Table 2.
Physical properties of PBS as compared with those of polyolefins such as polypropylene (PP), high density polyethylene (HDPE) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) [24]. Copyrights obtained with permission from Wiley.
| Physical Properties | PBS | PP | HDPE | LDPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass transition temperature (°C) | −32 | −5 | −120 | −120 |
| Melting temperature (°C) | 114 | 163 | 129 | 110 |
| Heat distortion temperature (°C) | 97 | 110 | 82 | 49 |
| Tensile strength (MPa) | 34 | 33 | 28 | 10 |
| Elongation at break (%) | 560 | 415 | 700 | 300 |
| Izod impact strength (J/m) | 300 | 20 | 40 | >400 |
| Degree of crystallinity (%) | 35–45 | 56 | 69 | 49 |