Table 3:
Flexural and impact properties of PHBV composites.
Samples
Flexural modulus (MPa)
Flexural strength (MPa)
Impact strength (KJ/m
2
)
Neat PHBV
1280 ± 120
28.2 ± 1.1
0.85 ± 0.15
40 wt.% kef
3605 ± 230
16.7 ± 4.0
2.25 ± 0.32
60 wt.% kef
4020 ± 370
14.1 ± 3.5
1.70 ± 0.10