scholarly journals Polyblends and composites of poly (lactic acid) (PLA): a review on the state of the art

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Krishna Prasad Rajan1 ◽  
Selvin P. Thomas12 ◽  
Aravinthan Gopanna2 ◽  
Ahmed Al-Ghamdi1 ◽  
Murthy Chavali3
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Renewable Resources ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Synthetic Polymers ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Renewable Sources ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Commercial Applications

Polymers obtained from renewable sources are gaining popularity over their petroleum based counter parts in recent years due to their capability to address the environmental pollution related concerns emanating from the widespread usage of synthetic polymers. Even though the polymers from renewable sources are attractive in an environmental point of view, some of the property limitations and the high cost of these materials pose limitations for their extensive commercial applications. These aspects opened the door for a large chunk of research activities in development of polyblends and composites containing polymers from renewable sources as one of the components. Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) is one of the most discussed and commercialized polymer originated from renewable resources. Even though it has many useful properties, certain disadvantages like high brittleness, low impact resistance etc. limit the wide spread commercialization of PLA. In this review article, the recent research activities which are aimed to fill this gap by various modifications of PLA are discussed with special emphasis on the latest research advancements in the field of biodegradable and non biodegradable systems containing PLA.

scholarly journals Nonwoven Membrane Supports from Renewable Resources: Bamboo Fiber Reinforced Poly(Lactic Acid) Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (13) ◽  
pp. 11885-11893 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai Anh Le Phuong ◽  
Nor Amira Izzati Ayob ◽  
Christopher F. Blanford ◽  
Nurul Fazita Mohammad Rawi ◽  
Gyorgy Szekely
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Bamboo Fiber ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Fiber Reinforced

Response of Modified Poly(lactic acid) to Microwave Radiation

2012 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 1393-1397
Author(s):  
Buranin Saengiet ◽  
Wasin Koosomsuan ◽  
Phassakarn Paungprasert ◽  
Rattikarn Khankrua ◽  
Sumonman Naimlang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Microwave Radiation ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Polypropylene Glycol ◽  
Heat Accumulation ◽  
The One ◽  
Internal Mixer

The frozen instant food packaging is the one of disposal product, which produced from petroleum–based plastic and has been accumulated worldwide pressuring on the environment. Therefore, the biodegradable plastics have become key candidates in this application. Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) was regarded as one of the most promising biodegradable polymer due to its good mechanical properties. The aim of this work was to study on the freezability and microwavability of PLA through crosslink reaction. For the improvement of the processibility of PLA, hyperbranched polymer (HBP) and polypropylene glycol (PPG) were used as plasticizer. Then the crosslinking of PLA was introduced by addition of peroxide (Luperox101) and triallyl isocyanurate (TAIC) in an internal mixer. Neat and modified PLA samples were characterized and testing for mechanical properties. From the gel content results, it was showed the increased value with the increased content of TAIC due to the denser crosslinked structure of polymer. This result was confirmed by FT-IR spectra. All modified PLA samples showed the higher %strain at break than neat PLA. In addition, impact resistance in frozen state showed the results of modified PLA with 0.1wt% of peroxide and 0.15 wt% of TAIC, was higher than neat PLA. Moreover, this composition also showed the highest microwave response and heat accumulation was suppressed when the specimen was immersed in the water during the test. From the results obtained in this work, the further investigation is needed to pursue and elucidate the relationship between the polymer structure and heat absorption when materials undergo the microwave radiation.

Study of the Properties of Plasticised Poly(Lactic Acid) with Poly(1,3-Butylene Adipate)

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 597-604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wang Ning ◽  
Zhang Xingxiang ◽  
Yu Jiugao ◽  
Fang Jianming
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Glass Transition ◽  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Migration Rate ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Thermally Induced ◽  
Migration Resistance ◽  
Area Of Application

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a biodegradable thermoplastic that can be produced from renewable resources, and so was considered as a major alternative to petroleum-based plastics for packaging applications. However, plasticisation of PLA was required in order to obtain films with sufficient flexibility. Poly(1, 3-butylene adipate) (PBA) was used as a novel plasticiser for PLA, and acetyltributyl citrate (ATBC) was used as the control. FTIR revealed that interaction took place between PLA and plasticiser. With an increasing plasticiser content, storage modulus and glass transition temperature decreased, but elongation at break increased. The elongation at break of PBA-plasticised PLA (PBA content 30 wt.%) could be above 600%, higher than that of ATBC-plasticised PLA (ATBC content 30 wt.%). Moreover, PBA was able to restrain thermally induced migration of plasticiser in plasticised PLA. It was also found that the migration rate of ATBC was directly proportional to the ATBC content in the blends. The rheology showed that the plasticiser could obviously decrease the shear viscosity and improve the fluidity of the blends. PBA was therefore recognised as a novel plasticiser for enhancing the properties of PLA. In particular, as a biodegradable polymer, PBA, when used as a plasticiser in PLA, can enhance migration resistance for its proper molecular weight. Moreover, the area of application of plasticised PLA is broadened.

scholarly journals Biodegradable Bicomponent Fibers from Renewable Sources: Melt-Spinning of Poly(lactic acid) and Poly[(3-hydroxybutyrate)-co- (3-hydroxyvalerate)]

2011 ◽  
Vol 297 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rudolf Hufenus ◽  
Felix A. Reifler ◽  
Katharina Maniura-Weber ◽  
Adriaan Spierings ◽  
Manfred Zinn
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Melt Spinning ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Renewable Sources ◽  
Bicomponent Fibers

The Influence of Poly(Lactic Acid) Addition to Thermal Properties of the Blended Polypropylene for Food Packaging Materials

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-41
Author(s):  
Achmad Hanafi Setiawan ◽  
Sanjaya Sanjaya ◽  
Fauzan Aulia
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Synthetic Polymers ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Packaging Materials ◽  
Complete Replacement ◽  
Food Packaging Materials ◽  
Immiscible Blend ◽  
Negative Impacts

The commonly used food packaging materials are made from synthetic polymers derived from petroleum. However, the use of synthetic polymers has negative impacts on the environment, because it is difficult to degrade naturally either by the biotic or abiotic process. Although their complete replacement with eco-friendly packaging films is just impossible to achieve economically, at least for a specific application like food packaging the use of bioplastics should be the future. One of the alternatives is to blend synthetic polymer for instance polypropylene (PP) with a natural polymer like poly-lactic acid (PLA). Because their mixture is an immiscible blend because they have highly different polarity, it is necessary to add a compatibilizer such as polypropylene-grafted maleic anhydride (PP-g-MAH) in order to increase the properties of its blend miscibility. The objective of this research was to study the influence of PLA addition to the thermal properties of their blend product with PP. The combinations of PP with PLA in the ratios of (80:20); (90:10); (95:5) were prepared and then characterized for their thermal property behaviour by means of TG and DSC. The results showed that increasing the amount of PLA will decrease their enthalpy significantly

scholarly journals Expanding Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) Applications: A Review on Modifications and Effects

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 4271
Author(s):  
Ahmed Z. Naser ◽  
Ibrahim Deiab ◽  
Fantahun Defersha ◽  
Sheng Yang
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Flame Retardants ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
High Price ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Waste Plastics ◽  
Biobased Polymers ◽  
Surgical Implants ◽  
Recent Climate

The high price of petroleum, overconsumption of plastic products, recent climate change regulations, the lack of landfill spaces in addition to the ever-growing population are considered the driving forces for introducing sustainable biodegradable solutions for greener environment. Due to the harmful impact of petroleum waste plastics on human health, environment and ecosystems, societies have been moving towards the adoption of biodegradable natural based polymers whose conversion and consumption are environmentally friendly. Therefore, biodegradable biobased polymers such as poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have gained a significant amount of attention in recent years. Nonetheless, some of the vital limitations to the broader use of these biopolymers are that they are less flexible and have less impact resistance when compared to petroleum-based plastics (e.g., polypropylene (PP), high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polystyrene (PS)). Recent advances have shown that with appropriate modification methods—plasticizers and fillers, polymer blends and nanocomposites, such limitations of both polymers can be overcome. This work is meant to widen the applicability of both polymers by reviewing the available materials on these methods and their impacts with a focus on the mechanical properties. This literature investigation leads to the conclusion that both PLA and PHAs show strong candidacy in expanding their utilizations to potentially substitute petroleum-based plastics in various applications, including but not limited to, food, active packaging, surgical implants, dental, drug delivery, biomedical as well as antistatic and flame retardants applications.

scholarly journals A review on graft compatibilizer for thermoplastic elastomer blend

2021 ◽  
Vol 2080 (1) ◽  
pp. 012003
Author(s):  
K.K. Nitiyah ◽  
Luqman Musa ◽  
M.S.M. Rasidi ◽  
Shayfull Zamree Abd Rahim ◽  
Rozyanty Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Thermoplastic Elastomer ◽  
Synthetic Polymers ◽  
The Other ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Internal Mixer ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Elastomer Blend

Abstract A biodegradable thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) blend is developed by blending poly (lactic acid) (PLA) and natural rubber (NR) or epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) and it is a sustainable substitution in recent years for synthetic polymers. PLA is high in mechanical strength and compostable, but it is highly stiff and brittle. The incorporation of NR or ENR to PLA increases the impact strength and toughness of PLA. However, the disparity in polarity between PLA and elastomer phase like NR and ENR results in TPE blend being incompatible. Hence, compatibilization is essential to improve its polarity and develop interactions. Compatibilizer that composed of two different polymer is known is graft compatibilizer with the aid of grafting agent. The graft compatibilizers are divided into two categories. The first type is made up of one polymer and grafting agent and, the other one is composed of two polymer groups and grafting agent. These two types of graft compatibilizer can be prepared via two different method such as direct melt blending and solution. Apart from this, the TPE blend is produced via the melt blending technique with mixing machines such as internal mixer and extruder. This article has reviewed the preparation of the graft compatibilizer and blending technique of TPE. Based on the findings, the graft compatibilizers has a significant role in improving miscibility and compatibility across blend composed of different phase.

scholarly journals Injection Molding of Thermoplastic Cellulose Esters and Their Compatibility with Poly(Lactic Acid) and Polyethylene

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 2358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pia Willberg-Keyriläinen ◽  
Hannes Orelma ◽  
Jarmo Ropponen
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Injection Molding ◽  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Cellulose Esters ◽  
Biobased Polymers ◽  
Future Potential ◽  
Injection Molded ◽  
Cellulose Materials

Interest in biobased polymers from renewable resources has grown in recent years due to environmental concerns, but they still have a minimal fraction of the total global market. In this study, the injection molding of thermoplastic cellulose octanate (cellulose C8) and cellulose palmitate (cellulose C16) were studied. The mechanical properties of injection-molded test specimens were analyzed by using tensile testing, and the internal structure of injection-molded objects was studied by using a field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). We showed that thermoplastic cellulose C8 and cellulose C16 were completely processable without the addition of a plasticizer, which is very unusual in the case of cellulose esters. The compatibility of cellulose esters with poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and biopolyethylene (bio-PE) was also tested. By compounding the cellulose esters with PLA, the elongation of PLA-based blends could be improved and the density could be reduced. The tested thermoplastic cellulose materials were fully biobased, and have good future potential to be used in injection molding applications.

Toughness and Compatibility Improvement of Thermoplastic Starch/Poly(lactic Acid) Blends

2013 ◽  
Vol 747 ◽  
pp. 67-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sujaree Tachaphiboonsap ◽  
Kasama Jarukumjorn
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Thermoplastic Starch ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
High Modulus ◽  
Immiscible Blend ◽  
Internal Mixer ◽  
Cost Limit

Poly (lactic acid) (PLA), produced from renewable resources, is one of the most widely used biodegradable polymers. PLA has high strength and high modulus. However, its brittleness and high cost limit its application. Starch has been used as filler for environmental friendly polymers due to its low cost, biodegradable, and availability as a renewable source. Thermoplastic starch (TPS) is a biodegradable material based on starch. Incorporation of TPS into PLA matrix can reduce material cost and increases its biodegradation rate. However, PLA and TPS form immiscible blend leading to poor mechanical properties of the blend. The compatibility of the blend can be improved by adding compatibilizers. Moreover, in order to improve toughness of the TPS/PLA blend, poly (butylenes adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), is introduced into the blend. In this study, PLA/TPS blends are prepared using an internal mixer and test specimens are molded using a compression molding. TPS is obtained from cassava starch and glycerol at ratio of 70/30 wt%. The ratio of TPS/PLA blend is 10/90 wt%. Poly (lactic acid) grafted maleic anhydride (PLA-g-MA) is used as a compatibilizer at contents of 3, 5, and 7 phr. PBAT content is 10 wt%. Mechanical, morphological, and thermal properties of the blends are investigated.

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