Table 1.
Composition (wt %) of the PHBV/bran biocomposites.
| Sample | PHBV | CaCO3 | ATBC | Bran | T561 Wax | T581 Wax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymeric Matrix (M) | 85 | 5 | 10 | - | - | - |
| M + 5 bran (B5) | 80.75 | 4.75 | 9.5 | 5 | - | - |
| M + 10 bran (B10) | 76.5 | 4.5 | 9 | 10 | - | - |
| M + 15 bran (B15) | 72.25 | 4.25 | 8.5 | 15 | - | - |
| M + 5 bran T561 (B5_T561) | 80.75 | 4.75 | 9.5 | 4.75 | 0.25 | - |
| M + 10 bran T561 (B10_T561) | 76.5 | 4.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 0.5 | - |
| M + 15 bran T561 (B15_ T561) | 72.25 | 4.25 | 8.5 | 14.25 | 0.75 | - |
| M + 5 bran T581 (B5_T581) | 80.75 | 4.75 | 9.5 | 4.75 | - | 0.25 |
| M + 10 bran T581 (B10_T581) | 76.5 | 4.5 | 9 | 9.5 | - | 0.5 |
| M + 15 bran T581 (B15_T581) | 72.25 | 4.25 | 8.5 | 14.25 | - | 0.75 |