The Influence of Solid-State Drawing on Mechanical Properties and Hydrolytic Degradation of Melt-Spun Poly(Lactic Acid) (PLA) Tapes

The influence of solid-state drawing on the morphology of melt-spun poly(l-lactic acid) (PLLA) tapes, and the accompanying changes in mechanical and degradation behaviour have been studied. Mechanical properties are found to be strongly dependent on both applied draw ratio and drawing temperature. M...

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Main Authors: Fang Mai, Wei Tu, Emiliano Bilotti, Ton Peijs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Fibers
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6439/3/4/523