Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid) and Propylene-Ethylene Copolymer Blends: Effect of Organoclay Types

2017 ◽  
Vol 737 ◽  
pp. 269-274
Author(s):  
Sirirat Wacharawichanant ◽  
Chaninthon Ounyai ◽  
Ployvaree Rassamee
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Dispersed Phase ◽  
Copolymer Blends ◽  
Morphology Analysis ◽  
Ethylene Copolymer ◽  
Morphology And Mechanical Properties

The effects of four types of organoclay on morphology and mechanical properties of poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/propylene-ethylene copolymer (PEC) blends were investigated. The ratio of PLA and PEC was 80/20 by weight and the organoclay content was 5 phr. The morphology analysis showed that the addition of all oganocaly types could improve the miscibility of PLA and PEC blends due to the decreased of the domain sizes of PEC dispersed phase in the polymer matrix. The tensile properties showed Young’s modulus of the PLA/PEC blends was improved after adding clay treated surface with 25-30 wt% trimethyl stearyl ammonium.

scholarly journals Effect of Silane Functionalization on Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid)/Palygorskite Nanocomposites

Inorganics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Anton Kasprzhitskii ◽  
Georgy Lazorenko ◽  
Alexander Kruglikov ◽  
Irina Kuchkina ◽  
Vadim Gorodov
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Polymer Matrix ◽  
Covalent Bond ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Good Dispersion ◽  
Melt Compounding

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/palygorskite (Paly) nanocomposites were prepared using the melt compounding technique. Paly modified by 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) and vinyltrimethoxysilane (VTMS) was used as nanofiller for PLA with concentrations in the 1–7 wt% range. It has been found that the functionalization allows a covalent bond between the hydroxyl groups of the Paly and the PLA matrix, evidenced by the improvement in mechanical properties. Paly modification with VTMS has better properties compared with Pale modification with APTES. This indicates a better adhesion between the Paly-VTMS and PLA matrix, and a good dispersion of the nanofiller in the polymer matrix.

Mechanical and Morphological Behavior of Blends Obtained from Biopolymers (PLA/PLC)

2014 ◽  
Vol 775-776 ◽  
pp. 24-28
Author(s):  
Taciana Regina de Gouveia Silva ◽  
Bartira Brandão da Cunha ◽  
Pankaj Agrawal ◽  
Edcleide Maria Araújo ◽  
Tomás Jefférson Alves de Mélo
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Polymer Blends ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Morphology Analysis ◽  
Morphological Behavior

In this work, the effect of the PCL content and E-GMA compatibilizer on the mechanical properties and morphology of poly (lactic acid) - PLA/ poly (ε-caprolactone)-PCL blends was investigated. The results of the mechanical properties showed that there was a reduction in the elastic modulus and tensile strength when PCL was added to PLA. The decrease in the modulus was more pronounced when the PCL content was increased from 10 to 20% (wt). The PLA/PCL/E-GMA blend showed the lower modulus and tensile strength. This blend also presented the higher elongation at break and impact strength. The morphology analysis by SEM showed that the PLA/PCL blends where characterized by lack of adhesion between the PLA and PCL phases. The presence of E-GMA in the PLA/PCL/E-GMA blend improved the adhesion between the PLA and PCL phases.Keywords: poly (latic acid); poly (ε-caprolactone); polymer blends; compatibilizer

Effects of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate)-Encapsulated Nanosilica on Mechanical Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid)/Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Nanocomposites

2018 ◽  
Vol 773 ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
Jasmine Pongkasem ◽  
Saowaroj Chuayjuljit ◽  
Phasawat Chaiwutthinan ◽  
Amnouy Larpkasemsuk ◽  
Anyaporn Boonmahitthisud
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Poly Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
The Impact

In this study, poly(lactic acid) (PLA) was melt mixed with three weight percentages (10–30wt%) of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) in an internal mixer, followed by a compression molding. According to a better combination of mechanical properties, the 90/10 (w/w) PLA/EVA was selected for preparing hybrid nanocomposites with three loadings (1, 3 and 5 parts per hundred of resin , phr) of poly(methyl methacrylate)-encapsulated nanosilica (PMMA-nSiO2). The nanolatex of PMMA-nSiO2 was synthesized via in situ differential microemulsion polymerization. The obtained PMMA-nSiO2 showed a core-shell morphology with nSiO2 as a core and PMMA as a shell, having an average diameter of 43.4nm. The influences of the EVA and PMMA-nSiO2 on the impact strength and the tensile properties of the PLA/EVA nanocomposites were studied and compared. It is found that the impact strength and the tensile properties of the 90/10 (w/w) PLA/EVA were improved with the appropriate amounts of the EVA and PMMA-nSiO2.

Comparison of Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Polyoxymethylene/Cellulose and Poly(Lactic Acid)/Cellulose Composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 916 ◽  
pp. 19-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sirirat Wacharawichanant ◽  
Nisarat Wimonsupakit ◽  
Sasithorn Kuhaudomlap
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Microscopy Study ◽  
Electron Microscopy Study ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Cellulose Composites ◽  
Internal Mixer ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Morphology And Mechanical Properties

The objective of this study is to fabricate the polyoxymethylene (POM)/microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/MCC composites, and to compare the effect of MCC on the morphology and mechanical properties of POM and PLA. The polymer composites were prepared by melt mixing in an internal mixer and molded by compression molding. The MCC concentrations were 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 and 10% by weight. From scanning electron microscopy study observes the fracture surface of POM and PLA composites is much rough and the roughness increases with increasing MCC content. This observation indicates MCC induces the ductile fracture characteristic of POM and PLA. The addition of MCC can improve the impact strength of PLA composite and improve Young’s modulus of both POM and PLA composites. While the tensile strength and strain at break decrease after adding MCC. In summary, MCC can enhance the morphology and mechanical properties of PLA composites is better than POM composites.

Effect of compounding procedure on mechanical properties and dispersed phase morphology of poly(lactic acid)/polycaprolactone blends containing peroxide

2006 ◽  
Vol 103 (2) ◽  
pp. 1066-1074 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeshi Semba ◽  
Kazuo Kitagawa ◽  
Umaru S. Ishiaku ◽  
Masaya Kotaki ◽  
Hiroyuki Hamada
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Phase Morphology ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Dispersed Phase
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