Effect of the compatilizer and chemical treatments on the performance of poly(lactic acid)/ramie fiber composites

2021 ◽  
pp. 100843
Author(s):  
Jianghu Zhan ◽  
Guilong Wang ◽  
Jiao Li ◽  
Yanjin Guan ◽  
Guoqun Zhao ◽  
...  
2018 ◽  
Vol 917 ◽  
pp. 37-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Khusairy bin Bakri ◽  
Elammaran Jayamani ◽  
Soon Kok Heng ◽  
Akshay Kakar

In this short review paper, the physical and mechanical properties of acacia wood, poly lactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) were analyzed. Existing factors that affect the mechanical properties of natural fiber composites were investigated and identified. By knowing these factors, a possibility and potentiality in implementing the natural acacia wood reinforced material with hybrid polymer were discussed. It was found that the acacia wood had the potential to re-condition soil and have the potential to become reinforced materials in hybrid polymer composites. In addition, using fully biodegradable polymer such as PLA and PHA made it sustainable and environmentally friendly.


Author(s):  
Chandrasekhar R. Kothapalli ◽  
Montgomery T. Shaw ◽  
James R. Olson ◽  
Mei Wei

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 1117-1127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanan Song ◽  
Jun Liu ◽  
Shaozhuang Chen ◽  
Yubin Zheng ◽  
Shilun Ruan ◽  
...  

2012 ◽  
Vol 200 ◽  
pp. 312-315
Author(s):  
Ping Zhang ◽  
Bing Tao Wang ◽  
De Gao ◽  
Li Hua Wen

The paper describes the production and the mechanical characteristics of composites made completely from renewable raw materials, the corn straw fiber and the biodegradable plastic, poly(lactic acid). The effect of straw fiber content on the mechanical properties of the composites was studied and the optimum mass fraction was 15%. To enhance the mechanical properties of the composites, two different methods were tested. Maleic anhydride as the compatilizer was introduced into the composites but the changes of the mechanical properties were small. While the other method, pre-treatment for straw fiber before blending, the mechanical properties increased obviously. The tensile strength and the impact strength were 35.6 MPa and 1.67 kJ/m2, respectively.


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