Investigation on tensile properties of polylactide-nanoclay (PLA/ MMT) surface modification nanocomposites
Polylactic acid (PLA) has gained significant attention as an environmentally friendly biopolymer, but its limited mechanical properties have hindered broader applications. Nanoparticles such as montmorillonite (MMT) offer a promising approach to address this limitation. The intercalation of MMT with...
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| author | Rajamanikam, Sharvien Royan, Nishata Royan Rajendran Ab Ghani, Mohd Hafizuddin Ismail, Ismayadi Nawang, Rosnah Che Abdullah, Che Azurahanim |
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| description | Polylactic acid (PLA) has gained significant attention as an environmentally friendly biopolymer, but its limited mechanical properties have hindered broader applications. Nanoparticles such as montmorillonite (MMT) offer a promising approach to address this limitation. The intercalation of MMT with polymer chains can significantly impact the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites. Hence, this paper investigated the effect of surface-modified montmorillonite (MMT) nanoparticles on the mechanical properties of polylactic acid (PLA) nanocomposites. The acetylation process of MMT was carried out followed by neutralisation process with NaOH. PLA granules and acetylated-modified MMT were mixed, crushed into granular form, and moulded. The effect of varying concentrations of modified MMTs on the tensile strength, elongation at break, and maximum force of PLA/MMT nanocomposites was evaluated using the ASTM D638 standard. FTIR results showed shifts in peak intensities in regions 2750 cm-1- 2810 cm-1 led to changes in the aliphatic and aromatic regions, which confirmed the presence of acetylation. Controlled surface modification improved interfacial interactions and load distribution, enhancing overall mechanical performance. The incorporation of surface-modified MMT in PLA/MMT nanocomposite increased the maximum force, Young’s modulus, elongation at breaks and tensile strength. PLA/1wt% MMT and the PLA/7wt% MMT compositions exhibited good mechanical properties. However, the PLA/5 wt% MMT blend is deemed more suitable for food applications, such as disposable cups, plates, and cutleries, due to its lower elongation point. In conclusion, the hydrophilic properties of MMT and the hydrophobic properties of PLA are compatible due to the synergistic effects during surface modification which enhance the overall performance of the nanocomposites. |
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| spelling | upm-1131032024-11-15T07:58:04Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113103/ Investigation on tensile properties of polylactide-nanoclay (PLA/ MMT) surface modification nanocomposites Rajamanikam, Sharvien Royan, Nishata Royan Rajendran Ab Ghani, Mohd Hafizuddin Ismail, Ismayadi Nawang, Rosnah Che Abdullah, Che Azurahanim Polylactic acid (PLA) has gained significant attention as an environmentally friendly biopolymer, but its limited mechanical properties have hindered broader applications. Nanoparticles such as montmorillonite (MMT) offer a promising approach to address this limitation. The intercalation of MMT with polymer chains can significantly impact the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites. Hence, this paper investigated the effect of surface-modified montmorillonite (MMT) nanoparticles on the mechanical properties of polylactic acid (PLA) nanocomposites. The acetylation process of MMT was carried out followed by neutralisation process with NaOH. PLA granules and acetylated-modified MMT were mixed, crushed into granular form, and moulded. The effect of varying concentrations of modified MMTs on the tensile strength, elongation at break, and maximum force of PLA/MMT nanocomposites was evaluated using the ASTM D638 standard. FTIR results showed shifts in peak intensities in regions 2750 cm-1- 2810 cm-1 led to changes in the aliphatic and aromatic regions, which confirmed the presence of acetylation. Controlled surface modification improved interfacial interactions and load distribution, enhancing overall mechanical performance. The incorporation of surface-modified MMT in PLA/MMT nanocomposite increased the maximum force, Young’s modulus, elongation at breaks and tensile strength. PLA/1wt% MMT and the PLA/7wt% MMT compositions exhibited good mechanical properties. However, the PLA/5 wt% MMT blend is deemed more suitable for food applications, such as disposable cups, plates, and cutleries, due to its lower elongation point. In conclusion, the hydrophilic properties of MMT and the hydrophobic properties of PLA are compatible due to the synergistic effects during surface modification which enhance the overall performance of the nanocomposites. UiTM Press 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113103/1/113103.pdf Rajamanikam, Sharvien and Royan, Nishata Royan Rajendran and Ab Ghani, Mohd Hafizuddin and Ismail, Ismayadi and Nawang, Rosnah and Che Abdullah, Che Azurahanim (2024) Investigation on tensile properties of polylactide-nanoclay (PLA/ MMT) surface modification nanocomposites. Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 21 (3). pp. 63-75. ISSN 1823-5514; eISSN: 2550-164X https://jmeche.uitm.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/4.JMECHE-2024-0003.pdf 10.24191/jmeche.v21i3.27346 |
| spellingShingle | Rajamanikam, Sharvien Royan, Nishata Royan Rajendran Ab Ghani, Mohd Hafizuddin Ismail, Ismayadi Nawang, Rosnah Che Abdullah, Che Azurahanim Investigation on tensile properties of polylactide-nanoclay (PLA/ MMT) surface modification nanocomposites |
| title | Investigation on tensile properties of polylactide-nanoclay (PLA/ MMT) surface modification nanocomposites |
| title_full | Investigation on tensile properties of polylactide-nanoclay (PLA/ MMT) surface modification nanocomposites |
| title_fullStr | Investigation on tensile properties of polylactide-nanoclay (PLA/ MMT) surface modification nanocomposites |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigation on tensile properties of polylactide-nanoclay (PLA/ MMT) surface modification nanocomposites |
| title_short | Investigation on tensile properties of polylactide-nanoclay (PLA/ MMT) surface modification nanocomposites |
| title_sort | investigation on tensile properties of polylactide-nanoclay (pla/ mmt) surface modification nanocomposites |
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