Structure versus properties relationship of poly(lactic acid). I. Effect of crystallinity on barrier properties

2009 ◽  
Vol 47 (22) ◽  
pp. 2247-2258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjoleine Drieskens ◽  
Roos Peeters ◽  
Jules Mullens ◽  
Dirk Franco ◽  
Pieter J. Lemstra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Structure Versus

scholarly journals Effect of High Pressure Treatment on Poly(lactic acid)/Nano–TiO2 Composite Films

Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 2621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai Chi ◽  
Wenhui Li ◽  
Chunli Fan ◽  
Cheng Zhang ◽  
Lin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Pressure Treatment ◽  
Nano Tio2 ◽  
High Pressure Treatment

The microstructure, thermal properties, mechanical properties and oxygen and water vapor barrier properties of a poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/nano-TiO2 composite film before and after high pressure treatment were studied. Structural analysis showed that the functional group structure of the high pressure treated composite film did not change. It was found that the high pressure treatment did not form new chemical bonds between the nanoparticles and the PLA. The micro-section of the composite film after high pressure treatment became very rough, and the structure was depressed. Through the analysis of thermal and mechanical properties, high pressure treatment can not only increase the strength and stiffness of the composite film, but also increase the crystallinity of the composite film. Through the analysis of barrier properties, it is found that the barrier properties of composite films after high pressure treatment were been improved by the applied high pressure treatment.

scholarly journals Release of Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes from Biodegradable Poly(Lactic Acid) Films during Degradation and Combustion: Risk Associated with the End-of-Life of Nanocomposite Food Packaging Materials

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 2346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanislav Kotsilkov ◽  
Evgeni Ivanov ◽  
Nikolay Vitanov
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Safety Concern ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Qualitative Risk Assessment ◽  
The Matrix

Nanoparticles of graphene and carbon nanotubes are attractive materials for the improvement of mechanical and barrier properties and for the functionality of biodegradable polymers for packaging applications. However, the increase of the manufacture and consumption increases the probability of exposure of humans and the environment to such nanomaterials; this brings up questions about the risks of nanomaterials, since they can be toxic. For a risk assessment, it is crucial to know whether airborne nanoparticles of graphene and carbon nanotubes can be released from nanocomposites into the environment at their end-life, or whether they remain embedded in the matrix. In this work, the release of graphene and carbon nanotubes from the poly(lactic) acid nanocomposite films were studied for the scenarios of: (i) biodegradation of the matrix polymer at the disposal of wastes; and (ii) combustion and fire of nanocomposite wastes. Thermogravimetric analysis in air atmosphere, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used to verify the release of nanoparticles from nanocomposite films. The three factors model was applied for the quantitative and qualitative risk assessment of the release of graphene and carbon nanotubes from nanocomposite wastes for these scenarios. Safety concern is discussed in respect to the existing regulations for nanowaste stream.

Barrier properties and abrasion resistance of biopolymer‐based coatings on biodegradable poly(lactic acid) films

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (9) ◽  
pp. 1874-1881 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zarif Farhana Mohd Aris ◽  
Vishal Bavishi ◽  
Rashmi Sharma ◽  
Ramaswamy Nagarajan
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Abrasion Resistance ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Biodegradable Poly

scholarly journals Hybrid Biocomposites Based on Poly(Lactic Acid) and Silica Aerogel for Food Packaging Applications

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 4910 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Aragón-Gutierrez ◽  
Marina P. Arrieta ◽  
Mar López-González ◽  
Marta Fernández-García ◽  
Daniel López
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Silica Aerogel ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Barrier Performance

Bionanocomposites based on poly (lactic acid) (PLA) and silica aerogel (SiA) were developed by means of melt extrusion process. PLA-SiA composite films were plasticized with 15 wt.% of acetyl (tributyl citrate) (ATBC) to facilitate the PLA processability as well as to attain flexible polymeric formulations for films for food packaging purposes. Meanwhile, SiA was added in four different proportions (0.5, 1, 3 and 5 wt.%) to evaluate the ability of SiA to improve the thermal, mechanical, and barrier performance of the bionanocomposites. The mechanical performance, thermal stability as well as the barrier properties against different gases (carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and oxygen) of the bionanocomposites were evaluated. It was observed that the addition of 3 wt.% of SiA to the plasticized PLA-ATBC matrix showed simultaneously an improvement on the thermal stability as well as the mechanical and barrier performance of films. Finally, PLA-SiA film formulations were disintegrated in compost at the lab-scale level. The combination of ATBC and SiA sped up the disintegration of PLA matrix. Thus, the bionanocomposites produced here show great potential as sustainable polymeric formulations with interest in the food packaging sector.

scholarly journals Hybrid poly(lactic acid)/nanocellulose/nanoclay composites with synergistically enhanced barrier properties and improved thermomechanical resistance

2016 ◽  
Vol 65 (8) ◽  
pp. 988-995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jon Trifol ◽  
David Plackett ◽  
Cecile Sillard ◽  
Peter Szabo ◽  
Julien Bras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid

scholarly journals Efficient Gas and Water Vapor Barrier Properties of Thin Poly(lactic acid) Packaging Films: Functionalization with Moisture Resistant Nafion and Clay Multilayers

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (19) ◽  
pp. 5459-5466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federico Carosio ◽  
Samuele Colonna ◽  
Alberto Fina ◽  
Gaulthier Rydzek ◽  
Joseph Hemmerlé ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Packaging Films ◽  
Water Vapor Barrier ◽  
Moisture Resistant
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