Mechanical, thermal, and biodegradable properties of polylactic acid (PLA)/coir fibre biocomposites

Y. Dong; A. Ghataura; H. J. Haroosh

doi:10.1117/12.2026927

9 August 2013 Mechanical, thermal, and biodegradable properties of polylactic acid (PLA)/coir fibre biocomposites

Y. Dong, A. Ghataura, H. J. Haroosh

Proceedings Volume 8793, Fourth International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering; 879303 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2026927
Event: Fourth International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering, 2013, Gold Coast, Australia

Abstract

Polylactic acid (PLA)/coir fibre biocomposites were fabricated using a compression moulding technique. The effects of fibre content (5-30 wt%) and fibre treatment on mechanical, thermal and biodegradable properties of biocomposites were holistically investigated via mechanical testing, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and soil burial method to understand the applicability of manufacturing eco-efficient and sustainable “green composites”.

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Y. Dong, A. Ghataura, and H. J. Haroosh "Mechanical, thermal, and biodegradable properties of polylactic acid (PLA)/coir fibre biocomposites", Proc. SPIE 8793, Fourth International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering, 879303 (9 August 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2026927

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