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PLA/algae composites: Morphology and mechanical properties

Bulota, Mindaugas ; Budtova, Tatiana

Composites. Part A, Applied science and manufacturing, 2015-06, Vol.73, p.109-115 [Periódico revisado por pares]

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PLA/algae composites: Morphology and mechanical properties
Autor: Bulota, Mindaugas ; Budtova, Tatiana
Assuntos: A. Polymer-matrix composites (PMCs) ; Algae ; B. Mechanical properties ; D. Electron microscopy ; Engineering Sciences ; Flakes ; Inorganic salts ; Materials ; Mechanical properties ; Melts ; Morphology ; Surface properties ; Tensile strength
É parte de: Composites. Part A, Applied science and manufacturing, 2015-06, Vol.73, p.109-115
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Descrição: Bio-composites with poly(lactic) acid as matrix and various algae (red, brown and green) as filler were prepared via melt mixing. Algae initial size (below 50μm and between 200 and 400μm) and concentration (from 2 to 40wt%) were varied. First, algae morphology, composition and surface properties are analysed for each algae type. Second, an example of algae particle size decrease during processing is given. Finally, tensile properties of composites are analysed. The surface of algae flakes was covered with inorganic salts affecting filler–matrix interactions. The Young’s modulus of composites increased at 40wt% load of algae as compared with neat PLA although the strain at break and tensile strength decreased. In most cases the influence of algae type was minor. Larger flakes led to better mechanical properties compared to the smaller ones.
Editor: Elsevier Ltd
Idioma: Inglês

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