Polylactic acid blends: The future of green, light and tough
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biobased product and a compostable aliphatic polyester that has
been studied for use in several applications over the last decade. Many properties of PLA …
been studied for use in several applications over the last decade. Many properties of PLA …
A sugar-beet waste based thermoplastic agro-composite as substitute for raw materials
The creation of plastic composites allows tuning the polymer properties in order to reach the
desired performance for many different applications. Within this context, agricultural wastes …
desired performance for many different applications. Within this context, agricultural wastes …
Mechanical, Dynamic-Mechanical, Thermal and Decomposition Behavior of 3D-Printed PLA Reinforced with CaCO3 Fillers from Natural Resources
This study evaluates the effect of CaCO3 fillers extracted from waste eggshells on 3D-
printed PLA performance. Samples of neat PLA and PLA reinforced with CaCO3 fillers …
printed PLA performance. Samples of neat PLA and PLA reinforced with CaCO3 fillers …
In-process simulation of the extrusion to support optimisation and real-time monitoring in fused filament fabrication
A simulation model is presented in this work, capable to predict temperature and velocity of
the extrudate as well as the compressive force acting on the filament in a fused filament …
the extrudate as well as the compressive force acting on the filament in a fused filament …
Mechanical fatigue of recycled and virgin high‐/low‐density polyethylene
J Zhang, V Hirschberg… - Journal of Applied Polymer …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The high consumption rates of polymers generate large amounts of wastes imposing long‐
term adverse effects on the environment combined with a significant carbon footprint. So the …
term adverse effects on the environment combined with a significant carbon footprint. So the …
Additive manufacturing of mechanically isotropic thin films and membranes via microextrusion 3D printing of polymer solutions
Polymer extrusion additive manufacturing processes, such as fused filament fabrication
(FFF), are now being used to explore the fabrication of thin films and membranes. However …
(FFF), are now being used to explore the fabrication of thin films and membranes. However …
Development and processing of PLA, PHA, and other biopolymers
The use of polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) polymers in various
advanced applications has been certified long time ago due to their promising properties …
advanced applications has been certified long time ago due to their promising properties …
Numerical study for the improvement of bead spreading architecture with modified nozzle geometries in additive manufacturing of polymers
Purpose This paper aims to develop a numerical model of bead spreading architecture of a
viscous polymer in fused filament fabrication (FFF) process with different nozzle geometry …
viscous polymer in fused filament fabrication (FFF) process with different nozzle geometry …
Influence of polypropylene and nanoclay on thermal and thermo-oxidative degradation of poly (lactide acid): TG-FTIR, TG-DSC studies and kinetic analysis
N Karimpour-Motlagh, HA Khonakdar, SMA Jafari… - Thermochimica …, 2020 - Elsevier
Compatibilized poly (lactic acid)/polypropylene (PLA/PP) blends with a drop-matrix
morphology containing 25 wt.% PP, 5 wt.% ethylene/n-butyl acrylate/glycidyl methacrylate …
morphology containing 25 wt.% PP, 5 wt.% ethylene/n-butyl acrylate/glycidyl methacrylate …
Effect of cellulose-based bioplastics on current LDPE recycling
The increased use of bioplastics in the market has led to their presence in municipal solid
waste streams alongside traditional fossil-based polymers, particularly low-density …
waste streams alongside traditional fossil-based polymers, particularly low-density …