Design of highly tough poly(l‐lactide)‐based ternary blends for automotive applications. Issue 19 (27th January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bouzouita, Amani; Samuel, Cédric; Notta‐Cuvier, Delphine; Odent, Jérémy; Lauro, Franck; Dubois, Philippe; Raquez, Jean‐Marie
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied polymer science. Volume 133:Issue 19(2016)
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• Publication Date: 2016-01-27
• Subjects: biopolymers and renewable polymers -- blends -- mechanical properties -- morphology; Polymers -- Periodicals; Polymerization -- Periodicals; 668.9
• DOI: 10.1002/app.43402
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-8995

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Technical renewable poly(l ‐lactide) (PLA)‐based blends represent an elegant way to achieve attractive properties for engineering applications. Recently, the miscibility between PLA and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) gave rise to new formulations with enhanced thermo‐mechanical properties but their high brittleness still remains a challenge to be overcome. This work here focuses on rubber‐toughened PLA/PMMA formulations for injection‐molding processes upon the addition of a commercially available ethylene‐acrylate impact modifier (BS). The miscibility between PLA and PMMA is not altered by the presence of BS but the incorporation of BS (17% by weight) into a PLA/PMMA matrix could enhance both ductility and toughness of PLA/PMMA blends for PMMA content up to 50 wt %. An optimum range of particle sizes ( dn ∼0.5 µm) of the dispersed domains for high impact toughness is identified. These bio‐based ternary blends appear as promising alternatives to petro‐sourced blends such as ABS‐based blends in engineering injection‐molding parts. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci.2016, 133, 43402. Abstract :