Abstract
Hybrids of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) or polypropylene (PP) with microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) were created using solid-state shear pulverization (SSSP). For the PLA composite, this was followed with melt processing (MP) with added polyethylene glycol (PEG). We demonstrate a synergistic effect of MCC and PEG in enhancing the crystallization kinetics of PLA. Additionally, an SSSP processed 80/20 wt% PP/MCC composite was successfully injection molded into a bottle cap, which shows excellent MCC dispersion and stiffness.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | 69th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2011, ANTEC 2011 |
Pages | 655-660 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Volume | 1 |
State | Published - Aug 22 2011 |
Event | 69th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2011, ANTEC 2011 - Boston, MA, United States Duration: May 1 2011 → May 5 2011 |
Other
Other | 69th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2011, ANTEC 2011 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Boston, MA |
Period | 5/1/11 → 5/5/11 |
Keywords
- Crystallization
- Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC)
- Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Solid-state shear pulverization (SSSP)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemical Engineering(all)
- Polymers and Plastics