Journal
RESULTS IN PHYSICS
Volume 8, Issue -, Pages 79-88Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.rinp.2017.11.030
Keywords
PLA/silicone blends; Mechanical properties; Sub-zero impact strength
Funding
- Suranaree University of Technology
- office of the Higher Education Commission under NRU project of Thailand
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Designing of PLA and two components silicone rubber blends was studies. Frozen food packaging application is the main ultimate aim. The statistical method using 2(3) DOE was conducted. The standard testing methods, in particular impact testing at sub-zero temperature, were performed. The preliminary blend formula comprised 1.0 phr of silane and polyester polyols, respectively, was initially resolved. Then, the optimize the silicone portion in the blends was determined. Blending formula using 8.0 phr of silicone with respect to PLA matrix gave rise to the overall satisfactory properties. 3. TETA was used as the silicone curing agent and reactively blended onto the ingredients. TETA at 0.4 phr, with respect to the silicone, enhanced the mechanical properties, especially flexibility and toughness, of the PLA/silicone blend. Exceeding the optimal TETA loading would cause the chain scission and also the dilution effects. Hence, marginal inferior properties of the blends were be experienced. The preliminary biodegradability investigation found that the PLA/silicone blend initially triggered at the second week. Its degradation rate was likely to be faster than neat PLA. (C) 2017 The Author. Published by Elsevier B.V.
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