Strategies and techniques for improving heat resistance and mechanical performances of poly (lactic acid)(PLA) biodegradable materials

X Zhao, J Liu, J Li, X Liang, W Zhou, S Peng - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) has attracted much attention as a substitute for petroleum-
based plastics, but its low heat resistance limits its application range in packaging fields and …

Poly (lactic acid) blends in biomedical applications

P Saini, M Arora, MNVR Kumar - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) has become a “material of choice” in biomedical applications
for its ability to fulfill complex needs that typically include properties such as biocompatibility …

Durable polylactic acid (PLA)-based sustainable engineered blends and biocomposites: Recent developments, challenges, and opportunities

N Tripathi, M Misra, AK Mohanty - ACS Engineering Au, 2021 - ACS Publications
The paper comprehensively reviews durable polylactic acid (PLA)-based engineered blends
and biocomposites supporting a low carbon economy. The traditional fossil fuel derived …

Perspective on polylactic acid (PLA) based sustainable materials for durable applications: Focus on toughness and heat resistance

V Nagarajan, AK Mohanty, M Misra - ACS Sustainable Chemistry …, 2016 - ACS Publications
Evolution of the bioplastics industry has changed directions dramatically since the early
1990s. The latest generation is moving toward durable bioplastics having high biobased …

Improving the impact strength and heat resistance of 3D printed models: structure, property, and processing correlationships during fused deposition modeling (FDM) …

C Benwood, A Anstey, J Andrzejewski, M Misra… - ACS …, 2018 - ACS Publications
A fused deposition modeling method was used in this research to investigate the possibility
of improving the mechanical properties of poly (lactic acid) by changing the thermal …

[HTML][HTML] Improving the ductility and heat deflection temperature of injection molded Poly (lactic acid) products: A comprehensive review

T Tábi, T Ageyeva, JG Kovács - Polymer Testing, 2021 - Elsevier
The widely used plastic products which became a part of our everyday life are produced
almost entirely from crude oil. There are various estimates on oil resources, but there is an …

[HTML][HTML] Improvement of thermal behaviors of biodegradable poly (lactic acid) polymer: A review

FL Jin, RR Hu, SJ Park - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2019 - Elsevier
Owing to its excellent mechanical properties, processability, and biodegradability, poly
(lactic acid)(PLA) has been widely investigated in the past few decades as a biomaterial …

Effect of heat treatment on mechanical properties of 3D printed PLA

N Jayanth, K Jaswanthraj, S Sandeep… - Journal of the …, 2021 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) is one of the predominant filaments used in the process of 3D printing
which is a type of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology in which a printer prints the semi …

Biochar from food waste as a sustainable replacement for carbon black in upcycled or compostable composites

S Kane, C Ryan - Composites Part C: Open Access, 2022 - Elsevier
This study investigates biochar, a carbon-based material produced via pyrolysis, as a filler in
two plastics: biodegradable plastic polylactic acid (PLA) and recycled high-density …

Strong and thermal-resistance glass fiber-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites enabled by heat treatment

G Wang, D Zhang, B Li, G Wan, G Zhao… - International journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable polymer derived from renewable resources,
showing potentials in replacing traditional petroleum-based polymers, yet its brittleness and …