The current research determines the most recent developments in natural fibres reinforced polylactic acid composites. Polylactic (PLA) is derived from renewable resources and capable of degrading microorganisms, eliminating pollution caused by petrochemical-based plastic. PLA promising biodegradable material among polymers since it easily attacked bacteria decomposes easily, releasing H2O, CO2,...

Abstract We present a study of the controlled biodegradation polylactic acid (PLA) reinforced with high lignin containing microfibrillated cellulose (MFLC) isolated from chemi-thermomechanical pulp. The surface MFLC was modified using an acetylation method to decrease its polarity. Biocomposites different and acetylated (Ac-MFLC) contents were fabricated via solvent casting method. biocomposite...

Abstract The aim of the present study is to develop a test method suitable for modelling thermoforming processes and which provides an index that accurately characterises thermoformability film or sheet at given temperature pressure. For this purpose, elevated pneumatic deformability was considered be most suitable. During test, blown until it tears, takes only few seconds. We recorded blowing ...