Submitted by Bruna Rodrigues (bruna92rodrigues@yahoo.com.br) on 2016-10-13T13:52:59Z No. of bitstreams: 1 DissLHS.pdf: 5329246 bytes, checksum: bf67aefa7ab3954057f79b20b3f10988 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Marina Freitas (marinapf@ufscar.br) on 2016-10-21T13:47:37Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 DissLHS.pdf: 5329246 bytes, checksum: bf67aefa7ab3954057f79b20b3f10988 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Marina Freitas (marinapf@ufscar.br) on 2016-10-21T13:47:43Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 DissLHS.pdf: 5329246 bytes, checksum: bf67aefa7ab3954057f79b20b3f10988 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-10-21T13:47:49Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 DissLHS.pdf: 5329246 bytes, checksum: bf67aefa7ab3954057f79b20b3f10988 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-06-30 / Não recebi financiamento / Currently, there has been a search for economically viable and sustainable products in various market segments. Lighter materials that can be recycled have become a strategic issue for many industries. In this sense, the utilization of lignocellulosic fibers in polymeric composites, are becoming increasingly viable as substitutes for inorganic minerals reinforcements, mainly glass fibers. In this study, polypropylene (PP) natural composites reinforced with coir fiber (CF), compatibilized with maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (PPMAH) and stabilized with a hindered amine (Tinuvin® 791) and UV absorber (Hostavin® ARO 8), were prepared via extrusion. The effect of the additives and their interactions and the influence of 1000 hours exposure in two types of accelerated weathering (Ultraviolet B and xenon arc) in the PP/CF composites were analyzed by mechanical properties (tensile properties), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and colorimetry. The results indicate that the incorporation of coir fiber, in the presence of the compatibilizer, significantly increases tensile strength, but in the absence of the compatibilizer, the coir fiber act as stress concentrators, allowing a lower tensile strength to the sample.The joint presence of Tinuvin® and the compatibilizer has a negative effect on tensile strength and on the compatibility of the natural fiber with the matrix. UV absorber did not affect the compatibility of the PP/CF composites. Post-weathering results indicate that UVB caused more intense degradation than xenon arc. However, decreasing Tinuvin® efficiency evidence were not possible to be confirmed. Through electron micrographs, DSC analysys and tensile tests, it is noted the additive system based on (Tinuvin®+ Hostavin®) as the most effective protection system against the artificial weathering. / Atualmente, tem-se observado a busca por produtos viáveis economicamente e sustentáveis em vários segmentos do mercado. Materiais mais leves e que possam ser reciclados se tornaram uma questão estratégica para muitas indústrias. Neste contexto, a utilização de fibras lignocelulósicas em compósitos poliméricos, estão se tornando cada vez mais viáveis como substitutas de reforços minerais inorgânicos, como a fibra de vidro. Neste trabalho, compósitos naturais de polipropileno reforçados com fibra de coco (FCo), compatibilizados com polipropileno enxertado com anidrido maleico (PPMAH) e estabilizados com uma amina estericamente impedida (Tinuvin® 791) e um absorvedor de UV (Hostavin® ARO 8), foram preparados via extrusão. Os efeitos dos aditivos e de suas interações e a influência de 1000 horas de exposição em duas fontes de intemperismo acelerado (ultravioleta B e arco xenônio) dos compósitos de PP/FCo, foram analisados através das propriedades mecânicas, em tração, microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), calorimetria exploratória diferencial (DSC) e colorimetria. Os resultados obtidos mostram que a incorporação da fibra de coco, na presença do agente compatibilizante, confere aumentos significativos de resistência à tração, mas que na ausência deste, as fibras de coco se comportam como concentradores de tensões conferindo menor resistência à tração. A presença conjunta de Tinuvin® e agente compatibilizante gera um efeito negativo na resistência à tração e na compatibilidade da fibra natural com a matriz. O absorvedor UV não afetou a compatibilidade dos compósitos PP/FCo. A análise dos resultados pós-intemperismo revelou que a fonte UVB gerou degradação mais intensa que a fonte de arco xenônio. Porém, evidências da diminuição da eficiência do Tinuvin® não foram possíveis de serem confirmadas. Através das micrografias eletrônicas, DSC e ensaios de tração, constata-se o sistema de aditivação composto por Tinuvin®+ Hostavin® como o mais eficaz frente ao intemperismo artificial.

Cette thèse présente une contribution originale à la compréhension et la maîtrise des mécanismes physico-chimiques qui contrôlent l’élaboration d’un nouveau matériau polymère biphasique de type Super-TPV (thermoplastique vulcanisé) contenant une phase réticulée par le procédé d’extrusion réactive. La phase caoutchoutique est constituée d’un Vinyl-PDMS de haute masse molaire qui est réticulé dynamiquement avec une matrice thermoplastique PA12 lors du procédé de mise en œuvre à l’état fondu (T≈200°C). Le premier des quatre chapitres de ce mémoire est consacré à une étude bibliographique des différents aspects fondamentaux de la réticulation radicalaire des silicones. Dans le chapitre 2, nous avons étudié le processus de réticulation radicalaire du PDMS en fonction de la température (T>160°C). Le peroxyde de dicumyle (DCP) a été utilisé comme amorceur de la réaction. Pour tenter de contrôler la réaction de réticulation à ces températures élevées, le tétraméthylpipéridyloxyde (TEMPO) a été utilisé. Nous avons ainsi montré que le temps à la transition sol-gel viscoélastique augmente en fonction de la concentration de l’inhibiteur. Des études en RMN, DSC et TGA-MS ont montré que le mécanisme à l’origine de ce temps d’inhibition est le greffage des radicaux nitroxyles sur la chaine polymère silicone. Dans le chapitre 3, un modèle original a été développé avec succès pour décrire la rhéocinétique de la réticulation radicalaire contrôlée du PDMS. Cette modélisation est basée sur le couplage de la cinétique des macro-radicaux PDMS recombinés [Rcc(t)] et la variation des modules complexes de cisaillement (G'(t) et de G"(t)). Finalement, dans le chapitre 4 ces études fondamentales ont été développées à l’élaboration d’un TPV basé sur la réticulation radicalaire de la gomme silicone dans une matrice PA12. Nous avons alors montré que l'addition du TEMPO permet d’élaborer par un procédé dynamique un nouveau Super-TPV ayant une structure et une morphologie contrôlée. / The control of macromolecular structure has recently become an important topic of polymer science from both an academic and an industrial point of view. Indeed, free-radical crosslinking of Polydimethyl-vinylmethyl-siloxane (vinyl-PDMS) rubber by organic peroxide suffers from premature crosslinking at high temperatures, which is called scorching. Consequently, the basic aim of the investigations described in this thesis is to widen and explore the network topology–crosslinking kinetics relationships and find a novel way to control free-radical crosslinking chemistry and topological parameters of final PDMS networks. The work is primarily focused on the extensive study of the crosslinking control of PDMS rubber at high temperatures. A novel composition using 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinyloxyl (TEMPO) and dicumyl peroxide (DCP) for scorch delay and control of the final network topology of the PDMS has been proposed. The work specified in this thesis is therefore directed to find a proper [TEMPO]/[DCP] ratio provided the development of a new biphasic material such as PA12/PDMS blend type TPV (Thermoplastic Vulcanizated). For this purpose a new method based on the relationship between the kinetics of the macro-radicals coupling [Rcc(t)] was derived from a fundamental kinetic model and the viscoelastic changes of the complex shear modulus (G’(t) and G”(t)). As a main result, the rheological modelling shows that this new method accurately predicts the time variation of complex shear modulus at any temperature and [TEMPO]/[DCP] ratio. Interestingly, addition of TEMPO to the TPV novel composition provided the PA12/PDMS blend compatibilization in the dynamic process and gives a new material having a controlled structure and morphology. A better insight in understanding the blend composition and the morphology development relationships is aimed at.

L'objectif de notre travail de développer des multi-matériaux de type sandwich acier/polymère/acier destinés au secteur automobile en vue de l'allègement des structures. Ce nouveau matériau doit satisfaire plusieurs critères, à savoir: i) grande déformabilité à froid en vue de l'emboutissage, ii) tenue au fluage à haute température (T=200°C, étape de cataphorèse), iii) tenue en milieu agressif (chaud, humide, brouillard salin). De plus, l'adhésion polymère-métal doit être maîtrisée en vue d'éliminer les phénomènes de délamination lors de l'emboutissage des tôles. Ce sandwich doit être réalisable sur une ligne industrielle dont la température maximale de complexage est limitée à 200°C. Si une solution à chacun de ces points particuliers peut être facilement apportée, la réponse à l'ensemble de ces critères par une formulation unique est beaucoup plus complexe. Nous nous sommes focalisés sur une formulation permettant de répondre au critère de tenue au fluage pour des températures supérieures à 200°C mais dont l'adhésion à chaud sur le métal (étape de complexage sur la ligne industrielle) doit être à inférieure à cette même température de 200°C. Pour cela nous avons développé une formulation à base de polymères immiscibles polyamide 11/polyoléfine fonctionnalisée anhydride maléique compatibilisés in-situ. Nos travaux ont donc porté sur l'optimisation de cette formulation, via le contrôle de la morphologie en vue de l'élaboration d'un film ayant les caractéristiques d'un fluide polymère à contrainte seuil d'écoulement tout en ayant les propriétés d'adhésion adéquate / The aim of this work is to develop multimaterials such as steel/polymer/steel composites for weight savings in automotive industry. To fully take advantage of properties of both steel and polymer materials, adhesion steel-polymer must be well controlled. Moreover, the composite must be compatible with processing on the industrial line and last not least, the structure must be flow resistant during the cataphoresis step (Painting process at 200°C for 30 minutes). This last condition is essential and our work will focuse on the development of compatibilized polymers blend made of polyamide 11 and polyolefin grafted maleic anhydride with yield stress properties. We successfully optimize the formulation via morphological control in order to develop a yield stress fluid with good adhesive properties

Ces travaux de recherche ont porté sur l'élaboration et la compatibilisation de mélanges de matériaux biosourcés à base d'amidon plastifié et de poly (acide lactique). La transformation de l'amidon natif en amidon plastifié est réalisable par extrusion en utilisant des plastifiants. Dans notre étude, les propriétés finales de l'amidon plastifié ont été contrôlées en faisant varier les conditions du procédé (température, temps de séjour, vitesse de rotation des vis) et du matériau (nature et teneur en plastifiant). La plastification de l'amidon par l'eau, le glycérol, le sorbitol et l'acide citrique a ainsi été étudiée. Les mélanges d'amidon plastifié et le poly (acide lactique)(PLA) ont été préparés et caractérisés dans la deuxième partie du travail. Afin d'améliorer la compatibilité de ces polymères, une voie consiste à incorporer un copolymère dans le mélange.Dans ce travail, le copolymère utilisé est un copolymère (Amylose-g-PLA) constitué d'une dorsale amylose et de greffons poly (acide lactique). Une polymérisation en trois étapes a été utilisée pour la synthèse du copolymère dans le but de contrôler la taille et le nombre de greffons de PLA. Deux types de copolymère ont été préparés : le type 1 contenant un nombre élevé de greffons de faible masse molaire et le type 2 contenant un nombre limité de greffons de haute masse molaire. L'efficacité de l'addition de ces copolymères Amylose-g-PLA dans les mélanges (PLA et amidon plastifié) est étudiée dans la dernière partie de ce travail. Une comparaison entre la morphologie et les propriétés mécaniques des mélanges préparées avec ces différents copolymères révèle l'efficacité plus élevée du copolymère de type 1 / This study dealt with the development and the compatibilization of the blends of plasticized starch and polylactic acid. The transformation of native to plasticized starch is possible by extrusion in the presence of plasticizers. In this work, the final properties of plasticized starch are controlled by changing process parameters (temperature, extrusion time, screw's rotation speed) and nature and quantity of plasticizers. Plasticization of starch by water, glycerol, sorbitol and citric acid is studied. The blends of plasticized starch and poly (lactic acid) (PLA) are prepared and characterized in the second part of this work. To improve the compatibility of the blend, one way is the addition of a copolymer to the mixture to stabilize the dispersed phase in the matrix. The copolymer used in this work (Amylose-g-PLA) is constituted of amylose backbone and poly (lactic acid) (PLA) grafts. The number and the size of the grafted chains of PLA have been controlled by a three step process polymerization. Two copolymer structures have been prepared: type1, containing high numbers of low molar weight PLA grafts and type 2, lower numbers of high molar weight PLA grafts. In the final part, efficiency of these copolymers (Amylose-g-PLA) in these blends is studied. The comparison between morphology and mechanical properties of blends prepared with these copolymers, demonstrate the higher efficiency of type1 copolymer

L‟objectif de cette thèse est de valoriser les polymères styréniques issus des déchets d‟équipements électroniques et électriques. Les polymères considérés sont le polystyrène (PS), le polystyrène choc (HIPS), le poly(acrylonitrile-butadiène-styrène) (ABS), l'ABS couplé avec du polycarbonate (ABS/PC) et le poly(styrène-acrylonitrile) (SAN). Une étude préliminaire a permis de définir deux mélanges à compatibiliser : le mélange PS/ABS et le mélange PS/PC. Pour le mélange PS/ABS, la voie de compatibilisation ionique est étudiée. L‟ajout d‟un copolymère présentant une structure ionique et la création d‟un réseau in-situ sont tentés. Ces deux voies n‟ont pas donné de résultats concluants en termes d‟amélioration des propriétés finales du mélange. Le mélange PS/PC est lui compatibilisé par ajout d‟un copolymère polystyrène bloc-poly(éthylène-butylène)-bloc-polystyrène greffé PC. Ce copolymère est tout d‟abord créé en mélangeur interne, afin d‟étudier différents catalyseurs susceptibles d‟initier le greffage, puis l‟extrusion réactive est utilisée pour synthétiser ce copolymère à grande échelle. Plusieurs taux de copolymère sont alors introduits dans le mélange PS/PC et l‟amélioration des propriétés et des microstructures prouve son effet compatibilisant / The aim of this work consists in the recycling of the styrenic polymers coming from waste of electric and electronic equipments. Polystyrene (PS), high impact polystyrene (HIPS), poly(acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) (ABS), its alloy with the polycarbonate (ABS/PC) and poly(styrene-acrylonitrile) (SAN) are considered. A preliminary study permits to choose two blends to study: PS/ABS and PS/PC. In the case of PS/ABS blend, the ionic way of compatibilization was studied. The addition of a copolymer containing an ionic structure and the creation of an ionic network in-situ are investigated. Both these attempts are not conclusive about the improvement of the final properties of the blend. The PS/PC blend is then compatibilized by adding a polystyrene-block-poly(ethylene-butylene)-block-polystyrene grafted polycarbonate. This copolymer is first created in an internal mixer, in order to study different catalysts able to initiate the grafting, and then the reactive extrusion is used to synthesize it on a large scale. Several amounts are introduced in the PS/PC blend and the improvement of the properties and microstructures proves its compatibilizing effect

Dans ce travail de thèse, nous nous sommes intéressés au mélange de la farine de blé et du poly(acide lactique). La farine de blé, qui est composée principalement d'amidon, a été thermoplastifiée en extrudeur bivis par l'effet conjugué de la chaleur et du cisaillement en présence de plastifiants. Le poly(acide lactique) est, quant à lui, le polyester biodégradable le plus répandu à l'heure actuelle. Le mélange de ces deux phases est thermodynamiquement immiscible et peu compatible, différents leviers sont testés afin d'améliorer la qualité du mélange. Une première partie de ce travail repose sur la recherche de conditions optimales pour la transformation et le mélange des matières premières. L'extrusion bivis est utilisée à la fois pour plastifier l'amidon et pour assurer un bon mélange entre les phases. Le profil de vis et les différents équipements sont donc choisis en conséquence. Différents paramètres classiques de l'extrusion bivis sont étudiés : le profil de vis, le profil de température, le taux de remplissage… L'étude de la formulation, notamment des plastifiants utilisés pour la plastification de l'amidon mais également l'utilisation de compatibilisants pour améliorer l'interface amidon/PLA est traitée en deuxième partie. L'acide citrique est testé à la fois comme plastifiant et comme compatibilisant. Ces investigations nous ont permis de mettre au point différents grades intéressants répondant à des applications industrielles distinctes : injectabilité, souplesse, rigidité… / In this work, we have been interested in blending wheat flour and poly(lactic acid). Wheat flour, which is mainly constituted of starch, has been transformed with plasticizers in a twin-screw extruder with the effect of heat and shear. Poly(lactic acid) is the main biodegradable polyester in the world nowadays. These two phases are thermodynamically immiscible and not very compatible, different ways are tried to improve the blend quality. A first part of this work lies on the search of optimal conditions to transform and blend the raw materials. Twin-screw extrusion is used to pasticize starch and to ensure a good blending between the two phases. Screw design and different equipments have been chosen for this purpose. Classical twin-screw parameters have been studied: screw design, temperature profile, filling ratio… The study of the formulation, more particularly of plasticizers for starch plasticization but also of compatibilizers to improve starch/PLA interphase is tackled in a second part. Citric acid is tested as a plasticizer but also as a compatibilizer. These researches have allowed to develop interesting formulations for industrial applications: possibility of processing by injection-molding, flexibility, rigidity…

L’objectif de cette thèse est le développement des matériaux polymères injectables innovants issus de ressources renouvelables et répondant aux exigences techniques automobiles. Pour cela, des mélanges à base de polyoléfines (POs) et du poly(3- hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalérate) (PHBV) ont été étudiés. Ces mélanges polymères étant non-miscibles, l’optimisation de leurs propriétés par compatibilisation a été réalisée selon différentes approches. Dans un premier temps, la synthèse de polypropylène fonctionnel original avec des taux de greffage relativement élevés et sans perte de masses molaires a permis, par réaction in-situ, la compatibilisation des mélanges PP/PHBV. Dans une deuxième partie, le poly(éthylène-co- alcool vinylique) greffé-poly(3- hydroxybutyrate-co- hydroxyvalérate) a été synthétisé par extrusion réactive, ce copolymère a été utilisé ensuite comme compatibilisant pour les mélanges PE/PHBV. L’ajout de ces compatibilisants a permis d’obtenir des matériaux ayant des propriétés optimisées et une morphologie nettement plus fine que les systèmes non compatibilisés démontrant ainsi leur efficacité / The main objective of this work is the development of innovative materials from renewable resources for the automotive industry. Polymer blends of polyolefins (POs) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) were prepared through twin screw extruder process and studied. These polymer blends are non-miscible, then in order to optimize their final properties, compatibilizing agents were synthesized by reactive extrusion. On the one hand, functionalized polypropylene with various polar monomers and without significant molecular weight loss was synthesized with the aim to compatibilize PP/PHBV blends, on the other hand, poly(ethylene-co- vinylalcohol)-graft- poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) was obtained by exchange reactions in the presence of an efficient catalyst and those in order to compatibilize PE/PHBV blends. Efficiency of these compatibilizers was investigated in the last part of this study which is dedicated to POs/PHBV polymer blends compatibilization. Materials with improved properties and finer morphologies than the non- compatibilized systems were obtained thanks to the compatibilizers

O poli(ácido láctico) (PLA) é um polímero biodegradável, biocompatível e bioabsorvível proveniente de fontes renováveis. Constitui uma excelente alternativa sustentável para substituição dos polímeros provenientes de petróleo, atualmente dominantes no mercado industrial. Apesar das vantagens, o PLA tem baixa tenacidade e reduzida elongação na ruptura a temperatura ambiente, o que torna a sua utilização limitada em usos que necessitem de alta deformação plástica em níveis de exigência mecânicos elevados. Misturas mecânicas de PLA com polímeros altamente flexíveis, como é o caso da poli(ε-caprolactona) (PCL), podem resultar em novos materiais com propriedades mecânicas adequadas para diferentes aplicações. Blendas PLA/PCL são completamente imiscíveis, sendo seu comportamento mecânico altamente dependente da interação interfacial entre os componentes da blenda. Portanto, o objetivo desse trabalho é avaliar o efeito compatibilizante de um copolímero em bloco de baixa massa molar (2000 g mol-1) derivado de ε-caprolactona e policarbonato (C2) e, disponível comercialmente em blendas imiscíveis PLA/PCL. Blendas binárias e ternárias foram preparadas por mistura mecânica no estado fundido via processo de extrusão em rosca simples. O teor de PLA nas blendas foi de 75, 50 e 25% (em massa) e a concentração do copolímero de 0, 1, 3, 5 e 7% (em massa). O comportamento térmico, morfológico e mecânico das blendas compatibilizadas e não compatibilizadas foi avaliado por Calorimetria Exploratória Diferencial (DSC), Análise Termodinâmico-Mecânica (DMTA), Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura (MEV) e ensaios de tração, flexão e impacto Izod. Os resultados de DSC e DMTA indicaram que o copolímero provocou pequena redução na temperatura de transição vítrea (Tg) do PLA, sugerindo que o C2 é solúvel no PLA. Entretanto, nas micrografias das superfícies de fraturas do PLA foi nítida a presença de pequenas micelas formadas pelo copolímero em bloco, indicando que há um limite de solubilidade do compatibilizante na fase de PLA. Os resultados obtidos em tração mostraram que com o aumento do teor de compatibilizante, a tensão no escoamento, a tensão na ruptura e o módulo elástico das blendas sofrem alterações. A propriedade de tenacidade, avaliada no ensaio de impacto Izod, mostrou que as blendas tiveram um ganho na resistência quando comparadas com o PLA puro. Os resultados mostraram que o copolímero em bloco derivado de ε-caprolactona e policarbonato alifático pode atuar como compatibilizante para blendas PLA/PCL / Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a biodegradable, biocompatible and bioabsorbable polymer from renewable sources. It is an excellent sustainable alternative for replacing petroleum polymers, currently dominant in the industrial market. Despite the advantages, PLA has low toughness and reduced elongation at room temperature, which makes its use limited in uses that require high plastic deformation under high mechanical stress levels. Mechanical mixtures of PLA with highly flexible polymers, such as poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), may result in new materials with mechanical properties suitable for different applications. PLA/PCL blends are completely immiscible, and their mechanical behavior is highly dependent on the interfacial interaction between the components of the blend. Therefore, the objective of this work is to evaluate the compatibilizing effect of a low molar mass block copolymer (2000 g mol-1) derived from ε-caprolactone and polycarbonate (C2) and commercially available in PLA/PCL immiscible blends. Binary and ternary blends were prepared by mechanical mixing in the melted state via single-screw extrusion process. The content of PLA in the blends was 75, 50 and 25% (% by mass) and the copolymer concentration was 0, 1, 3, 5 and 7% (% by mass). The thermal, mechanical and morphological behavior of compatibilized and non-compatibilized blends was evaluated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermodynamic-mechanical analysis (DMTA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), tensile test, flexion test, and Izod impact. The results of DSC and DMTA indicated that the copolymer caused a small reduction in the glass transition temperature (Tg) of PLA, suggesting that C2 is soluble in PLA. However, in the micrographies of the fracture surfaces of the PLA the presence of small micelles formed by the block copolymer is clear, indicating that there is a limit of solubility of the compatibilizer in the PLA phase. The results obtained in a tensile test showed that with the increase of the compatibilizing content, the tension in the flow, the tension at rupture and the elastic modulus of the blends undergo changes. The tenacity property, evaluated in the Izod impact test, showed that the blends had a gain in resistance when compared to pure PLA. The results showed that block copolymer derived from ε-caprolactone and aliphatic polycarbonate can act as a compatibilizer for PLA/PCL blends.

O Poli(ácido láctico) (PLA) é um polímero biodegradável, biocompatível e biorreabsorvível proveniente de fontes renováveis. Constitui uma excelente alternativa sustentável para os polímeros provenientes de petróleo, atualmente dominantes no mercado industrial. Porém, apresenta baixas ductilidade e tenacidade como principais limitações mecânicas. Um dos métodos mais utilizados para modificar essas propriedades é a mistura mecânica do PLA com polímeros flexíveis, como a poli(ε-caprolactona) (PCL). Entretanto, o alto desempenho mecânico de blendas PLA/PCL é difícil de ser atingido devido à imiscibilidade dos polímeros. A melhoria de propriedades, neste caso, só é conseguida por meio de compatibilização. Este trabalho visa avaliar o efeito compatibilizante do copolímero tribloco de baixo peso molecular derivado de ε-caprolactona e tetrametileno éter glicol disponível comercialmente em blendas imiscíveis de PLA com PCL. Blendas binárias e ternárias foram preparadas por mistura mecânica no estado fundido via processo de extrusão em rosca simples. O teor de PLA nas blendas variou em 75, 50 e 25% (% em massa) e a concentração do copolímero em 0, 1,5, 3 e 5% (% em massa). A avaliação morfológica e o comportamento térmico e mecânico das blendas PLA/PCL foram realizados por microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), calorimetria exploratória diferencial (DSC), análise térmica dinâmico-mecânica (DMTA) e ensaios mecânicos de tração, flexão e impacto Izod. O efeito compatibilizante do copolímero foi mais bem observado nas blendas com 75% (% em massa) de PLA, enquanto que nas blendas com 50% e 25% (% em massa) de PLA esse efeito não foi tão evidente. Os resultados obtidos no ensaio de tração mostraram que com o aumento do teor de compatibilizante, a tensão no escoamento, a tensão na ruptura e o módulo elástico das blendas com 75% (% em massa) de PLA se mantiveram praticamente constantes, enquanto que a deformação na ruptura evoluiu de 20% na blenda com 1,5% (% em massa) de copolímero para 84% na blenda com 5% (% em massa) de copolímero. As análises morfológicas indicaram que o copolímero em bloco agiu na interface PLA/PCL, melhorando sua adesão. Esse resultado foi reforçado pelas análises térmicas, onde foi constatado que as Tg\'s e Tm\'s do PLA e do PCL nas blendas não apresentaram alterações, o que indica que o copolímero encontra-se na região interfacial da blenda. A resistência ao impacto Izod com entalhe, propriedade mecânica utilizada nesse trabalho como uma medida da tenacidade, da blenda PLA75C5 alcançou 42 J/m, valor significativamente superior ao determinado para o PLA puro, por volta de 28 J/m. Esses resultados mostram claramente que o copolímero tribloco derivado de ε-caprolactona e tetrametileno éter glicol é um eficiente compatibilizante para blendas PLA/PCL. / The Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) is a biodegradable, biocompatible and bioabsorbable polymer derived from renewable sources. It is an excellent sustainable alternative to polymers derived from oil, currently dominating the industry. However, PLA has low ductility and poor toughness as main mechanical limitations. Mechanical mixing of PLA with flexible polymers, such as poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL), is one of the most used methods to modify these properties. However, a high mechanical performance of PLA/PCL blends is difficult to achieve due to the immiscibility of the polymers. The improvement of properties in this case is achieved only by compatibilization. This study aims to evaluate compatibilizer effect of a low molecular weight tri-block copolymer derived from ε-caprolactone and tetramethylene ether glycol, commercially available, on immiscible blends of PLA with PCL. Binary and ternary blends were prepared by mechanical blending in melt state through a single screw extrusion. The content of PLA in the blends ranged in 75, 50 and 25 wt% and the concentration of copolymer in 0, 1.5, 3 and 5 wt%. The morphological evaluation and the thermal and mechanical behavior of PLA/PCL blends were performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) and tensile test, flexural and Izod impact. The compatibilizer effect of the copolymer was more clearly observed in the blends with 75 wt% PLA, whereas in blends with 50 wt% to 25 wt% of PLA this effect was not so evident. The results of the mechanical tests showed that with the increase of the compatibilizer content, the yield stress, the stress at break and the elastic modulus of the blends with 75% (wt%) remained practically constant, while the elongation at break evolved from 20% in the blend with 1.5 wt% of copolymer to 84% in the blend to with 5 wt% of copolymer. Morphological analysis indicated that the block copolymer acted in the PLA/PCL interface, improving adhesion. This results were reinforced by thermal analysis, where it was found that the Tg and Tm of PLA and PCL in the blends showed no change, indicating that the copolymer is in the interfacial region of the blend. The Izod impact strength (Notched Izod), mechanical properties used in this work as a measure of toughness, of the blend PLA75C5 reached 42 J/m, significantly higher than the determined for pure PLA, about 28 J/m. These results clearly show that the triblock copolymer derived from ε-caprolactone and tetramethylene ether glycol is a good compatibilizer for blends PLA/PCL because it acts at the interfacial region, promoting the adhesion between the phases.

O poli(ácido láctico) (PLA) é um polímero biodegradável, biocompatível e bioabsorvível proveniente de fontes renováveis. Constitui uma excelente alternativa sustentável para substituição dos polímeros provenientes de petróleo, atualmente dominantes no mercado industrial. Apesar das vantagens, o PLA tem baixa tenacidade e reduzida elongação na ruptura a temperatura ambiente, o que torna a sua utilização limitada em usos que necessitem de alta deformação plástica em níveis de exigência mecânicos elevados. Misturas mecânicas de PLA com polímeros altamente flexíveis, como é o caso da poli(ε-caprolactona) (PCL), podem resultar em novos materiais com propriedades mecânicas adequadas para diferentes aplicações. Blendas PLA/PCL são completamente imiscíveis, sendo seu comportamento mecânico altamente dependente da interação interfacial entre os componentes da blenda. Portanto, o objetivo desse trabalho é avaliar o efeito compatibilizante de um copolímero em bloco de baixa massa molar (2000 g mol-1) derivado de ε-caprolactona e policarbonato (C2) e, disponível comercialmente em blendas imiscíveis PLA/PCL. Blendas binárias e ternárias foram preparadas por mistura mecânica no estado fundido via processo de extrusão em rosca simples. O teor de PLA nas blendas foi de 75, 50 e 25% (em massa) e a concentração do copolímero de 0, 1, 3, 5 e 7% (em massa). O comportamento térmico, morfológico e mecânico das blendas compatibilizadas e não compatibilizadas foi avaliado por Calorimetria Exploratória Diferencial (DSC), Análise Termodinâmico-Mecânica (DMTA), Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura (MEV) e ensaios de tração, flexão e impacto Izod. Os resultados de DSC e DMTA indicaram que o copolímero provocou pequena redução na temperatura de transição vítrea (Tg) do PLA, sugerindo que o C2 é solúvel no PLA. Entretanto, nas micrografias das superfícies de fraturas do PLA foi nítida a presença de pequenas micelas formadas pelo copolímero em bloco, indicando que há um limite de solubilidade do compatibilizante na fase de PLA. Os resultados obtidos em tração mostraram que com o aumento do teor de compatibilizante, a tensão no escoamento, a tensão na ruptura e o módulo elástico das blendas sofrem alterações. A propriedade de tenacidade, avaliada no ensaio de impacto Izod, mostrou que as blendas tiveram um ganho na resistência quando comparadas com o PLA puro. Os resultados mostraram que o copolímero em bloco derivado de ε-caprolactona e policarbonato alifático pode atuar como compatibilizante para blendas PLA/PCL / Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a biodegradable, biocompatible and bioabsorbable polymer from renewable sources. It is an excellent sustainable alternative for replacing petroleum polymers, currently dominant in the industrial market. Despite the advantages, PLA has low toughness and reduced elongation at room temperature, which makes its use limited in uses that require high plastic deformation under high mechanical stress levels. Mechanical mixtures of PLA with highly flexible polymers, such as poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), may result in new materials with mechanical properties suitable for different applications. PLA/PCL blends are completely immiscible, and their mechanical behavior is highly dependent on the interfacial interaction between the components of the blend. Therefore, the objective of this work is to evaluate the compatibilizing effect of a low molar mass block copolymer (2000 g mol-1) derived from ε-caprolactone and polycarbonate (C2) and commercially available in PLA/PCL immiscible blends. Binary and ternary blends were prepared by mechanical mixing in the melted state via single-screw extrusion process. The content of PLA in the blends was 75, 50 and 25% (% by mass) and the copolymer concentration was 0, 1, 3, 5 and 7% (% by mass). The thermal, mechanical and morphological behavior of compatibilized and non-compatibilized blends was evaluated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermodynamic-mechanical analysis (DMTA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), tensile test, flexion test, and Izod impact. The results of DSC and DMTA indicated that the copolymer caused a small reduction in the glass transition temperature (Tg) of PLA, suggesting that C2 is soluble in PLA. However, in the micrographies of the fracture surfaces of the PLA the presence of small micelles formed by the block copolymer is clear, indicating that there is a limit of solubility of the compatibilizer in the PLA phase. The results obtained in a tensile test showed that with the increase of the compatibilizing content, the tension in the flow, the tension at rupture and the elastic modulus of the blends undergo changes. The tenacity property, evaluated in the Izod impact test, showed that the blends had a gain in resistance when compared to pure PLA. The results showed that block copolymer derived from ε-caprolactone and aliphatic polycarbonate can act as a compatibilizer for PLA/PCL blends.