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Papers by Isabelle Pillin

Starch - Stärke, 2004

The mixing of dry starch with 40 or 99% (v/v) formic acid (FA) produces an O-formylation reaction... more The mixing of dry starch with 40 or 99% (v/v) formic acid (FA) produces an O-formylation reaction which causes a combination of acid hydrolysis and starch destructuration. Moreover, this esterification reaction is highly exothermic in the presence of pure FA. When O-formylation is performed at temperatures higher than 207C, starch formate content is high (degree of substitution, DS, of 2.15 after 60 min at 1057C) but then molecular weight decreases (Z red , 10 mL/g). Under thermally-controlled conditions at 207C in formic acid, degrees of substitution reach 1.5-1.6 after 6 h reaction times and polymer degradation seems to be limited (Z red = 110 to 140 mL/g). The degrees of substitution obtained in water/formic acid mixtures are below those in formic acid alone. The level of destructuration of starch in formic acid and water/formic acid mixtures was also evidenced by dynamic rheological measurements and optical microscopy. Plots of storage modulus (G') versus frequency (o) was used to characterize both the gelatinization and the gel destruction processes as a function of reaction temperature (T r ) and FA concentration.

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Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2006

Polymer Engineering and Science

Linear viscoelastic, steady shear behaviors, and morphologies of starch formate/poly(e-caprolacto... more Linear viscoelastic, steady shear behaviors, and morphologies of starch formate/poly(e-caprolactone) (PCL) blends, compatibilized by oligomers and obtained by reactive extrusion, have been investigated as a function of formic acid (FA)/starch ratio, nature, and molecular weight of the oligomer. The rheological properties of these blends have been compared with those of a commercial starch-based thermoplastic, namely Mater-Bi 1 ZF03UA. In presence of FA, starch is destructured to starch formate and oligomers are used as plasticizers. The linear viscoelastic response of blends is quite similar to that of nanocomposite materials: the low frequency behavior is attributed to a percolated network of destructured starch particles, and the high frequency behavior is that of the polymer matrix. The viscosity curve presents a profile characterized by two plateau regions, at low and high shear rates. The plateau region at low shear rates corresponds to the viscous response of the blend while that observed at high shear rates can be attributed to the PCL matrix. The compatibilization is enhanced in the presence of starch formate and increases with increasing the oligomer molecular weight. The use of PCL oligomer was shown to improve this compatibilization effect.

Revue des composites et des matériaux avancés, 2004

Applied Clay Science, 2015

ABSTRACT The goal of this work is to prepare maleic anhydride grafted poly(lactic acid) (PLAgMA) ... more ABSTRACT The goal of this work is to prepare maleic anhydride grafted poly(lactic acid) (PLAgMA) according to a method described by Hwang et al. in order to investigate its effect as matrix and as compatibilizer on the dispersion of two organic nanofillers into PLA matrix, as well as its effect as compatibilizer on rheological and barrier properties of clay mineral–PLA nanocomposites. Two different montmorillonites, Cloisite® 20A and Cloisite® 30B, are used in this study. The latter is classically used in pristine PLA nanocomposites. The clay mineral polymer nanocomposites are prepared by the incorporation of 3 mass % of each layered silicate into PLA, PLAgMA and PLA/PLAgMA via melt blending. Transmission electron microscopy micrographs of the PLAgMA/Cloisite® blends showed the presence of intercalated and partially exfoliated areas with Cloisite® 20A and re-aggregation of the layered silicates with Cloisite® 30B. These results are confirmed by rheological behaviors, which showed their dependence on the content of maleic anhydride and nature of montmorillonite. Water vapor permeations (WVP) were strongly reduced by the incorporation of Cloisite®, and the better results are obtained with C20A/PLA containing 5 mass % of PLAgMA.

Revue des composites et des matériaux avancés, 2008

Polymer Engineering & Science, 2002

ABSTRACT The influence of pigments and mineral fillers on the crystallization kinetics of poly(vi... more ABSTRACT The influence of pigments and mineral fillers on the crystallization kinetics of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) in its blends with poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) was studied by Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Optical Microscopy. The introduction of organic pigments or mineral fillers into PVDF results in a more or less significant increase in non-isothermal crystallization temperatures, depending on the additives used. In PVDF, the pigment nucleation activity is quite different from that previously found in poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT). Attractive interactions between PVDF and additive surfaces are particularly important parameters. The competition between pigments and talc lead to the observation that some pigments are able to inhibit the nucleating power of this mineral in PVDF, probably through specific attractive interactions. In PVDF-PMMA blends, selective interactions between polymers and additives were observed, depending on their chemical structures. Highly chlorinated pigments present a strong attraction for PMMA and then lose an important part of their nucleating power towards PVDF. On the other hand, a pigment containing carbonyl groups becomes the most active nucleating agent, illustrating the presence of strong interactions between such compounds and the PVDF C-H bonds.

Polymer Engineering & Science, 2008

Polymer Engineering & Science, 2001

Degradation of poly(buty1ene terephthalate) (PBT) induced by blending time at 260°C leads to an i... more Degradation of poly(buty1ene terephthalate) (PBT) induced by blending time at 260°C leads to an increase of both carboxylic end groups and melt viscosity index and a decrease of the molecular weights. Crystallization kinetics of pure PBT and PBT blended with an epoxide, which was used to reduce the free carboxylic acid concentration, were compared. Lower carboxylic acid concentrations were obtained, but the molecular weights still decreased. The crystallization kinetics of PBT blended with pigments and/or mineral fillers were also studied. Dyes, some of which are known for their nucleation activity, were used for differentiating extruded PBT tubes in optical fiber loose cables. Post-shrinkage appeared to depend on the type of pigment used. Pigments concentration, particle size and chemical nature have been correlated to the PBT crystallization kinetics. An increase of the nonisothermal crystallization temperature was observed, more or less important according to the pigment used. Talc and mica were also tested in PET blends, with and without pigments. Their nucleation activity parameters were measured and compared with those for the pigments. An average value of the crystallization temperature, nearly constant and independent of the pigment, was obtained with the addition of 0.15% (w/w) talc in the blends. This may be a way to obtain controlled shrinkage on industrial products with strict dimension requirements.

Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2008

Polylactic acid (PLA) has now become an economically viable commodity plastic in many industries.... more Polylactic acid (PLA) has now become an economically viable commodity plastic in many industries. This raises the question of recyclability of industrial production waste and some packaging wastes as well. The evolution of rheological and mechanical properties of polymer with the number of recycling cycles up to seven was investigated. For PLA, only the tensile modulus remains constant with the thermo-mechanical cycles. In contrast, stress and strain at break, rheological factors and the modulus and hardness probed by nanoindentation decrease for PLA. This dramatic effect is ascribed to a large decrease in the molecular weight due to several different complex degradation processes which are discussed. The effect of two stabilizers is also assessed.

Polymer, 2006

PLA is a widely used polymer which has received much attention in the last decade because of its ... more PLA is a widely used polymer which has received much attention in the last decade because of its originating from renewable resources and its potential biodegradability. PLA fulfils the packaging industry's requirements for most of the rigid objects but the polymer needs to be plasticized to be used as soft films. In this work, agreed plasticizers for food contact were melt mixed with L-PLA and then, the glass transition, melting, crystallization and mechanical properties of the blends were investigated. The experimental results were compared to the predicted results found through empirical interaction parameters and Fox equations. Molecular scale miscibility is assumed in the amorphous phase whatever the plasticizer. The mobility gained by the PLA chains in the plasticized blends yields crystallization, which is the driving force for various scale phase separations. q (I. Pillin).

Plastics, Rubber and Composites, 2002

Co-continuous extruded polyester-carbon black filled polyalkene blends exhibit a slightly positiv... more Co-continuous extruded polyester-carbon black filled polyalkene blends exhibit a slightly positive temperature coefficient, which depends on the nature of the polyester. From studies on various polyesters (poly(butylene terephthalate), poly(ethylene terephthalate), and some of their blends), it appears that the positive temperature coefficient becomes higher when the blends are heated above the glass transition temperature of the polyester. Polyalkene melting induces a hysteresis effect between heating and cooling steps. Attempts to catalyse grafting through enhanced transesterification also promote polyester degradation and alter the morphologies of the blends.

Macromolecules, 2009

ABSTRACT The mechanism of the ring-opening Polymerization of rac-beta-butyrolactone Using yttrium... more ABSTRACT The mechanism of the ring-opening Polymerization of rac-beta-butyrolactone Using yttrium complexes supported by dianionic aminoalkoxybis(phenolate) ligands as initiators has been investigated by NMR and shown to Occur via a coordination-insertion pathway. The microstructure of the resulting syndiotactic-enriched poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)s (PHBs, P(r) up to 0.94) has been studied by (13)C NMR spectroscopy, enabling a detailed assignment of resonances at the diad and triad levels. On this basis, a statistical Bernoullian analysis has been performed which evidenced that syndioselectivity originates from a chain-end control. Some thermal properties of these PHBs have been studied by WAXI) and thermoanalytical techniques and shown to be markedly affected by the syndiotacticity degree. This is especially the case for the melting temperature which raises up to 183 degrees C for P(r) = 0.94, a temperature higher than that of pure isotactic PHB (ca. 180 degrees C).

Macromolecular Symposia, 2005

A starch-based biodegradable material was prepared in two steps. Firstly, starch was chemically m... more A starch-based biodegradable material was prepared in two steps. Firstly, starch was chemically modified by using formic acid at 20°C to obtained degrees of substitution of about 1.2. The level of destructuration was also assessed using dynamic rheological measurements. Native starch or starch ester were then mixed with poly( caprolactone) and different polyester oligomers were added as compatibilisers and plasticizing agents. PCL oligomers were found to be the most efficient ones. A significant improvement of the elongation at break of starch formate/PCLloligo PCL blends was achieved.

Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2009

The present study is aimed to investigate the effect of multiple extrusions of iPP/WF composites ... more The present study is aimed to investigate the effect of multiple extrusions of iPP/WF composites with and without EBAGMA used as compatibilizer. The degradation induced by the recycling processes was evaluated through changes in molecular structure, morphology, rheology, thermal and mechanical properties. The results showed that after six cycles, the presence of WF imparts stability to the composite materials. This effect was enhanced for the compatibilized samples. Further, SEM revealed better dispersion of the WF in the matrix. In contrast, it was confirmed that after the first recycling, both the molecular weight and the properties of PP drastically decreased due to chain scission resulting from degradation.

Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 2005

... Pierre Feuilloley,1 Guy Ceīsar,2 Ludovic Benguigui,3 Yves Grohens,4,6 Isabelle Pillin,4 Hilai... more ... Pierre Feuilloley,1 Guy Ceīsar,2 Ludovic Benguigui,3 Yves Grohens,4,6 Isabelle Pillin,4 Hilaire Bewa,5 Sandra Lefaux,3 and Mounia Jamal3 ... Using respiro-metric tests, the oxidised fragments are broken down to various degrees and in different ways; Weiland et al. ...

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 2004

ABSTRACT The effects of the composition and resulting morphology on the crystallization and rheol... more ABSTRACT The effects of the composition and resulting morphology on the crystallization and rheology of blends containing poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT) and an ethylene-co-ethyl acrylate (EEA) copolymer, two immiscible polymers, were studied over the entire range of volume fractions. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) thermograms recorded during cooling showed important differences, mainly in terms of the PBT crystallization temperatures, depending on the blend composition. In addition to the classical crystallization peaks of PBT and EEA, a third crystallization peak appeared for blends containing less than 60% PBT. This peak was attributed to a delayed crystallization of PBT. This phenomenon was examined in terms of homogeneous crystallization. Linear viscoelastic measurements allowed the delayed crystallization behavior in these polymer blends to be displayed. Indeed, the variation of the storage modulus with the temperature showed increasing steps during cooling. These sudden increases appeared at temperatures very close to those at which the crystallization peaks were observed in the DSC experiments. This behavior was verified for different blend compositions. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 42: 714–721, 2004

Industrial Crops and Products, 2011

Many works deal with the mechanical properties of flax fibers cultivated for textile applications... more Many works deal with the mechanical properties of flax fibers cultivated for textile applications and today used for the reinforcement of polymers. Nevertheless, quantities of oleaginous flax fiber are obtained each year and not promoted. The aim of this work is to study the mechanical properties of single linseed flax fiber as a function of variety, culture year, dew-retting degree and agronomic factors. Five varieties of oleaginous flax have been characterized by tensile tests on elementary fibers and compared to four varieties of textile flax. These tensile experiments have been carried out on with the same equipment, experimental protocol and environmental conditions.

Composites Science and Technology, 2007

... By embedding natural reinforcing fibres such as flax, hemp and ramie into a biopolymeric matr... more ... By embedding natural reinforcing fibres such as flax, hemp and ramie into a biopolymeric matrix made out of derivatives from cellulose, starch, polylactic acid, polycaprolactone for example, new fibre-reinforced materials called biocomposites have been created and are still ...

Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2008

The biocompostability of natural fibre-reinforced biopolymers, also known as biocomposites, makes... more The biocompostability of natural fibre-reinforced biopolymers, also known as biocomposites, makes them attractive alternative to glass fibre-reinforced petrochemical polymers. The aim of this work is to study the capacity of flax/PLLA (poly(l-lactide)) biocomposite (20% and 30% fibres by weight) to be recycled. Mechanical properties were evaluated initially, and shown to be similar to those of glass/PP and superior to hemp/PP and sisal/PP composites. Then after repeated injection cycles tensile properties were shown to be conserved until the third cycle. Matrix degradation and fibre aspect ratio were followed using molecular weight measurements, thermal and rheological analyses, image analysis of sections and SEM fractography. These techniques revealed a lower molecular weight, lowering of glass transition temperature, reduction of fibre length, and separation of fibre bundles with injection cycles. Nevertheless, the property retention after three cycles under extreme recycling conditions (100% recycling with no added virgin polymer) indicate the promising recyclability of these materials.