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Mechanical properties of poly(lactic acid)/starch composites compatibilized by maleic anhydride.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15244463     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Blending poly(lactic acid) (PLA) with wheat starch compatibized by maleic anhydride (MA) was performed with a lab-scale co-extruder. An initiator, 2,5-bis(tert-butylperoxy)-2,5 dimethylhexane (L101), was used to improve compatability among PLA, starch and MA. Interfacial adhesion between PLA and starch was significantly improved. Mechanical properties increased markedly compared to the virgin composites of PLA/starch. The PLA/starch composites at a constant ratio of 55/45 compatibilized by 1% MA and initiated by 10% L101 (MA basis) resulted in the highest tensile strength and elongation.
Authors:
Jian-Feng Zhang; Xiuzhi Sun
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Biomacromolecules     Volume:  5     ISSN:  1525-7797     ISO Abbreviation:  Biomacromolecules     Publication Date:    2004 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-07-12     Completed Date:  2005-02-09     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100892849     Medline TA:  Biomacromolecules     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1446-51     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Grain Science and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Chemistry, Physical
Lactic Acid / chemical synthesis,  chemistry*
Maleic Anhydrides / chemistry*
Molecular Structure
Physicochemical Phenomena
Polymers / chemical synthesis,  chemistry*
Starch / chemical synthesis,  chemistry*
Tensile Strength
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Maleic Anhydrides; 0/Polymers; 26100-51-6/poly(lactic acid); 50-21-5/Lactic Acid; 9005-25-8/Starch

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