This invention relates to the field of
polymer degradable materials technology, specifically to a biodegradable material, its preparation method, and its applications. The material is based on modified
polylactic acid (PLA), supplemented by antioxidants, plasticizers,
flame retardants, and inorganic fillers in
specific weight proportions. Its unique feature lies in the
polymerization of
lactic acid and epicatechin
imidazole ammonium chloride polymer under
stannous octoate catalysis, using chemical bonding to introduce the bioactive groups of epicatechin into the PLA backbone, significantly improving the material's
biodegradation rate, mechanical properties, and
thermal stability. The bioactive substances and ionic groups in this material promote microbial degradation, achieving complete
decomposition in a composting environment within a short time. Simultaneously, through molecular-level reinforcement and ionic cross-linking effects, the strength,
toughness, and high-temperature
processing performance of PLA are effectively improved. This material can be widely used in disposable tableware,
food packaging films, and biodegradable agricultural
mulch films.