Achieving outstanding toughness of PMMA while retaining its strength, stiffness, and transparency using in situ developed TPEE nanofibrils

SS Rahman, MB Mahmud, AR Monfared… - … Science and Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA) is an amorphous thermoplastic with high
strength, high stiffness, and excellent light transmittance. However, PMMA is very brittle at …

Transparent, heat-resistant, ductile, and self-reinforced polylactide through simultaneous formation of nanocrystals and an oriented amorphous phase

H Lin, Y Chen, XR Gao, L Xu, J Lei, GJ Zhong… - …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Imparting polylactide (PLA) films with great heat resistance, transparency, and balanced
mechanical performance simultaneous is a big challenge in academia and industry due to …

Fully bio-based and supertough PLA blends via a novel interlocking strategy combining strong dipolar interactions and stereocomplexation

X Chen, C Li, Y Ding, Y Li, J Li, L Sun, J Wei… - …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Optimizing interfacial compatibility is one of the core issues for constructing high-
performance green poly (lactic acid)(PLA) blends. Herein, we prepared a poly …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation of the effect of hybrid nanofiller on the mechanical performance and surface properties of bio-based polylactic acid/polyolefin elastomer (PLA …

N Rajabifar, A Rostami - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Polylactic acid has stood out among bio-based polymers for its usage in the food packaging
industry and biomedical fields. Through the melt mixing process, the toughened poly (lactic) …

Modification of polylactide by poly (ionic liquid)-b-polylactide copolymer and bio-based ionomers: Excellent toughness, transparency and antibacterial property

X Chen, Y Ding, Y Li, J Li, L Sun, X Wei, J Wei… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Polylactide (PLA) is one of the most attractive bioplastics as it can be produced from
nontoxic renewable feedstock. However, its inherently poor toughness greatly limits its large …

Crazing and Toughness in Diblock Copolymer-Modified Semicrystalline Poly(l-lactide)

CJ McCutcheon, B Zhao, CJ Ellison, FS Bates - Macromolecules, 2021 - ACS Publications
Sustainable semicrystalline poly (l-lactide)(PLLA) was melt mixed with 5 wt% poly (ethylene
oxide)-b-poly (butylene oxide)(PEO-PBO) diblock copolymer, resulting in blends that display …

[HTML][HTML] Biodegradation behavior of amorphous polyhydroxyalkanoate-incorporated poly (l-lactic acid) under modulated home-composting conditions

G Han, J Yoon, C Lee, E Lee, K Yoon, HW Kwak… - Polymer Testing, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, we utilized and modified ISO 14855-2, an industrial composting test, as a basis
for conducting biodegradation tests on the poly (l-lactic acid)(PLLA)/amorphous …

Mechanically strong and fully transparent PMMA composite with greatly improved toughness and impact strength incorporating PEBA nanofibrils

SS Rahman, MB Mahmud, A Salehi… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Improving the tensile toughness and impact strength of poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA)
involves a trade-off, the improvements often come at the expense of reduced tensile …

Effect of Physical Aging on Heterogeneity of Poly(ε-caprolactone) Toughening Poly(lactic acid) Probed by Nanomechanical Mapping

BW Wang, H Liu, J Ying, CT Liu, CY Shen… - Chinese Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is a promising bio-based environmentally-friendly plastic.
Nevertheless, the physical aging-induced brittleness of PLA limits its widespread …

Switchable Polymerization Catalysis Using a Tin(II) Catalyst and Commercial Monomers to Toughen Poly(l-lactide)

N Yuntawattana, GL Gregory, LP Carrodeguas… - ACS Macro …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Sustainable plastics sourced without virgin petrochemicals, that are easily recyclable and
with potential for degradation at end of life, are urgently needed. Here, copolymersand …