Talc as a nucleating agent and reinforcing filler in polylactic acid composites.(Report): An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science

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From the author: The effect of talc on the crystallinity and mechanical properties of a series of poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/talc composites has been investigated. The composites were prepared by melt blending followed by compression molding. It was found that talc acted as a nucleating agent and increased the crystallinity of the PLA from 2% to 25%. There was significant improvement in Young's modulus of the composites with increasing talc addition and these results were found to fit the Halpin Tsai model. Thermo-mechanical tests confirmed that the combination of increased crystallinity and storage modulus leads to improvement in the heat distortion properties. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 54:64-70, 2014. [c] 2013 Society of Plastics Engineers

Citation Details
Title: Talc as a nucleating agent and reinforcing filler in polylactic acid composites.(Report)
Author: A. Shakoor, N.L. Thomas
Publication:Polymer Engineering and Science (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2014
Publisher: Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc.
Volume: 54 Issue: 1 Page: 64(7)

Article Type: Report

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