Plasticization of Polylactide after Solidification: An Effectiveness and Utilization for Correct Interpretation of Thermal Properties.

ABSTRACT: Polylactide/triethyl citrate (PLA/TEC) systems were prepared in two ways by introducing TEC to solidified polymer matrix (SS) and by blending in a molten state (MS) to investigate the effectiveness of the plasticization process after solidification of polylactide. The plasticization processes, independently of way of introducing the TEC into PLA matrix, leads to systems characterized by similar stability, morphology and properties. Some differences in mechanical properties between MS and SS systems result primarily from the difference in the degree of crystallinity/crystal thickness of the PLA matrix itself. Based on the presented results, it was concluded that the plasticization process after solidification of polylactide is an alternative to the conventional method of modification-blendi

SUBMITTER: Safandowska M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7182837 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature