TY - JOUR
T1 - Properties of poly(lactic acid)/durian husk fiber biocomposites: Effects of fiber content and processing aid
AU - Lee, M. C.
AU - Koay, S. C.
AU - Chan, M. Y.
AU - Choo, H. L.
AU - Pang, M. M.
AU - Chou, P. M.
AU - Tshai, K. Y.
PY - 2020/11
Y1 - 2020/11
N2 - Biocomposites are sustainable composite materials that, owing to their many benefits, have attracted interest of industry. In the present research, the durian husk fiber (DHF) was used as natural fiber in poly(lactic acid) (PLA) biocomposites. This study focused on the effects of fiber and processing aid content on the processing torque, tensile, thermal, and morphological properties of PLA/DHF biocomposites. The biocomposites with high fiber content have strength and modulus that are suitable for nonstructural application. The processing aid used was Ultra-Plast XP519. The addition of Ultra-Plast XP519 significantly improved the processing by lowering the torque, but it brought negative effect on mechanical properties.
AB - Biocomposites are sustainable composite materials that, owing to their many benefits, have attracted interest of industry. In the present research, the durian husk fiber (DHF) was used as natural fiber in poly(lactic acid) (PLA) biocomposites. This study focused on the effects of fiber and processing aid content on the processing torque, tensile, thermal, and morphological properties of PLA/DHF biocomposites. The biocomposites with high fiber content have strength and modulus that are suitable for nonstructural application. The processing aid used was Ultra-Plast XP519. The addition of Ultra-Plast XP519 significantly improved the processing by lowering the torque, but it brought negative effect on mechanical properties.
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U2 - 10.1177/0892705719831734
DO - 10.1177/0892705719831734
M3 - Article
SN - 0892-7057
VL - 33
SP - 1518
EP - 1532
JO - Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials
JF - Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials
IS - 11
ER -