Modifications of Poly(lactic Acid) with Blends and Plasticization for Tenacity and Toughness Improvement

This review focuses on the modification of the inherent brittleness of biodegradable poly(lactic acid) (PLA) to increase its toughness, as well as recent advances in this field. The most often utilized toughening methods are melt blending, plasticization, and rubber toughening. The process of select...

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Main Authors: Mohd Bijarimi Mat Piah, Mohammad Norazmi Ahmad, Erna Normaya Abdullah, Muhammad Zakir Muzakkar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Department of Chemistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada 2023-08-01
Series:Indonesian Journal of Chemistry
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Online Access:https://jurnal.ugm.ac.id/ijc/article/view/80830