A review on tensile and morphological properties of poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/ thermoplastic starch (TPS) blends. Issue 18 (12th December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zaaba, Nor Fasihah; Ismail, Hanafi
• Is Part Of: Polymer-plastics technology and materials. Volume 58:Issue 18(2019)
• Page Start: 1945
• Page End: 1964
• Publication Date: 2019-12-12
• Subjects: Poly (lactic acid) -- thermoplastic starch -- tensile properties -- morphological properties; Polymers -- Periodicals; Polymerization -- Periodicals; Plastics -- Periodicals; Plastics; Polymerization; Polymers; Periodicals; 668
• DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2019.1599941
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2574-0881

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Of late, a serious argument amongst researchers regarding the environmental issues has led to increase the concern worldwide through the development of novel biodegradable materials. Generally, polylactic acid (PLA) and thermoplastic starch (TPS) have been considered as alternative to replace non-degradable polymer materials due to their biodegradability and competitive cost. Hence, this work raises an overview with a specific focus on the tensile and morphology properties of PLA/TPS blends. Numerous chemical modifications were employed to improve the interfacial adhesion between the PLA and the starch phases. As a result, an improvement of tensile properties of the PLA/TPS blends were obtained.