric may be preheated. This is to make it easier to coat the biodegradable resin mixture on the PLA nonwoven fabric.

Next, the biodegradable resin mixture is extruded on the PLA nonwoven fabric using an extruder (S130). For example, the extruded biodegradable resin mixture may be applied on the surface of the PLA nonwoven fabric.

The biodegradable resin mixture may include biodegradable resins and additives. For example, the additive may be made in a master batch and mixed with a biodegradable resin to prepare a biodegradable resin mixture.

In order to improve the physical properties of the PLA nonwoven fabric (eg, tensile strength, etc.), it is preferable that a biodegradable resin mixture is coated on the PLA nonwoven fabric.

For example, the biodegradable resin is polylactic acid (PLA), polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), polybutylene succinate (PBS), polyhydroxyalconate (PHA), polycaprolactone (PCL), and polyhydride. It may include one or more of polyhydroxybutyrate, but is not limited thereto.

As an example, the additive may include a lubricant (release agent), a crosslinking agent, a conductive agent, a plasticizer, a primary antioxidant, a secondary antioxidant, and an ultraviolet stabilizer. The additive is used to improve the physical properties of the PLA nonwoven fabric.

As an example, the lubricant acts as a lubricant when extruding a biodegradable resin mixture, thereby increasing mechanical wear, extrusion stability, and kneading properties. However, since the extrusion stability and physical properties may be deteriorated when an excessive amount is added, it is preferable to control so that an appropriate amount is added.

As an example, the crosslinking agent may be used to prevent product stability from deteriorating due to a decrease in molecular weight due to thermal decomposition when extruding a biodegradable resin mixture.

For example, the conductive agent may be used to prevent static electricity.

For example, a plasticizer may be used to improve the flexibility of a biodegradable resin mixture with a concept similar to that of a softener.

For example, the first and second antioxidants and UV stabilizers are additives for increasing the shelf life, and may be used to prevent oxidation when exposed to daily life and to prevent physical properties from being deteriorated by UV rays.

For example, the additive is preferably 0.1 to 1.0% by weight based on the total weight of the biodegradable resin mixture, and when the% weight of the additive is less than 0.1 based on the total weight of the biodegradable resin mixture, it is difficult to achieve the purpose of using the additive, and the additive When the% weight of the biodegradable resin mixture is more than 1.0%, other side effects other than the improvement of the physical properties of the PLA nonwoven fabric (additives ooze out of the fabric due to changes over time, print quality deterioration or staining during long-term storage, manufacturing This is because a cost increase factor) may occur.

For example, in order to extrude the biodegradable resin mixture on PLA nonwoven using an extruder, the input part of the extruder is set to 50℃ or less, the feeding part of the extruder is set to 140~160℃, and the mixing part of the extruder is set to 170~210℃. Set, and the compression part of the extruder is set to 210~230℃, and the discharge part of the extruder is set to 200~230℃ so that the biodegradable resin mixture is injected into the input part of the extruder and then passes through the feeding part, mixing part, compression part, and discharge part. Can be extruded.

Setting the temperature of the input part of the extruder to 50°C or less is to make it lower than the melting point of the biodegradable resin mixture so that the raw materials of the biodegradable resin mixture are not entangled with each other, and to smoothly feed the biodegradable resin mixture into the extruder. In addition, setting the temperature of the discharge part of the extruder to 200 ~ 230 ℃ is to prevent the thermal decomposition of the biodegradable resin mixture and at the same time to smoothly discharge.

Next, by pressing the PLA nonwoven fabric and the biodegradable resin mixture using a roll-to-roll process, a fabric coated with the biodegradable resin mixture on the PLA nonwoven fabric is prepared (S150). The fabric thus produced is coated with a biodegradable resin mixture on one of both surfaces of the PLA nonwoven fabric.

As an example, the biodegradable resin mixture may be coated on the surface of the PLA nonwoven by controlling the amount of the biodegradable resin mixture extruded so that the thickness of the PLA nonwoven fabric is 10 to 90%.

As another example, a mixture of biodegradable resins may be coated on both surfaces of the PLA nonwoven fabric. Such fabric can be manufactured by compressing the PLA nonwoven fabric and the biodegradable resin mixture using a roll-to-roll process with a biodegradable resin mixture applied to both surfaces of the PLA nonwoven fabric.

Next, the fabric is cooled and dried (S170). For example, the fabric may be cooled and dried through a roll-to-roll process using a cooling roller having a surface temperature of 30 to 55°C. When the temperature is less than 30°C, problems of condensation and supercooling may occur, and when the temperature is more than 55°C, problems of mold release due to poor cooling may occur. When cooling and drying is performed, the biodegradable resin mixture can be stably coated on the PLA nonwoven fabric and maintained for a long time.

2 is a view for explaining a method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using a PLA nonwoven fabric according to another embodiment of the present invention. The method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using the PLA nonwoven fabric of FIG. 2 is a method in which corona treatment is added to the method of manufacturing the eco-friendly fabric using the PLA nonwoven fabric of FIG. 1, and other steps are the same except for the corona treatment, so a detailed description will be omitted. .

The method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using the PLA nonwoven fabric of Figure 2 is between the step of preparing the PLA nonwoven fabric of Figure 1 (S110) and extruding the biodegradable resin mixture on the PLA nonwoven fabric (S130), corona treatment of the PLA nonwoven fabric It further comprises the step of generating a scratch on the surface of the PLA nonwoven fabric (S120).

In order to more stably coat the biodegradable resin mixture on the surface of the PLA nonwoven fabric, it is important that the biodegradable resin mixture adheres well to the surface of the PLA nonwoven fabric. In order to improve adhesion, the contact area acts as an important factor, and to improve the contact area, the PLA nonwoven fabric is corona treated to create scratches on the surface of the PLA nonwoven fabric.

When scratches are generated on the surface of the PLA nonwoven fabric, the contact area in contact with the biodegradable resin mixture increases, and the biodegradable resin mixture adheres better to the PLA nonwoven surface. In addition, if scratches are generated on the surface of the PLA nonwoven fabric, the biodegradable resin mixture may more easily permeate the surface of the PLA nonwoven fabric.

3 is a view for explaining a method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using the PLA nonwoven fabric according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a view for explaining the manufacturing method of the eco-friendly fabric using the PLA nonwoven fabric of Figure 3 to be.

Since the description of the corresponding steps among the manufacturing method of the eco-friendly fabric using the PLA nonwoven fabric of FIG. 3 and the method of manufacturing the eco-friendly fabric using the PLA nonwoven fabric of FIGS. 1 and 2 are the same, a detailed description will be omitted.

3 and 4, a method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using a PLA nonwoven fabric according to another embodiment of the present invention is a step of preparing two PLA nonwoven fabrics (S210), the two PLA nonwoven fabrics using an extruder. Extruding the biodegradable resin mixture between (S230), by compressing the two PLA nonwoven fabrics and the biodegradable resin mixture using a roll-to-roll process, to form a fabric coated with the resin mixture between the two PLA nonwoven fabrics. It may include manufacturing (S250) and cooling and drying the fabric (S270). The method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using the PLA nonwoven fabric of FIG. 3 is a method of coating a biodegradable resin mixture between two PLA nonwoven fabrics.

To this end, two PLA nonwoven fabrics are prepared (S210). Two PLA non-woven fabrics can be transferred while being wound on a roll.

Next, the biodegradable resin mixture is extruded between the two PLA nonwoven fabrics using an extruder (S230). Referring to FIG. 4, a mixture of biodegradable resins extruded from an extruder is introduced between two PLA nonwoven fabrics each wound on a roll.

Next, by pressing the two PLA nonwoven fabrics and a biodegradable resin mixture using a roll-to-roll process, a fabric coated with the resin mixture is prepared between the two PLA nonwoven fabrics (S250). The biodegradable resin mixture is pressed by a roll between two PLA nonwoven fabrics, and a biodegradable resin mixture is coated between the two PLA nonwoven fabrics.

Next, the fabric is cooled and dried (S270).

Since the fabric thus produced is made of two PLA nonwoven fabrics and coated with a biodegradable resin mixture at the same time, the physical properties of the fabric (eg, tensile strength, etc.) can be further improved.

Although the embodiments according to the present invention have been described above, these are merely exemplary, and those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent ranges of embodiments are possible therefrom. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the following claims.

Claims (6)

Preparing a PLA nonwoven fabric;
Extruding the biodegradable resin mixture onto the PLA nonwoven fabric using an extruder;
Compressing the PLA nonwoven fabric and the biodegradable resin mixture using a roll-to-roll process to prepare a fabric coated with the biodegradable resin mixture on the PLA nonwoven fabric; And
A method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using a PLA nonwoven fabric comprising the step of cooling and drying the fabric.
The method of claim 1,
The biodegradable resin mixture,
Contains biodegradable resins and additives,
The biodegradable resin,
Among polylactic acid (PLA), polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), polybutylene succinate (PBS), polyhydroxyalconate (PHA), polycaprolactone (PCL) and polyhydroxybutyrate A method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using PLA nonwoven, including one or more.
The method of claim 2,
The additive,
Including a lubricant (release agent), a crosslinking agent, a conductive agent, a plasticizer, a primary antioxidant, a secondary antioxidant, and an ultraviolet stabilizer,
The additive is 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of the total weight of the biodegradable resin mixture, characterized in that, the method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using PLA nonwoven fabric.
The method of claim 1,
Between the step of preparing the PLA nonwoven fabric and extruding the biodegradable resin mixture on the PLA nonwoven fabric,
Corona treatment of the PLA nonwoven fabric, further comprising the step of generating a scratch on the surface of the PLA nonwoven fabric, a method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using the PLA nonwoven fabric.
The method of claim 1,
The step of cooling and drying the fabric,
A method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using PLA nonwoven fabric, characterized in that cooling and drying the fabric through a roll-to-roll process using a cooling roller having a surface temperature of 30 to 55°C.
Preparing two PLA nonwoven fabrics;
Extruding a biodegradable resin mixture between the two PLA nonwoven fabrics using an extruder;
Compressing the two PLA nonwoven fabrics and the biodegradable resin mixture using a roll-to-roll process to prepare a fabric coated with the biodegradable resin mixture between the two PLA nonwoven fabrics; And
A method of manufacturing an eco-friendly fabric using a PLA nonwoven fabric comprising the step of cooling and drying the fabric.

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