Miscibility, morphology and mechanical properties of compatibilized polylactic acid/thermoplastic polyurethane blends

• Main Authors: Mahmuda, M.S., Buys, Yose Fachmi, Anuara, H., Sopyan, Lis
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English; English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2019
• Subjects: T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/79651/1/79651_Miscibility%2C%20Morphology%20and%20Mechanical%20Properties_conf.%20article.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/79651/2/79651_Miscibility%2C%20Morphology%20and%20Mechanical%20Properties_wos.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/79651/9/79651_Miscibility%2C%20Morphology%20and%20Mechanical%20Properties_scopus.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/79651/; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214785319317328

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable polymer and has an excellent strength, however its inherent brittleness and low impact resistance has limited its application. One of the potential alternatives for enhancing the weakness of PLA is by blending it with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) which...