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Evaluation of Composite Films Containing Poly(vinyl alcohol) and Cotton Gin Trash

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The purpose of this work was to explore the possibility of using cotton gin trash (CGT) as an inexpensive and biodegradable filler for poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVOH). CGT was milled and screened to give fine particles, and the particles less than 150 um in size were used together with three PVOH polymers (with 1–20% vinyl acetate levels) to form composites. Up to 60% by weight of CGT could be incorporated into PVOH to form composite films. Relative to PVOH, these PVOH/CGT films showed reduced tensile strength and elongation at break but enhanced Young’s modulus. CGT was chemically modified through acetylation and succinylation; however, no significant improvement in mechanical properties was observed with these modifications, although acetylated CGT did exhibit somewhat improved elongation at break relative to unmodified CGT for the two PVOH polymers with higher vinyl acetate contents. Thus, for PVOH applications that need reduced cost but can tolerate decreased tensile strength and elongation, cotton gin trash can be used as a cost-effective filler.

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The authors gratefully acknowledge Gary Kuzniar for film preparation and mechanical testing data, Jason Adkins for thermal analysis, Arthur Thompson for SEM analysis, and Megan Buttrum for CGT modifications. Thanks are due to K. Thomas Klasson and Michael Dowd for their encouragement and support. Mention of trade names or commercial products in this publication is solely for the purpose of providing specific information and does not imply recommendation or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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    Atanu Biswas, Roque Evangelista, Mila P. Hojilla-Evangelista, Veera Boddu & Sanghoon Kim

  2. Southern Regional Research Center, USDA Agricultural Research Service, 1100 Robert E. Lee Blvd., New Orleans, LA, 70124, USA

    H. N. Cheng

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Biswas, A., Cheng, H.N., Evangelista, R. et al. Evaluation of Composite Films Containing Poly(vinyl alcohol) and Cotton Gin Trash. J Polym Environ 28, 1998–2007 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-020-01742-7

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