Effect of triacetin on the mechanical properties, morphology and water absorption of poly(lactic acid)/tapioca starch composites
Biodegradable composites material from polylactic acid (PLA) and dried tapioca starch were prepared by melt blending technique. The effect of addition of 1-10 % triacetin as external plasticizer on the 70/30 PLA/starch composite was investigated. The tensile and flexural strength and elongation at b...
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Malaysian Polymer Journal, Plastics and Rubber Institute of Malaysia
2011
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| Online Access: | http://www.myjurnal.my/public/article-view.php?id=67071 |