Reaction Mechanism and Mechanical Property Improvement of Poly(Lactic Acid) Reactive Blending with Epoxy Resin

Polylactic acid (PLA) was melt-blended with epoxy resin to study the effects of the reaction on the mechanical and thermal properties of the PLA. The addition of 0.5% (wt/wt) epoxy to PLA increased the maximum tensile strength of PLA (57.5 MPa) to 67 MPa, whereas the 20% epoxy improved the elongatio...

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Main Authors: Krittameth Kiatiporntipthak, Nanthicha Thajai, Thidarat Kanthiya, Pornchai Rachtanapun, Noppol Leksawasdi, Yuthana Phimolsiripol, David Rohindra, Warintorn Ruksiriwanich, Sarana Rose Sommano, Kittisak Jantanasakulwong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/15/2429