Poly(butylene adipate-co-terphthalate) (PBAT) is a biodegradable polymer with high
ultimate elongation but low modulus. This paper demonstrates that the addition of nano-sized
clay can improve the modulus without significantly decreasing the tensile strength and
biodegradability of the PBAT , while offering enhanced blendability with a rigid biodegradable
polymer as a conceivable means to improve the PBAT’s modulus