Biodegradable composites from sugar beet pulp and poly(lactic acid).
J Agric Food Chem
; 53(23): 9017-22, 2005 Nov 16.
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| ID: mdl-16277397
ABSTRACT
Sugar beet pulp and poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites were prepared by compression-heating. The resultant thermoplastics had a lower density, but they had tensile strength similar to that of pure PLA specimens as well as the same geometric properties. Tensile properties depended on the initial water content of sugar beet pulp and the process by which composites were manufactured. In comparison with sugar beet pulp, the composite showed improved water resistance. This can be attributed to the hydrophobic character of PLA and pulp-matrix interactions. The composite thermoplastics showed suitable properties for potential use as lightweight construction materials.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Polímeros
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Ácido Láctico
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Beta vulgaris
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Article