Green Processing Route for Polylactic Acid–Cellulose Fiber Biocomposites
Anshu Anjali Singh, Maria E. Genovese, Giorgio Mancini, Lara Marini, Athanassia Athanassiou
Abstract
A completely green approach was adopted for the production of biocomposites of polylactic acid (PLA) and cellulosic fibers (CF) via functionalization of CF with an aqueous solution of poly(ethylene...
Topics & Concepts
Polylactic acidMaterials scienceExtrusionGlass transitionDynamic mechanical analysisCrystallizationSurface modificationCelluloseChemical engineeringComposite materialPolymerMolding (decorative)Ethylene oxideCopolymerEngineeringbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesNatural Fiber Reinforced CompositesAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies