Natural aerobic degradation of polylactic acid (Composites) with natural fiber additives

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Prusek J. [1 ]
Boruvka M. [1 ]
Lenfeld P. [1 ]
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[1] Technical University of Liberec, Department of Engineering Technology, Studentska 2, Liberec
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Bio-composites; Biodegradation; Biopolymer; PLA; Polylactic acid;
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10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.919.167
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This paper deals with natural degradation of PLA (polylactic acid) composites with natural fiber reinforcement in non-simulated conditions. Composite material was made of PLA and 6 different types of biodegradable fibers. Fibers made from pulp, wool, bamboo, soya, flax and hemp. All samples had 20% volume of fibers. Three of each composite sample were placed in compost (aerobic surrounding) for 72 weeks. All samples were examined at the beginning every 2 weeks to observe if the degradation process occurred and all samples were examined at the end of 72 weeks period to observe results of degradation of each composite material. © 2018 Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.
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页码:167 / 174
页数:7
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