Morphology and Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid)/Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Blends with Micro-Cellulose Fibers from Paper Pulp
Pattara Somnuake,
Phirapong Puttawong,
Sirirat Wacharawichanant
Abstract:This work studied the effect of micro-cellulose fibers prepared from paper pulp on the mechanical and thermal properties of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) copolymer blends. The FE-SEM shows the micron size of cellulose fibers, and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy analysis showed that the functional groups of lignin disappeared after passing the synthesis method. An internal mixer prepared the polymer blends and composites, and then samples were molded by compr… Show more
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