Bis[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl]adipate As a Plasticizer in Biocomposites

Original Article:
PHB/cellulose Fibres Composites Colonization and biodegradation behavior

Elisabeta Elena Popa, et al.

Materiale Plastice, 2018, 55(1), 48.

Bis[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl]adipate (DBEEA) is usually used as a plasticizer, mainly used in rubber, polyurethane, plastics, artificial leather, and cable materials. In addition, DBEEA is well compatible with natural rubber and synthetic rubber, thereby improving the low-temperature softness of rubber. Studies have shown that the introduction of DBEEA will reduce the melt viscosity of the composite material and promote the processing performance of the material.

In a recent study, researchers employed DBEEA as a plasticizer to prepare polymer composites based on poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and cellulose fibers (CF). Subsequently, the colonization and biodegradation behavior of the composite was investigated. The research results show that the developed composite material has good biodegradability and is an excellent candidate for environmentally friendly materials, especially for use as packaging materials.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	CAS Number
ACM141173	Bis[2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl]adipate	141-17-3