The invention discloses a method for preparing a modified PHA
composite material by using a twin-screw extruder and application of the modified PHA
composite material. The method comprises the following steps: carrying out in-situ
melt blending on polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), poly (butylene
adipate terephthalate)-poly (butylene
adipate terephthalate) (PBAT),
polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and chain extenders in a twin-screw extruder, so that the chain extenders such as polyfunctional group
epoxy or
isocyanate react with molecular terminal groups of the PHA, the PBAT and the PVOH to form a partially crosslinked or grafted structure; therefore, the compatibility is enhanced, the
thermal stability is improved, and the barrier property is remarkably improved. Experiments prove that the obtained modified PHA
composite material has the characteristics of high strength, high elongation, excellent water and
oxygen resistance and biodegradability, and meets the strict requirements of multiple fields such as
food packaging, agricultural plastic mulching films, medical
consumables and the like on mechanical properties and barrier properties. The preparation method is simple, convenient and efficient, and large-scale
continuous production can be achieved on existing double-screw
extrusion equipment.