scholarly journals Preparation and properties of poly (lactic acid)/magnetic Fe3O4 composites and nonwovens

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (66) ◽  
pp. 41929-41935 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Yu ◽  
Mingjun Wang ◽  
Hui Sun ◽  
Feichao Zhu ◽  
Jian Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Air Filtration ◽  
Melt Blowing ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Magnetic Fe3o4

The degradable and magnetic PLA/Fe3O4 melt-blown materials for air filtration application were prepared by melt-blowing process using the PLA/Fe3O4 composites with different components obtained by melt-mixing as the masterbatch.

Effect of cellulose nanofibers from cassava pulp on physical properties of poly(lactic acid) biocomposites

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (8) ◽  
pp. 1094-1108
Author(s):  
Thanh Chi Nguyen ◽  
Chaiwat Ruksakulpiwat ◽  
Yupaporn Ruksakulpiwat
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Cassava Pulp ◽  
Lower Temperature ◽  
Alkali Hydrolysis ◽  
Internal Mixer

Biocomposites of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) extracted from cassava pulp were successfully prepared by melt mixing in an internal mixer. CNFs were prepared from cassava pulp by submitting to alkali hydrolysis, bleaching treatment, and acid hydrolysis. The compatibility between CNFs and PLA matrix was improved using glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) grafted PLA (PLA-g-GMA) as an effective compatibilizer. Higher elongation at break and impact strength of PLA/PLA-g-GMA/CNFs biocomposites was achieved compared to that of neat PLA. PLA-g-GMA shows a strong effect on the crystallization behavior of the biocomposites. The PLA/PLA-g-GMA/CNFs biocomposites induce cold crystallization to take place at lower temperature. Higher degree of crystallinity of PLA/PLA-g-GMA/CNFs biocomposites was obtained compared to PLA/CNFs biocomposites. The mechanical and thermal properties of PLA/CNFs biocomposites at various ratios were investigated. With increasing CNFs contents, the modulus of the biocomposites increases. Thermal stability of PLA/CNFs and PLA/PLA-g-GMA/CNFs biocomposites did not change significantly compared to that of neat PLA.

The role of multiwall carbon nanotubes on physical, mechanical and rheological properties of poly(lactic acid)/natural rubber/CNT hybrid systems

2020 ◽  
pp. 096739112093135
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mahdi Salehi ◽  
Fatemeh Hakkak
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Droplet Size ◽  
Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Droplet Size Distribution ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposites ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Melt Mixing

The main objective of the present work was to study the role of carbon nanotube (CNT) on the microstructure development and physical, mechanical, and rheological properties of poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/natural rubber (NR)/CNT hybrid nanocomposites. The PLA/NR blend samples with constant blend ratio (90/10) were prepared by melt mixing in a laboratory internal mixer at a temperature of 190°C. The behavior of the PLA/NR blend was examined depending on the CNT content (0.5–6 wt%). The droplet size and droplet size distribution of the NR phase decreases with the increase in CNTs content. This could be explained in terms of compatibilizing effect of CNT and the changing of the viscosity ratio of the blend phases. The development of the microstructure and the physical properties of the blend were also investigated according to the CNT contents by measuring the linear viscoelasticity. The elongational behavior and mechanical properties of the blends were strongly dependent on the location of the CNT. The CNT worked as an efficient compatibilizer and also it worked as a reinforcing filler making the matrix more rigid.

Effects of Fiber Content and Alkali Treatment on the Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Poly(lactic acid)/Poly(caprolactone) Blend Jute Fiber-Filled Biodegradable Composites

2007 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. S. Ishiaku ◽  
X. Y. Yang ◽  
Y. W. Leong ◽  
H. Hamada ◽  
T. Semba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Alkali Treatment ◽  
Jute Fiber ◽  
Morphological Observation ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Tensile Fracture ◽  
Biodegradable Polyester ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Jute Fibers ◽  
Poly Caprolactone

An attempt was made at increasing both toughness and rigidity by simultaneous toughening and reinforcement. Natural fiber-reinforced biodegradable polyester blend composites were prepared from modified and unmodified biodegradable polyesters blends with surface-treated and untreated jute fibers by melt mixing and subsequent molding. The resulting cross-linked and uncross-linked poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/poly(caprolactone) (PCL)blends were used as the biodegradable polyester matrixes. Alkali treatment was performed as the surface treatments on the jute fiber. This study revealed that alkali treatment of the jute fiber improved the mechanical properties of the composites. The addition of dicumyl peroxide (DCP) also imparted significant changes to the PLA/PCL blend as revealed by thermal and dynamic mechanical analyses. Morphological observation of the DCP modified blend revealed the existence of a third phase at the boundary region of the PLA and PCL phases that could be termed the 'interphase,' while extensive plastic deformation of the tensile fracture surface of the DCP modified blend was observed. The crystalline nature of PLA and PCL are retained in the blend, while the presence of jute fibers interferes with cold crystallization.

scholarly journals Barrier Properties and Hydrophobicity of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) Composites Reinforced with Recycled Chinese Spirits Distiller’s Grains

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 2861
Author(s):  
Zhi-Jun Chen ◽  
Chi-Hui Tsou ◽  
Meng-Lin Tsai ◽  
Jipeng Guo ◽  
Manuel Reyes De Guzman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Distiller's Grains ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Section Structure

Adding natural biomass to poly(lactic acid) (PLA) as a reinforcing filler is a way to change the properties of PLA. This paper is about preparing PLA/biomass composites by physically melting and blending Chinese Spirits distiller’s grains (CSDG) biomass and PLA to optimize the composite performance. Composites of modified PLA (MPLA) with varying amounts of CSDG were also prepared by the melt-mixing method, and unmodified PLA/CSDG composites were used as a control group for comparative analysis. The functional groups of MPLA enhanced the compatibility between the polymer substrate and CSDG. The composite water vapor/oxygen barrier and mechanical properties were studied. It was found that the barrier and mechanical properties of MPLA/CSDG composites were significantly improved. SEM was adopted to examine the tensile section structure of the composites, and the compatibility between the filler and the matrix was analyzed. An appropriate amount of CSDG had a better dispersibility in the matrix, and it further improved the interfacial bonding force, which in turn improved the composite mechanical properties. X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, and differential scanning calorimetry were conducted to determine the crystalline properties and to analyze the stability of the composites. It was found that the CSDG content had a significant effect on the crystallinity. Barrier and biodegradation mechanisms were also discussed.

scholarly journals Impact of the Graphite Fillers on the Thermal Processing of Graphite/Poly(lactic acid) Composites

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 5346
Author(s):  
Daniel Kaczor ◽  
Kacper Fiedurek ◽  
Krzysztof Bajer ◽  
Aneta Raszkowska-Kaczor ◽  
Grzegorz Domek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Thermal Processing ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Expandable Graphite ◽  
Slight Reduction ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Neat Polymer ◽  
Industrial Grade ◽  
The Impact

To assess the impact of graphite fillers on the thermal processing of graphite/poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites, a series of the composite samples with different graphite of industrial grade as fillers was prepared by melt mixing. The average size of the graphite grains ranged between 100 µm and 6 µm. For comparative purposes, one of the carbon fillers was expandable graphite. Composites were examined by SEM, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopy. As revealed by thermogravimetric (TG) analyses, graphite filler slightly lowered the temperature of thermal decomposition of the PLA matrix. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) tests showed that the room temperature crystallinity of the polymer matrix is strongly affected by the graphite filler. The crystallinity of the composites determined from the second heating cycle reached values close to 50%, while these values are close to zero for the neat polymer. The addition of graphite to PLA caused a slight reduction in the oxidation induction time (OIT). The melt flow rate (MFR) of the graphite/PLA composites was lower than the original PLA due to an increase in flow resistance associated with the high crystallinity of the polymer matrix. Expandable graphite did not cause changes in the structure of the polymer matrix during thermal treatment. The crystallinity of the composite with this filler did not increase after first heating and was close to the neat PLA MFR value, which was extremely high due to the low crystallinity of the PLA matrix and delamination of the filler at elevated temperature.

scholarly journals Synthesis and characterization of MgAl-DBS LDH/PLA composite by sonication-assisted masterbatch (SAM) melt mixing method

RSC Advances ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 658-667 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Quispe-Dominguez ◽  
Sajid Naseem ◽  
Andreas Leuteritz ◽  
Ines Kuehnert
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Layered Double Hydroxides ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Dodecylbenzene Sulfonate ◽  
Mixing Method ◽  
Double Hydroxides

This research work is based on the comparison of the mixing phenomena of magnesium–aluminum (MgAl) layered double hydroxides (LDHs) intercalated by dodecylbenzene sulfonate (MgAl-DBS) in poly(lactic acid) (PLA).

scholarly journals Biocompatible Materials Based on Plasticized Poly(lactic acid), Chitosan and Rosemary Ethanolic Extract I. Effect of Chitosan on the Properties of Plasticized Poly(lactic acid) Materials

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 941 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cornelia Vasile ◽  
Elena Stoleru ◽  
Raluca Nicoleta Darie-Niţa ◽  
Raluca Petronela Dumitriu ◽  
Daniela Pamfil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Rosemary Extract ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Innovative Drug ◽  
Melt Mixing

The purpose of the present study is to develop new multifunctional environmentally friendly materials having applications both in medical and food packaging fields. New poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based multifunctional materials containing additives derived from natural resources like chitosan (CS) and rosemary extract (R) were obtained by melt mixing. Each of the selected components has its own specific properties such as: PLA is a biodegradable thermoplastic aliphatic polyester derived from renewable biomass, heat-resistant, with mechanical properties close to those of polystyrene and polyethylene terephthalate, and CS offers good antimicrobial activity and biological functions, while R significantly improves antioxidative action necessary in all applications. A synergy of their combination, an optimum choice of their ratio, and processing parameters led to high performance antimicrobial/antioxidant/biocompatible/environmentally degradable materials. The polyethylene glycol (PEG)-plasticized PLA/chitosan/powdered rosemary extract biocomposites of various compositions were characterized in respect to their mechanical and rheological properties, structure by spectroscopy, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, and in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility. Scanning electron microscopy images evidence the morphology features added by rosemary powder presence in polymeric materials. Incorporation of additives improved elongation at break, antibacterial and antioxidant activity and also biocompatibility. Migration of bioactive components into D1 simulant is slower for PEG-plasticized PLA containing 6 wt % chitosan and 0.5 wt % rosemary extract (PLA/PEG/6CS/0.5 R) biocomposite and it occurred by a diffusion-controlled mechanism. The biocomposites show high hydrophilicity and good in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility. No hematological, biochemical and immunological modifications are induced by subcutaneous implantation of biocomposites. All characteristics of the PEG-plasticized PLA-based biocomposites recommend them as valuable materials for biomedical implants, and as well as for the design of innovative drug delivery systems. Also, the developed biocomposites could be a potential nature-derived active packaging with controlled release of antimicrobial/antioxidant compounds.

Biocomposites of Poly(Lactic Acid) and Cellulose Nanofibers from Cassava Pulp

2017 ◽  
Vol 753 ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Chi Nguyen Thanh ◽  
Ruksakulpiwat Chaiwat ◽  
Ruksakulpiwat Yupaporn
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Epoxy Group ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Hydrolysis Method ◽  
Cassava Pulp ◽  
The Impact

Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) were used as biobased fillers to prepare poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based biocomposites. Cellulose nanofibers were extracted from cassava pulp (CP) by acid hydrolysis method. Before submitted to acid treatment, CP was pre-treated by alkali and bleaching treatments. The biocomposites were prepared by melt mixing, followed by hot melt pressing. In order to improve the compatibility of CNFs with PLA matrix, glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) grafted poly (lactic acid) (PLA-g-GMA) was used as a compatibilizer. PLA-g-GMA was prepared by grafting of GMA onto PLA chain via melt mixing using an internal mixer. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) micrograph shows that most nanofibers with the diameter in the range of 10-30 nm and immeasurable length were obtained. The appearance of two new peaks at 49.07 and 44.71 ppm in the carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance (13C-NMR) spectrum of PLA-g-GMA, which represent the carbons of the epoxy group of GMA, confirms that GMA was successfully grafted onto PLA chain. The morphology of biocomposites, characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), reveals that without using PLA-g-GMA, the poor dispersion of CNFs in PLA matrix was observed. In contrast to that, with using PLA-g-GMA, the dispersion of CNFs in PLA matrix was improved. Moreover, the impact strength results show that by incorporating 1.0 wt% CNFs into PLA matrix and using PLA-g-GMA as a compatibilizer, the impact strength of biocomposites was slightly enhanced compared to that of pure PLA.

Effect of Glycidyl Methacrylate (GMA) Content on Grafting Yield and Mechanical Properties of GMA Grafted Poly(Lactic Acid) Prepared by Melt Mixing Method

2016 ◽  
Vol 709 ◽  
pp. 27-31
Author(s):  
Thanh Chi Nguyen ◽  
Ruksakulpiwat Chaiwat ◽  
Yupaporn Ruksakulpiwat
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Glycidyl Methacrylate ◽  
Fracture Behaviour ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Molecular Weights ◽  
Grafting Reaction

Glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) was grafted onto poly (lactic acid) (PLA) by internal mixer using dicumyl peroxide (DCP) as an initiator. The results from proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) and gel permeation chromatograph (GPC) indicated that the grafting reaction of GMA onto PLA took place successfully. In order to obtain the optimal GMA content used to graft onto PLA chain, the GMA content was varied into 5, 10 and 15 wt% of PLA. GMA content of 10 wt% was found to give the highest elongation at break of glycidyl methacrylate grafted poly (lactic acid) (PLA-g-GMA). The weight-average molecular weights, the number-average molecular weights and polydispersity index of PLA increased after grafting with GMA. After grafting, the brittle fracture behaviour of PLA was changed to ductile fracture behaviour of PLA-g-GMA. With its superior mechanical properties compared to those of pure PLA, PLA-g-GMA can be considered to be used as a new generation of biodegradable polymer, which can be applied in many industrial applications.

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