Original Articles: 2015 Vol: 7 Issue: 2
Evaluation of performance of cross linked biopolyesters of Cardanol and Castor oil and their IPNs under bacteriological attack
Abstract
Biodegradable crosslinked biopolyesters based on the fumarate ester of castor oil and methylolated cardanol were
prepared using naturally available byproducts of cashew nut shell liquid (cardanol) and castor oil by the
condensation of the crosslinking agent’s vinyl acetate (VA), n-vinyl pyrrolidone (VP), acryllonitrile (AN),
methylacryllate (MA) and methyl methacryllate (MMA) respectively. These biodegradable polyester resin blends
were subjected to antimicrobial activity under bacterial attack.