Poly (Lactic Acid)/Wood Fibers Biodegradable Composites

Abstract:

In our research, a commercial poly (lactic acid) (PLA) film was used in combination with wood fiber matrix to generate biodegradable composites by a film stacking technique and hot-press. The results showed the flexural properties and water resistance increased with the increasing of PLA addition. Silane-treated wood fiber composites significantly improved the flexural properties compared to untreated composites. In experiment range, the physical and mechanical properties of composites were better in higher hot-press temperature. The optimal parameters are determined by PLA addition 20%, silane addition 3%, the hot-press temperature 190°C, the hot-press time 10min.Under these parameters, the flexural properties of composites exceeded the requirement of the outdoor boards’ standard, but the water resistance was a little low.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 44-47)
• Pages: 2283-2287
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.44-47.2283
• Online since: December 2010
• Authors: Ming Hui Guo, Yuan Yuan
• Keywords: Biodegradable Composite, Poly(lactic acid) (PLA), Silane-Treated, Wood Fiber

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