Influence of natural fibers on the mechanical properties and biodegradation of poly(lactic acid) and poly(ε‐caprolactone) composites: a review

• Main Authors: Wahit, Mat Uzir, Akos, Noel Ibrahim, Laftah, Waham Ashaier
• Format: Article
• Published: Society of Plastics Engineers 2012
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/47101/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pc.22249
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

This article highlights developments in viable poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(ε‐caprolactone) (PCL) ecofriendly products with enhanced mechanical properties and biodegradation based on natural resources for both reinforcements and matrices. In recent times, several techniques have emerged with emp...