Research progress in toughening modification of poly(lactic acid)

2011 ◽  
Vol 49 (15) ◽  
pp. 1051-1083 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongzhi Liu ◽  
Jinwen Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Toughening Modification

scholarly journals A Review: Research Progress in Modification of Poly (Lactic Acid) by Lignin and Cellulose

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 776
Author(s):  
Sixiang Zhai ◽  
Qingying Liu ◽  
Yuelong Zhao ◽  
Hui Sun ◽  
Biao Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Green Composite ◽  
Materials Development ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Biomass Components

With the depletion of petroleum energy, the possibility of prices of petroleum-based materials increasing, and increased environmental awareness, biodegradable materials as a kind of green alternative have attracted more and more research attention. In this context, poly (lactic acid) has shown a unique combination of properties such as nontoxicity, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and good workability. However, examples of its known drawbacks include poor tensile strength, low elongation at break, poor thermal properties, and low crystallization rate. Lignocellulosic materials such as lignin and cellulose have excellent biodegradability and mechanical properties. Compounding such biomass components with poly (lactic acid) is expected to prepare green composite materials with improved properties of poly (lactic acid). This paper is aimed at summarizing the research progress of modification of poly (lactic acid) with lignin and cellulose made in in recent years, with emphasis on effects of lignin and cellulose on mechanical properties, thermal stability and crystallinity on poly (lactic acid) composite materials. Development of poly (lactic acid) composite materials in this respect is forecasted.

Electrical Properties of Heat-Treated Poly-Lactic Acid

2011 ◽  
Vol 131 (5) ◽  
pp. 395-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toru Oi ◽  
Katsuyoshi Shinyama ◽  
Shigetaka Fujita
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Electrical Properties ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Heat Treated

Dielectric Breakdown Properties of Poly-Lactic Acid with Spherulites Growth

2014 ◽  
Vol 134 (4) ◽  
pp. 237-242
Author(s):  
Naru Matsugasaki ◽  
Katsuyoshi Shinyama ◽  
Shigetaka Fujita
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Dielectric Breakdown ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid

Characterizing Attapulgite-Reinforced Nanocomposites of Poly(lactic acid)

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
pp. 732-743
Author(s):  
Chi-Hui Tsou ◽  
Jipeng Guo ◽  
Ji-Ang Lei ◽  
Manuel Reyes De Guzman ◽  
Maw-Cherng Suen
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid

Effect of Polyethylene Glycol in Nanocellulose/PLA Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 821 ◽  
pp. 89-95
Author(s):  
Wanasorn Somphol ◽  
Thipjak Na Lampang ◽  
Paweena Prapainainar ◽  
Pongdhorn Sae-Oui ◽  
Surapich Loykulnant ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Aspect Ratio ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Solvent Casting ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Mediated Oxidation

Poly (lactic acid) or PLA was reinforced by nanocellulose and polyethylene glycol (PEG), which were introduced into PLA matrix from 0 to 3 wt.% to enhance compatibility and strength of the PLA. The nanocellulose was prepared by TEMPO-mediated oxidation from microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) powder and characterized by TEM, AFM, and XRD to reveal rod-like shaped nanocellulose with nanosized dimensions, high aspect ratio and high crystallinity. Films of nanocellulose/PEG/PLA nanocomposites were prepared by solvent casting method to evaluate the mechanical performance. It was found that the addition of PEG in nanocellulose-containing PLA films resulted in an increase in tensile modulus with only 1 wt% of PEG, where higher PEG concentrations negatively impacted the tensile strength. Furthermore, the tensile strength and modulus of nanocellulose/PEG/PLA nanocomposites were higher than the PLA/PEG composites due to the existence of nanocellulose chains. Visual traces of crazing were detailed to describe the deformation mechanism.

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