Influence of Chitosan and Grape Seed Extract on Thermal and Mechanical Properties of PLA Blends

Blends based on polylactic acid (PLA), chitosan, and grape seed extract (GE) were prepared by extrusion and injection molding. The effect of chitosan (5% and 15% on PLA basis) and natural extract (1% on PLA basis) incorporated into the PLA host matrix was explored regarding the thermal and mechanica...

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Main Authors: Victoria Goetjes, Claudia L. von Boyneburgk, Hans-Peter Heim, Marilia M. Horn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/6/1570