Degradation of PLA Biocomposites Containing Mango Seed and Organo Montmorillonite Minerals
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DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2020.1788488
Abstract: The research of polylactic acid (PLA) packaging materials with high degradation rate is important toward high rate biodegradable packaging materials. The samples (PLA-mango seed residue-clays) were... read more here.
Keywords: mango seed; seed; pla biocomposites; degradation pla ... See more keywords
Investigation of Dynamic, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Calotropis procera Particle-Reinforced PLA Biocomposites
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DOI: 10.1155/2021/2491489
Abstract: The thermal behavior of the biodegradable Calotropis procera (CP) particle-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites was investigated. The injection molding process was used to make the composites, and the CP particle weight percentage was varied during… read more here.
Keywords: dynamic mechanical; procera particle; pla biocomposites; thermal properties ... See more keywords
Biodegradation of Poly(Lactic Acid) Biocomposites under Controlled Composting Conditions and Freshwater Biotope
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DOI: 10.3390/polym13040594
Abstract: The influence of additives such as natural-based plasticiser acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC), CaCO3 and lignin-coated cellulose nanocrystals (L-CNC) on the biodegradation of polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites was studied by monitoring microbial metabolic activity through respirometry.… read more here.
Keywords: biodegradation; composting conditions; pla biocomposites; freshwater biotope ... See more keywords
Preparation of Chemically Modified Lignin-Reinforced PLA Biocomposites and Their 3D Printing Performance
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DOI: 10.3390/polym13040667
Abstract: Using a simple esterification reaction of a hydroxyl group with an anhydride group, pristine lignin was successfully converted to a new lignin (COOH-lignin) modified with a terminal carboxyl group. This chemical modification of pristine lignin… read more here.
Keywords: lignin; pla biocomposites; cooh lignin; pristine lignin ... See more keywords
Thermomechanical Properties and Biodegradation Behavior of Itaconic Anhydride-Grafted PLA/Pecan Nutshell Biocomposites
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14245532
Abstract: The use of lignocellulose-rich biowaste as reinforcing filler in biodegradable polymers represents a sustainable option to obtain cost-effective bio-based materials to be used for several applications. In addition, the scarce polymer–biofiller interaction can be improved… read more here.
Keywords: itaconic anhydride; biodegradation behavior; pla biocomposites; thermomechanical properties ... See more keywords