WO2011043676A1 - Reactive polymeric mixture - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to polymeric blends, and in particular to a reactive polymeric mixture comprising poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid).
- the invention has been developed primarily for use in blown film/article manufacture and in foamed applications, and will be described hereinafter with reference to this application.
- Polylactic acid can be manufactured from naturally occurring, renewable resources and, unlike petroleum -based polymers, is biodegradable.
- This polymer offers the packaging industry an environmentally friendly alternative to hydrocarbon polymers such as polyethylene, polystyrene and polyethylene terephthalate.
- hydrocarbon polymers such as polyethylene, polystyrene and polyethylene terephthalate.
- it has a number of fundamental problems, including: brittleness, permanent set behaviour, dimensional stability of moulded articles and difficulty in melt processing, especially into 'blown film'.
- the complex morphology of PLA naturally creates a structure which has a variable 'cold crystallization' rate, which causes moulded articles to exhibit dimensional instability on storage, and also is too brittle for use in food packaging applications, especially when flex durability is a requirement of the packaging material.
- This peculiar morphological phenomenon also means that PLA is difficult to blow into thin film in the conventional blown film manufacturing process, primarily due to its brittleness and a tendency to form permanent creases as the blown film is collapsed and folded over the take-off nip rolls at the top of the blowing tower.
- the blown-film process requires that the molten polymer has high melt strength.
- the molten, annular-shaped extrudate must be strong enough to respond to the air pressure (which is blown into the inner core of the vertically extruded annulus) by expanding the tube to form a bubble which is 2 to 4 times its diameter at the annular die. This expansion is called the 'blow-up ratio', and must occur in a uniform manner to produce a pre-determined wall thickness of typically about 20 to 60 microns.
- PLA does not respond to this process well, since its melt is not strong enough to be 'drawn', and it provides an unstable bubble even at less than a 1.5 blow-up ratio.
- the prior art describes attempts at decreasing film brittleness by the addition of low glass transition temperature (Tg) plasticizers to the PLA.
- Tg glass transition temperature
- This provides a blend with a Tg below that of PLA (48 to 57°C), which has improved ductility at room temperature.
- the improved ductility is accompanied by loss in tensile strength at break, and low molecular weight plasticizers were observed to migrate to the surface of moulded parts (see Jacobsen, S; Fritz, H. G "Plasticizing Polylactide - the effect of different plasticizers on the mechanical properties", Polym. Eng. Sci. 1999, 39, 1303- 1310). This creates a sticky or tacky surface to which print cannot be applied.
- High molecular weight plasticizers such as poly(butylene adipate-co- terephthalate), which would be expected to be less prone to migration, were found to be immiscible with PLA (see Yang, J.M et. al. Polym J. 1997, 29, 657), creating a phase separated blend with variable mechanical properties.
- United States Patent No 's 7,381 ,772, and 7,354,973 describe 'toughened' poly (lactic acid) resin
- compositions wherein the PLA is toughened by the blending with a random ethylene copolymer comprising glycidyl groups.
- a random ethylene copolymer comprising glycidyl groups.
- the poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) being a polyester, reacts with the Glycidyl Methyl Acrylate (GMA) thereby making it miscible .
- a polymer blend which is capable of producing film at a high blow-up ratio (4: 1 ) using the conventional blown film manufacturing operation, wherein the blown film displays significant puncture and tear resistance relative to unmodified PLA.
- a polymer blend which is capable of producing blown thin gauge film (1 0-100 micron) with a stable melt bubble and which displays minimal or no creasing on the take-off roll.
- a polymer blend which is capable of producing blown articles, such as bottles, and foamed articles, such as meat trays and the like, which can be processed on conventional manufacturing equipment, wherein the polymer blend displays significant improvement in melt strength compared to, say, unmodified PLA.
- the present invention provides a reactive mixture, comprising poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) or copolymer thereof and a reactive composition adapted such that a relatively rubbery phase is formed once reacted.
- a reactive composition is polymeric.
- the reactive composition comprises at least first and second reactable components.
- the reactive composition reacts during melt processing.
- the chemical reaction crosslinks the reactive composition, and in particular crosslinks the first and second reactable components, meaning that chemical bonds are formed between the first and second components.
- the reactive composition is adapted to also react with said poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid).
- first and second reactable components are reactable with each other and preferably at least one of said first and said second reactable components is reactable with the poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid).
- the polymeric reactable components form a relatively rubbery phase once reacted, meaning that the Tg of the product of the reaction is lower than the Tg of the homopolymer of the poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid). It is also preferred that the Tg of the rubbery phase is below 0°C, and more preferably below -30°C.
- the relatively rubbery phase is produced in situ, meaning that the reactable components are combined together to form a reactive mixture or reactive blend, and the relatively rubbery phase is produced during reaction of the first and second reactable components and the poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid).
- the resultant reacted mixture is considered to be an alloy of each of the individual polymeric components, or an interpenetrating-type network of crystalline and rubbery phases.
- the present invention provides a reactive mixture comprising poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) or copolymer thereof, a first polymer having epoxide moieties and a second polymer having carboxylic moieties.
- Poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) polymers PHA's
- PHA's polyhydroxyalkanoates
- a number of these are also available from processing renewable resources, such as production by bacterial fermentation processes or isolated from plant matter that include corn, sweet potatoes, and the like.
- Poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) polymers include polymers prepared from polymerization of hydroxyalkanoic acids having from 2 to 7 (or more) carbon atoms, including the polymer comprising 6- hydroxyhexanoie acid, also known as polycaprolactone (PCL), and polymers comprising 3 -hydroxyhexanoic acid, 4-hydroxyhexanoic acid and 3-hydroxyheptanoic acid.
- PCL polycaprolactone
- poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) comprising hydroxyalkanoic acids having five or fewer carbon atoms
- polymers comprising glycolic acid, lactic acid, 3- hydroxypropionate, 2-hydroxy- butyrate, 3-hydroxybutyrate, 4-hydroxybutyrate, 3- hydroxyvalerate, 4-hydroxyvalerate and 5-hydroxyvalerate.
- Notable polymers include poly(glycolic acid) (PGA), poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(hydroxybutyrate) (PHB).
- PHA compositions also include blends of two or more PHA polymers, such as a blend of PHB and PCL.
- the poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) is poly(lactic acid).
- Polyhydroxyalkanoic acids can be produced by bulk polymerization.
- a poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) may be synthesized through the dehydration- polycondensation of the hydroxyalkanoic acid.
- a PHA may also be synthesized through the dealcoholization-polycondensation of an alkyl ester of polyglycolic acid or by ring- opening polymerization of a cyclic derivative such as the corresponding lactone or cyclic dimeric ester.
- the bulk polymerization is usually carried out by two production processes, i.e., a continuous process and a batch process.
- PHA polymers also include copolymers comprising more than one PHA, such as polyhydroxybutyrate- hydroxyvalerate (PHB/V) copolymers and copolymers of glycolic acid and lactic acid (PGA/LA). Copolymers can be prepared by catalyzed copolymerization of a
- Such comonomers include glycolide (l ,4-dioxane-2,5-dione), the dimeric cyclic ester of glycolic acid; lactide (3,6-dimethyl-l ,4-dioxane-2,5-dione); ⁇ , ⁇ - dimethyl-P-propiolactone, the cyclic ester of 2,2-dimethyl-3-hydroxy- propanoic acid; ⁇ - butyrolactone, the cyclic ester of 3-hydroxybutyric acid, ⁇ -valerolactone, the cyclic ester of 5-hydroxypentanoic acid; ⁇ -capro- lactone, the cyclic ester of 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid, and the lactone of its methyl substituted derivatives, such as 2-methyl-6- hydroxyhexanoic acid, 3-methyl-6-hydroxyhexanoic acid, 4-
- PHA compositions also include copolymers of one or more PHA monomers or derivatives with other comonomers.
- copolymers may be utilised for the present invention.
- PHA polymers and copolymers may also be made by living organisms or isolated from plant matter. Numerous microorganisms have the ability to accumulate intracellular reserves of PHA polymers.
- the copolymer poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHB/V) has been produced by fermentation of the bacterium Ralstonia eutropha. Fermentation and recovery processes for other PHA types have also been developed using a range of bacteria including Azotobacter, Alcaligenes lotus, Comamonas testosterone and genetically engineered E. coli and Klebsiella.
- poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) refers to a polymer or composition comprising any homopolymer or copolymer comprising a hydroxyalkanoic acid and mixtures thereof, such as those homopolymers, copolymers and blends listed above.
- a specific hydroxyalkanoic acid such as poly(glycolic acid), poly(lactic acid) (PLA) or poly(hydroxybutyrate)
- the term includes homopolymers, copolymers or blends comprising the hydroxyalkanoic acid used in the term.
- Poly(lactic acid) includes poly(lactic acid) homopolymers and copolymers of lactic acid and other monomers containing at least 50 mole % of repeat units derived from lactic acid or its derivatives and mixtures thereof having a number average molecular weight of 3,000 to 1 ,000,000, 10,000 to 700,000, or 20,000 to 600,000.
- the poly(lactic acid) may contain at least 70 mole % of repeat units derived from (e.g. made by) lactic acid or its derivatives.
- the poly(lactic acid) homopolymers and optical copolymers can be derived from d-lactic acid, 1-lactic acid, or a mixture thereof or d- lactide, 1-lactide, meso-lactide or a mixture thereof.
- the poly(lactic acid) molecular structure can be random optical copolymers, isotactic optical homopolymers, block optical copolymers, and so on.
- a mixture of two or more poly(lactic acid) polymers can be used.
- a mixture can be a melt blend of isotactic optical poly(lactic acid)
- poly(lactic acid) may be prepared by the catalyzed ring- opening polymerization of the dimeric cyclic ester of lactic acid, which is referred to as "lactide.” As a result, poly(lactic acid) is also referred to as "polylactide.”
- Copolymers of lactic acid are typically prepared by catalyzed copolymerization of lactic acid, lactide or another lactic acid derivative with one or more cyclic esters and/or dimeric cyclic esters as described above.
- the first polymer additionally comprises epoxide for example glycidyl methacrylate, isocyanate, axiridine, silane, alkyl halide, alpha-halo ketone, alpha-halo aldehyde, and/or oxazoline moieties or mixtures thereof.
- epoxide for example glycidyl methacrylate, isocyanate, axiridine, silane, alkyl halide, alpha-halo ketone, alpha-halo aldehyde, and/or oxazoline moieties or mixtures thereof.
- epoxide for example glycidyl methacrylate, isocyanate, axiridine, silane, alkyl halide, alpha-halo ketone, alpha-halo aldehyde, and/or oxazoline moieties or mixtures thereof.
- epoxide for example glycidyl methacrylate, iso
- the polymers bearing epoxy or glycidyl groups and the organic acid groups may be any polymers. However, preferred polymers are those based on ethylene and/or propylene, and may include grafted homo polymers or copolymers. In one preferred embodiment, the ethylene or propylene copolymer bearing glycidyl groups is made by polymerizing monomers (a) ethylene and/or propylene and (b) one or more olefins of the
- CH 2 C(R )C0 2 R , where R is hydrogen or an alkyl group with 1 to 8 carbon atoms such as methyl, ethyl, or butyl, and R 2 is a glycidyl/epoxy moiety.
- R is hydrogen or an alkyl group with 1 to 8 carbon atoms such as methyl, ethyl, or butyl
- R 2 is a glycidyl/epoxy moiety.
- An example of an ethylene copolymer is derived from ethylene, butyl acrylate, and glycidyl
- Repeat units derived from monomer (a) may comprise about 20 to about 95 weight %, about 20 to about 90 weight %, about 40 to about 90 weight %, or about 50 to 80 weight % of the of the total weight of the ethylene copolymer.
- Repeat units derived from monomer (b) may comprise about 3 to about 70 weight %, about 3 to about 40 weight %, about 15 to about 35 weight %, or about 20 to about 35 weight % of the total weight of the ethylene copolymer.
- the ethylene copolymer may additionally be derived from carbon monoxide (CO) monomers.
- repeat units derived from carbon monoxide may comprise up to about 20 weight % or about 3 to about 15 weight % of the total weight of the ethylene copolymer.
- the ethylene copolymers used in the composition preferably are random copolymers that can be prepared by direct polymerization of the foregoing monomers in the presence of a free-radical polymerization initiator at elevated temperatures, about 100 to about 270°C, and at elevated pressures, at least about 70 MPa or about 140 to about 350 MPa.
- the ethylene copolymers may also be prepared using a tubular process, an autoclave, or a combination thereof, or other suitable processes.
- the ethylene copolymers may be not fully uniform in repeat unit composition throughout the polymer chain due to imperfect mixing during polymerization or variable monomer concentrations during the course of the polymerization.
- R 1 is hydrogen or an alkyl group with 1 to 8 carbon atoms such as methyl, ethyl, or butyl.
- An example of an ethylene copolymer is derived from ethylene and methacrylic acid. Repeat units derived from monomer (a) may comprise about 20 to about 95 weight %, about 20 to about 90 weight %, about 40 to about 90 weight %, or about 50 to 80 weight % of the of the total weight of the ethylene copolymer.
- Repeat units derived from monomer (b) may comprise about 3 to about 70 weight %, about 3 to about 40 weight %, about 15 to about 35 weight %, or about 20 to about 35 weight % of the total weight of the ethylene copolymer.
- the ethylene copolymer may additionally be derived from carbon monoxide (CO) monomers. When present, repeat units derived from carbon monoxide may comprise up to about 20 weight % or about 3 to about 15 weight % of the total weight of the ethylene copolymer.
- the ethylene copolymers used in the composition preferably are random copolymers that can be prepared by direct polymerization of the foregoing monomers in the presence of a free-radical polymerization initiator at elevated temperatures, about 100 to about 270°C, and at elevated pressures, at least about 70 MPa or about 140 to about 350 MPa.
- the ethylene copolymers may also be prepared using a tubular process, an autoclave, or a combination thereof, or other suitable processes.
- the ethylene copolymers may be not fully uniform in repeat unit composition throughout the polymer chain due to imperfect mixing during polymerization or variable monomer concentrations during the course of the polymerization.
- the epoxide moieties are derived from glycidyl acrylate or methacrylate, and the carboxylic moieties are derived from acrylic or methacrylic acid.
- compositions of the invention comprise between about 60 to about 95 weight percent poly(lactic acid) and between about 5 to about 40 weight percent of a mixture of high molecular weight random ethylene copolymers which are capable of chemically reacting to form an in-situ rubbery phase having a glass transition temperature (Tg) below room temperature.
- Tg glass transition temperature
- the in-situ rubbery phase is also permanently attached to the semicrystalline PLA, thus forming an alloy which is comprised of two phases - one hard, one soft.
- the soft rubbery phase is thought to form a 'bridge' connecting adjacent hard PLA phases, thereby acting as a 'crosslink' without detracting from the melt processability of the alloy.
- the rubbery phase itself is not crosslinked in the conventional sense, although the PLA phase could be considered to act as a crosslink between the in-situ rubbery phases.
- compositions of the invention comprise about 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90 or 95 weight percent poly(lactic acid), with the remainder being the high molecular weight random ethylene copolymers.
- the mixture of ethylene copolymers comprises about 5 to 8 weight percent of glycidyl functionality and about 10 weight percent of organic carboxylic acid functionality.
- the ethylene copolymers also contain up to 30 weight percent of an additional acrylate or methacrylate monomer having a glass transition temperature from about -25 to -60°C.
- the reactive mixture of the invention comprises at total of about 0.1 to 15 wt% of glycidyl functionality, and total of about 0.1 to 15 wt% of organic carboxylic acid functionality.
- each of the individual (co)polymers may comprise from 1 to 40% functionality of the epoxide and organic acid groups.
- the molar ratio of glycidyl-to- organic acid functionality in the reactive mixture can be from about 0.2 to 1.7, or about 0.15 to 2.1. Other ranges comprise 0.05 to 2.5, and 0.1 to 2.5.
- the ethylene copolymer phase of the alloy comprises is typically from about 5 to 20 percent, based on the PLA content of the alloy.
- the ratio of glycidyl-to-organic acid functionality in the reactive mixture should be equal molar amounts (1 : 1 molar ratio) to provide a complete reaction.
- an excess is required of glycidyl functionality to react with the PLA, say for example a glycidyl-to-organic acid functionality of (1 .63: 1 ) is suitable (see Table 2).
- other glycidyl-to-organic acid functionality ratios will be suitable for the present invention, for example ranges between 1 .2: 1 to 5: 1.
- glycidyl-to-organic acid molar ratios of (1 :0.215) provide improved performance compared to unmodified PLA. For example see formulation 40 in Table 1.
- an additional chemical reaction is occurring, such as a
- the organic acid functional polymer may be providing additional melt strength.
- the present invention provides novel compositions of poly(hydroxy alkanoic acid), and in particular poly(lactic acid), which can be used effectively in blown film.
- Pure PLA or known composites do not have a strong enough "melt" to be drawn and blown, and/or any formed film has very poor tear characteristics.
- These surprising improvements in melt strength mean that the present invention provides modified poly(hydroxy alkanoic acid) materials which can be used for foamed products and blown articles, such as bottles and the like.
- the skilled person will readily appreciate which other types of articles will benefit from having improved or controlled melt strength by using the reactive mixture of the present invention.
- the novel reactive mixtures of the invention have also been used to produce blow moulded articles such as bottles. Whilst PLA bottles are known, they are sensitive to distortion at elevated temperatures.
- PLA bottles produced using the present invention are unaffected by heat treatment at 80 °C for 60min, which are conditions which cause severe distortion of conventional PLA bottles and therefore limits the use of PLA bottles in the bottling or processing of liquids or solutions which require heat treatment or heat for ease of processing.
- the novel mixtures of the invention can also be also be produced in an opaque form or a transparent form, which is achieved by manipulation of the various components of the reactive mixture.
- novel reactive mixtures of the invention have also been used to produce extruded foamed sheets. These are important products for various markets, such meat packaging trays.
- the present invention describes the modification of PLA to allow it to be processed as easily as low, or linear low density polyethylene into thin gauge film using the conventional blown film manufacturing process, at high blowup ratios without the film taking on a permanent set whilst folding over the take-off roll. Additionally, this film exhibits superior puncture and tear- resistance relative to film made from natural PLA.
- the alloy of the invention exhibits an unexpectedly melt strength improvement relative to pure PLA. This high melt strength provides excellent bubble stability, and the conversion of the alloy into thin film using a conventional blown film manufacturing operation, with easy gauge control and without folded film creasing.
- the novel reactive mixtures of the invention can be further modified with an additional component for further improving the tear strength of blown film.
- the additional component is preferably a polymer which is relatively more, elastic than the reacted mixture of the invention.
- the skilled person will appreciate that such polymers will comprise a Tg lower than that of the Tg of the reacted mixture of the invention.
- the low Tg polymers participate in the reaction of the novel compositions/alloys of the invention, and are preferably chosen to improve the rate of biodegradation of the alloy.
- suitable polymers are PBAT or PBS (or a soft low Tg ethylene Ter polymer) since they participate in the reaction and they also can react with the PLA through transesterification.
- the polymers are high molecular weight and are biodegradable.
- This immiscible polymeric plasticizer, once grafted to the alloy matrix, cannot migrate out of the matrix, which prevents the undesirable property deterioration associated with the 'cold crystallization' phenomenon characteristic of pure PLA.
- the plasticizer should preferably have a low glass transition temperature be effective, for example below about -30°C.
- this component also enhances the biodegradation rate of the entire system by (a) minimizing the level of nonbiodegradable , ethylene copolymer , content of the alloy(b) attracting water to the film which accelerates the initial hydrolysis step of the degradation process. This allows some variants of the alloy to be commercially composted (as defined by the recognized International Composting Standard EN 13432).
- the present invention enables the production of decomposable/compostable films which are suitable for a range of applications. For example, decomposable horticultural bags.
- the reactive mixtures of the invention may also optionally further comprise other additives such as about 0.5 to about 50 weight % plasticizer; about 0.1 to about 5 weight % antioxidants and stabilizers; about 0.1 % to about 1.5% chain extender; about 3 to about 40 weight % fillers; about 5 to about 40 weight % reinforcing agents; about 0.5 to about 10 weight % nanocomposite reinforcing agents; and/or about 1 to about 40 weight % flame retardants.
- suitable fillers include glass fibers and minerals such as precipitated CaC0 3 , talc, and wollastonite.
- the reactive mixtures of this invention may optionally further comprise constituents meeting the requirements for food contact applications.
- the present invention provides a method for providing a reactive mixture, said method comprising the steps of combining
- poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) or copolymer thereof a first polymer having epoxide moieties and a second polymer having carboxylic moieties.
- the present invention provides a method for controlling the melt viscosity of a polymeric mass, said method comprising the steps of: combining a sufficient quantity of a reactive mixture with said polymeric mass such that during melt processing of said polymeric mass said melt viscosity is increased, wherein said reactive mixture comprises a poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) or copolymer thereof, a first polymer having epoxide moieties and a second polymer having carboxylic moieties.
- the poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid), the polymer having glycidyl groups and the polymer having organic acid groups are mixed simultaneously and then exposed to reactive compounding conditions.
- the poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) and the polymer having glycidyl groups are premixed and then added to the polymer having organic acid groups.
- the poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) and the polymer having organic acid groups are premixed and then added to the polymer having glycidyl groups. The skilled person will appreciate that a portion of the glycidyl groups react with the organic acid, and a portion reacts with the PLA.
- the reaction between the ethylene copolymer having glycidyl groups and the ethylene copolymer having organic acid groups should preferably take place in the presence of the competing epoxide/PLA reaction.
- the three components are mixed together, however, as discussed above the PLA and the ethylene copolymer having organic acid groups could be mixed, then the ethylene copolymer having glycidyl groups could be added to that, or vice versa.
- the reactive mixture can be processed into a product by exposing the reactive mixture to suitable conditions to react the first and second polymers and the poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid).
- the reactive m ixture of the invention can be reacted melt blending the PHA and ethylene copolymers until they are homogeneously dispersed to the naked eye and do not delaminate upon injection molding.
- Other materials e.g. ethylene-acrylate copolymers, ionomers, grafting agents, and other additives
- the blend may be obtained by combining the component materials using any melt-mixing method known in the art.
- the component materials may be mixed to homogeneity using a melt-mixer such as a single or twin-screw extruder, blender, kneader, Banbury mixer, roll mixer, etc., to give a resin composition; or 2) a portion of the component materials can be mixed in a melt- mixer, and the rest of the component materials subsequently added and further melt- mixed until homogeneous.
- a melt-mixer such as a single or twin-screw extruder, blender, kneader, Banbury mixer, roll mixer, etc.
- the present invention contemplates an article comprising or produced from the polymeric reactive mixture of the invention disclosed herein.
- the reactive mixture may be molded into articles using any suitable melt-processing technique. Commonly used melt-molding methods known in the art such as injection molding, extrusion molding, or blow molding.
- the reactive mixture may be formed into films and sheets by extrusion to prepare both cast and blown films.
- the sheets maybe foamed during extrusion, by gas direct injection or by the addition of a chemical foaming agent. These sheets may be further thermoformed into articles and structures that may be oriented from the melt or at a later stage in the processing of the reactive mixture.
- the reactive mixture may also be used to form fibers and filaments that may be oriented from the melt or at a later stage in the processing of the reactive mixture.
- Examples of articles that may be -formed from the compositions include, but are not limited to, knobs, buttons, disposable eating utensils, films, thermoformable sheeting and the like. Parisons used in blow molding containers may be prepared by injection molding or extrusion blow molding. Blow molded containers include bottles, jars and the like. Films and sheets can be used to prepare packaging materials and containers such as pouches, lidding, thermoformed containers such as trays, cups, and bowls.
- a film may comprise the polymeric reactive mixture of the invention.
- the film may be monolayer or a multilayer comprising at least any of the following numbers of layers: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, or 9.
- layer in conjunction with a film refers to a discrete film component which is substantially coextensive with the film and has a substantially uniform composition. Where two or more directly adjacent layers have essentially the same composition, then these two or more adjacent layers may be considered a single layer for the purposes of this application.
- PBAT poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate), e.g. EnPOL 8060 from IRe
- PBS poly(butylene succinate), e.g. EnPOL 4560 from IRe Chem.
- PLA Polylactic acid, e.g. PLA4042 from Natureworks.
- GMA glycidyl methacrylate polymer, e.g. Elvaloy PTW from DuPont ,
- A acid copolymer, e.g. Surlyn 9320 from DuPont
- bubble may tear or cannot be easily controlled, and possibly bulges or snakes up the tower .
- Copolymer means polymers containing two or more different monomers.
- the terms “dipolymer” and “terpolymer” mean polymers containing only two and three different monomers respectively.
- copolymer of various monomers means a copolymer whose units are derived from the various monomers.
- ethylene copolymer refers to a polymer derived from
- Compostable polymers are those that are degradable under commercial composting conditions (EN 1 3432). They break down under the action of organisms (annelids) and microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, algae), achieve total mineralization (conversion into carbon dioxide, methane, water, inorganic compounds or biomass under aerobic conditions) at a high rate and are compatible with the composting process.
- Biodegradable, polymers are those that are capable of undergoing decomposition into carbon dioxide, methane, water, inorganic compounds or biomass in which the predominant mechanism is the enzymatic action of microorganisms that can be measured by standardized tests, in a specified time, reflecting available disposal conditions.
- Renewable polymers are those that comprise or are prepared from raw or starting materials that are or can be replenished sooner than within a few years (unlike petroleum which requires thousands or millions of years), such as by fermentation and other processes that convert biological materials into feedstock or into the final renewable polymer.
- the present invention is a high melt strength thermoplastic composition
- poly (lactic acid) and an in-situ formed, low Tg, rubbery phase which is based on a mixture of ethylene copolymers.
- This melt strength at PLA processing temperature (200-230°C), provides a dimensionally stable bubble in the blown film operation.
- the bubble can be expanded beyond a 4: 1 blow-up ratio, which is similar to the behaviour of low density polyethylene, the industry standard for blown film manufacture.
- the present invention applies to either semicrystalline or amorphous PLA, and is independent of the ratios of L-lactides, and D-lactides.
- the samples of PLA were supplied by Natureworks (PLA 4042D, 4060D, and 305 ID) and dried in a desiccant drier as per supplier's recommendations.
- the in-situ rubbery phase results from the interaction of an epoxy (glycidyl) group on one ethylene copolymer with an organic acid group on a second ethylene copolymer.
- the glycidyl-containing ethylene copolymers are available from the DuPont Company (Elvaloy PTW), with about 5 weight percent glycidyl methacrylate (GMA), or Arkema (Lotader AX 8900), containing about 8 weight percent glycidyl methacrylate (GMA).
- the glycidyl component is present as a randomly copolymerized co-monomer in both cases.
- the Elvaloy polymer contains about 30 weight percent of n-butyl acrylate as a third monomer in the polymerization, and the Lotader contains about 24 weight percent of methyl acrylate as a third monomer in the polymerization with ethylene.
- the organic acid-containing ethylene copolymer is available from the DuPont Company as Surlyn 9320.
- This ethylene copolymer contains about 10 weight percent of copolymerized methacrylic acid, which has been about 40 percent neutralized with zinc.
- This ethylene copolymer also contains about 30 weight percent of n-butyl acrylate as a third monomer in the polymerization with ethylene.
- composition of the present invention may also optionally comprise other organic acid containing ethylene copolymers such as Iotek (Ionomer-Exxon Mobil), Aclyn (Ionomer - Honeywell), Nucrel (ethylene/methacrylic acid - DuPont), Primacor (ethylene acrylic acid - Dow), maleic anhydride-grafted polyolefins, maleic anhydride co-polyolefins (Vamac) epoxy-containing polymers and additives (such as BASF Joncryl 4368 ,Clariant Cesa Extend, Hexion Epon, epoxidised soybean oil, epoxidised linseed oil or Sumitomo's E/GMA copolymers) as well as additives, such as plasticizers, chain extenders, lubricants, antioxidants, antiblock, slip additives, colorants and stabilizers, fillers or flame retardants.
- additives such as plasticizers, chain extenders, lubricants, antioxidants, antiblock
- Total compatibility with PLA is not required since the PBAT or PBS modifier becomes grafted to the alloy.
- composition of the present invention may optionally comprise other, non grafting, tear /puncture- resistance enhancing additives such as ethylene acrylate copolymer, Elvaloy AC (DuPont), Lotryl (Arkema) Optema (Exxon Mobil) or ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer/terpolymer, Evatane or Orevac (Arkema), Elvax or Elvaloy (DuPont). Use of these additives may reduce compostability somewhat.
- the composition is prepared by melt blending the predried PLA and the ethylene copolymers under high shear to create a highly compatibilized alloy in which the in-situ rubbery phase is permanently attached to the PLA. The chemical reaction occurring .
- the dry PLA/in-situ rubbery phase alloy is converted to blown film using a laboratory-scale blown film line operating at 190°C, in order to evaluate the bubble stability, crease performance and a qualitative estimate of mechanical properties.
- Film samples of quality film for quantitative testing were made using a Yoshi blown film unit producing 20 to 80 micron film from a 45mm extruder operating at 205 to 220°C. The films were also exposed to oven aging (60°C for 24 hours), to evaluate dimensional stability, aesthetics, and change in crystalline content (DSC).
- a biaxially oriented film produced with the reactive mixture of the invention may improve crystallinity, which could minimise the "ageing" behaviour of PLA at room temperature which leads to brittleness after about 3 to 8 hours post production. Further advantages relate to improve gas barrier performance and the development of a high Tm crystalline phase. It is yet further contemplated that products produced with the reactive mixture of the invention will display improved thermal and mechanical performance.
- Torque data was generated using a Brabender compounding head.
- the 'final torque' (in Nm) reported in the Tables was measured after a 15 m inute mixing time at 190°C, and is used as an indirect measurement of melt strength. This data was correlated with the qualitative 'poor' and 'very good' bubble stability observations from the small laboratory blown film line in the Tables below, and the observations from the small laboratory blown film line were confirmed by the 'blow-up ratio' performance observed with selected candidate alloy formulations using a large plant-scale blown film line.
- the alloys Prior to blowing into film the alloys were dried in a desiccant dryer for 8 hours at 60°C and converted to blown film using an 45mmYoshi extruder with a barrel temperature of 205°C, and a die temperature of 220°C.
- Samples 50, 25, 40 contain a combination of glycidyl- and organic acid- containing ethylene copolymers and generated final torque values from 16.8 to 1 8.6.
- This torque range includes the torque generated with control D of example 1 , but film blown from these compositions have excellent bubble stability relative to the control D. This shows that there is a synergistic effect between the GMA-functionalized and the acid-functionalized ethylene copolymers and the PLA.
- Samples 50, 25, 40 contain a GMA/A molar ratio of between 0.212 to 0.215, with very good bubble stability.
- Films samples 45, 20, 48 displayed very good bubble stability at GMA/A molar ratios of between 1.08 to 1 .63. This indicates that the creation of the high melt strength alloy is dependent on the presence of a minimum level of organic acid functionality. This is demonstrated by sample 67 (Table 2).
- Samples 64 and 65 show that, even at a low GMA/Acid molar ratio of 0.245, and the development of 16.9 to 17.5 final torque, a minimum level of 'rubber' mass (from the in-situ combination of the two ethylene copolymers) measured as the ratio of the sum of the ethylene copolymers to the PLA as a percentage (Ecopol/ PLA),is required to achieve good, or marginally acceptable, blown film bubble stability.
- Samples 45, 20, 48 contain relatively high levels of glycidyl functionality (a high GMA/ Acid molar ratio of 1.08 to 1.63) and generate a final torque in excess of 1 8.3. These alloys exhibit excellent bubble stability. But even at this high GMA level the bubble stability deteriorates as the in-situ rubber mass (Ecopol/ PLA) falls below about 9% (samples 66, 67).
- control sample F (5.3Nm, Table 4) is 47% greater relative to control sample E (3.6Nm, Table 4), and is the result of melt reacting poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate, PBAT) with an ethylene copolymer carrying 0.732 mole % of GMA. This is consistent with the chemical interaction (grafting) of the PBAT to the ethylene copolymer. In the absence of the GMA-containing polymer, there is no torque rise (sample E).
- PBAT poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate
- Samples 3, 27, 41 and 55 (Table 3), and 28, 46, 54, (Table 4) contain a broad range of combinations of glycidyl- and organic acid-containing ethylene copolymers. In all cases final torque values of between about 17 to 20.5 Nm were generated, and film blown from these compositions have excellent bubble stability.
- Samples 3, 27, 41 , and 55 contain GMA/A molar ratios of 0.212 to 0.215, while samples 28, 46, 54 (Table 4) contain GMA/A molar ratios of 1 .06 to 1.63. All contain 20 phr of PBAT and have very good bubble stability
- Samples 58 and 61 show that, even at a GMA/ Acid ratio of 0.245 (and the development of 16.6Nm final torque), a minimum level of 'rubbery' mass (from the in-situ combination of the two ethylene copolymers) is required to achieve good, or marginally acceptable, blown film bubble stability.
- the 'minimal' level of the ⁇ 'in-situ' rubbery phase is now about 7.5% (sample 61 ), based on 9 phr of Surlyn plus Lotader and A similar scenario is shown for samples 59 and 63 (Table 4), where a GMA/ Acid ratio of about 1.08 produces poor bubble stability when the ethylene copolymer component falls to about 7% of the total polyester alloy.
- Table 5 contains mechanical property data generated from films prepared on commercial scale blown film equipment. These 60 micron films were made at high blow-up ratios (4: 1) and were free from surface blemishes, and were tested according to ASTM testing protocol.
- samples 48 and 68 which contain a high (1 .08) molar ratio of GMA/ Acid, the presence of 20phr PBAT generates a 79 % increase in transverse tear strength.
- Thin films containing 20 and 50 phr of PBAT or PBS have been exposed to commercial composting conditions (Envirofert, Tuakau, South Auckland).
- Table 7 provides details on various formulations which address improvements in clarity.
- the resultant products may have application as a film suitable for envelope windows or ring binder pockets.
- the clarity is a function of the difference in refractive index between the ester polymers and the ethylene copolymers plus an effect relating directly from crosslinking.
- Joncryj 4368 is a highly functional epoxide containing styrene acrylate oligomer. This gives a reactive material with an epoxide component that can be utilised at reduced levels to improve the contact clarity. It is known from the literature that this material will create gels through excessive crosslinking with acid and hydroxyl functional polymers. Literature shows that Joncryl 4368 can be used as a chain extender to improve PLA melt strength as per Mix 85. It was noted however that excessive crosslinking did not occur.
- Mix 89 demonstrates that adding a non functional ethylene copolymer, which may add other desirable properties, it does not deteriorate the contact clarity.
- the material (mix 160) was pre-compounded on a Lab Tech twin screw extruder and dried. This material was converted into 250 ml bottles using a Hesta 36 mm blow extrusion line configured for polyethylene. The temperature profile was 175°C through to 240°C on the die. Samples of these bottles were stored in an oven at 80°C overnight with no visible distortion. Ah injection stretch blow moulded 650 ml water bottle manufactured from PLA and used as a control, which distorted after 10 minutes of heating.
- Formulation 164 and 165 were compounded on a Lab Tech twin screw extruder and dried overnight. A profile with a U section approximately 42 mm wide and 26 mm deep was extruded using a 2.5 inch Prodex extruder fitted with a barrier screw. The temperature profile was 1 80 to 1 86°C. A PLA resin 4042D from Natureworks was trialled and had insufficient hot strength to hold the profile shape and flowed away to the floor. Formulation No. 164 had sufficient hot strength to form a profile but necked down during processing resulting in an under size profile. Formulation No. 165 demonstrated very good melt strength holding both the profile size and shape.
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