Effect of PEG on tensile properties of PLA-Based biocomposite

• Main Authors: Anuar, Hazleen, Ab Kadir, Suzana, Kaiser, Mohamed Rejaul, Samat, Noorasikin, Hassan, Noor Azlina, Surip, Siti Norasmah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: TS800 Wood technology. Lumber. Wood products. Furniture. Chemical processing of wood
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/26607/1/AT-29_Hazleen.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/26607/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Hybridization of polylactic acid (PLA), kenaf fibre (KF) and montmontmorillonite (MMT) is expected to contribute to new class of biodegradable materials. In light with this, three types of composites were developed namely PLA-KF biocomposite, PLA-MMT nanocomposite and PLA-KF-MMT hybrid biocomposite....