Abstract:
A novel bioabsorbable composite was prepared from chitin fiber reinforced PCL matrix, and the ARES was used to study the dynamic rheological behaviors of the composite melts. The increase of
Cf obviously enhanced the complex modulus and complex viscosity. And when
Cf was increased from 45% to 55%, the
G* curve showed the obvious'yielding behavior' like the mechanical properties, that was to say, the
G* had no variation with the change of frequency in a wide range. Moreover, the elasticity (
G') was over that of viscidity, which might be contributed to the formation of the 'network of fiber particle', and might result in a disadvantage for processing. For the
G '~
G″ plots and
η″~
η',the reinforcement of fiber increased the elasticity, prolonged the mail relaxation time, and widened the relaxation spectrum of the melts.