Poly(lactic acid) hemp composites combined with nano-silica

• Main Authors: Mustapa I.R., Ansari M.N.M., Shanks R.A.
• Other Authors: 6507944617
• Format: Conference paper
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Biodegradable; Film stacking; Mechanical properties; Nanocomposites; Thermal stability; Anatomy; Composites; Hemp; Polymers; Renewable Resources; Silica; Thermal Stability; Woven Fabric; Fluidics; Hemp fibers; Lactic acid; Medical nanotechnology; Nanosensors; Thermodynamic stability; Bio-composites; Film-stacking; High performance composites; matrix; Mechanical performance; Nano-phase; Nano-silica; Poly(lactic acid); Polylactic acids; Renewable resource; Structural applications; Woven fabrics; Nanocomposite films

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-hemp composites have been prepared by impregnation of hemp woven fabric with PLA solution. Nano-silica was dispersed in the PLA solution to introduce a matrix reinforcing nano-phase within the composite. The nano-silica can bridge bewteen matrix PLA and hemp fibers, though th...