Mechanical, thermal, and morphology properties of poly(lactic acid) plasticized with poly(ethylene glycol) and epoxidized palm oil hybrid plasticizer

• Main Authors: Chieng, Buong Woei, Ibrahim, Nor Azowa, Then, Yoon Yee, Loo, Yuet Ying
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Society of Plastics Engineers 2016
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/59668/1/Mechanical%2C%20thermal%2C%20and%20morphology%20properties%20of%20poly%28lactic%20acid%29%20plasticized%20with%20poly%28ethylene%20glycol%29%20and%20epoxidized%20palm%20oil%20hybrid%20plasticizer.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/59668/; http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/wol1/doi/10.1002/pen.24350/abstract

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) has received great attention recently due to its good physical and mechanical properties such as high tensile strength and modulus, good processability and biodegradability. In this study, low molecular weight poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and epoxidized palm oil (EPO) were use...