Mechanical Properties of Poly(lactic acid)/Starch Composites Compatibilized by Maleic Anhydride
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- 29 May 2004
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in Biomacromolecules
- Vol. 5 (4), 1446-1451
- https://doi.org/10.1021/bm0400022
Abstract
Blending poly(lactic acid) (PLA) with wheat starch compatibized by maleic anhydride (MA) was performed with a lab-scale co-extruder. An initiator, 2,5-bis(tert-butylperoxy)-2,5 dimethylhexane (L101), was used to improve compatability among PLA, starch and MA. Interfacial adhesion between PLA and starch was significantly improved. Mechanical properties increased markedly compared to the virgin composites of PLA/starch. The PLA/starch composites at a constant ratio of 55/45 compatibilized by 1% MA and initiated by 10% L101 (MA basis) resulted in the highest tensile strength and elongation.Keywords
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