Dual purpose, bio-based polylactic acid (PLA)-polycaprolactone (PCL) blends for coated abrasive and packaging industrial coating applications
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DOI: 10.1007/s10965-020-02320-0
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to replace the existing synthetic kraft paper with a biodegradable PLA-PCL kraft paper that can serve as a valuable coated abrasive and packaging products replacing the conventional petroleum based… read more here.
Keywords: abrasive packaging; purpose; pla; coated abrasive ... See more keywords
Polyurethane based on PLA and PCL incorporated with catechin: Structural, thermal and mechanical characterization
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.02.028
Abstract: Abstract Catechin (Cat) was added into polyurethane (PU) based on a tri-block copolymer of poly( l -lactic acid) and poly(e-caprolactone) (PLLA- b -PCL- b -PLLA) to improve the thermal stability of the final PU composite… read more here.
Keywords: based pla; polyurethane based; pcl; cat ... See more keywords
PLA/PCL electrospun membranes of tailored fibres diameter as drug delivery systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.12.045
Abstract: Abstract The main electrospinning parameters, i.e., polymer concentration in the injectable solution, solvents used and their proportion, flow rate, voltage and distance to collector were herein systematically modified to analyse their particular influence in fibres… read more here.
Keywords: tailored fibres; pcl electrospun; electrospun membranes; fibres diameter ... See more keywords
Assessment of localization and degradation of ZnO nano-particles in the PLA/PCL biocompatible blend through a comprehensive rheological characterization
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2018.10.007
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this work was to investigate the effect of addition of various amounts of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles on the polylactide/polycaprolactone (PLA/PCL) blend prepared by melt mixing method. The morphological, rheological and… read more here.
Keywords: zno nps; degradation; blend; pla pcl ... See more keywords
Toughening modification of poly(lactic acid)/poly(ε-caprolactone) blends by in-situ compatibilization
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DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2023.2204912
Abstract: ABSTRACT Styrene – glycidyl acrylate copolymer Joncryl ADR4368 (ADR) was employed as a compatibilizer in the immiscible blends of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL). The morphology, crystallization behavior and mechanical properties were investigated. The… read more here.
Keywords: poly caprolactone; pla pcl; poly lactic; lactic acid ... See more keywords
Nerve ECM and PLA-PCL based electrospun bilayer nerve conduit for nerve regeneration
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1103435
Abstract: Introduction: The porcine nerve-derived extracellular matrix (ECM) fabricated as films has good performance in peripheral nerve regeneration. However, when constructed as conduits to bridge nerve defects, ECM lacks sufficient mechanical strength. Methods: In this study,… read more here.
Keywords: nerve; ecm; pla pcl; nerve regeneration ... See more keywords
Characterization of PLA/PCL/Green Mussel Shells Hydroxyapatite (HA) Biocomposites Prepared by Chemical Blending Methods
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15238641
Abstract: Recently, there has been an increase in the number of studies conducted on the process of developing hydroxyapatite (HA) to use in biocomposites. HA can be derived from natural sources such as bovine bone. The… read more here.
Keywords: mussel shells; pla pcl; green mussel;
Investigation of the Effects of Chain Extender on Material Properties of PLA/PCL and PLA/PEG Blends: Comparative Study between Polycaprolactone and Polyethylene Glycol
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DOI: 10.3390/polym15092230
Abstract: This study investigated the effect of the Joncryl concentration on the properties of polylactide/poly(ε-caprolactone) (PLA/PCL) and PLA/poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) blends. The addition of Joncryl influenced the properties of both PLA-based blends. In the blend of… read more here.
Keywords: pla peg; pla pcl; joncryl;