Biodegradation Study of a Novel Poly-Caprolactone-Coffee Husk Composite Film

AUTOR(ES)

Borghesi, Daiana Cristina, Molina, Maíra Fernanda, Guerra, Marcos Antônio, Campos, Maria Gabriela Nogueira

FONTE

Mat. Res.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

13/05/2016

RESUMO

Abstract Plastic disposal is a worldwide issue due to its long degradation time. Environmentally degradable polymers (EDPs) have received considerable attention because of their faster degradation. However, the use of EDPs is limited by high cost and restricted properties. The incorporation of organic fillers is an alternative to reduce cost while increasing biodegradation. Poly-caprolactone (PCL) is a biodegradable polyester compatible with organic fillers. Coffee husk (CH) is a sub-product of coffee processing with potential use as organic filler. We prepared a novel PCL-CH composite film and investigated the effects of CH incorporation on the biodegradation of PCL. Biodegradation study was carried out in soil for 120 days, and evaluated by weight loss measurements. Additionally, soil microbiological and granulometric analyses were performed. Bacteria and fungi were found in the soil that was classified as sandy. The composite film degraded twice faster than PCL film probably due to the adhesion of microorganisms on the coffee husk.

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