The effect of free radical reactions on structure and properties of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) based blends

Biodegradable nanocomposite blown films based on poly(lactic acid) containing silver-loaded kaolinite: A route to controlling moisture barrier property and silver ion release with a prediction of extended shelf life of dried longan

“…In addition, transesterification between the PLA and PBAT to give PLA-co-PBAT for improving the blend compatibility could be induced by changing the torque due to the presence of peroxide TBT-compatibilizer during the melting process in the internal mixer, as reported in previous work [4,5,25]. As a result of the formation of PLA-co-PBAT, the torque increased significantly after adding the TBT-compatibilizer and then decreased slightly before becoming stable.…”

“…As a result of the formation of PLA-co-PBAT, the torque increased significantly after adding the TBT-compatibilizer and then decreased slightly before becoming stable. Chain scission of the polymer leading to a decrease in molecular weight has also been observed at high concentrations of TBT (0.6 phr) resulting in a decrease in torque [4,5,25]. 4.72 of (PLA/PBAT/TBT) to 3.99 (PLA/PBAT/TBT/AgKT) g/10 min due to the formation of a clay network with polymer chains in between the KT platelets resulting in a decrease in melt fluidity.…”

Novel Biodegradable Polylactide/Poly(butylene succinate) Composites via Cross-Linking with Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate

“…For example, polylactide=poly (butylenes adipate-co-terephthalate) blends have poor elongation at break due to their poor miscibility [9] . Addition of modification agent, such as plasticizer and filler [10][11][12][13][14][15] , was one method to improve miscibility properties in polymer composites.…”

Toughening of PLA stereocomplex by Impact modifiers

“…However, inherent brittle characteristics of PLA and its low glass transition temperature around 60℃ has been the major limitation for its use in variety of application [3].…”