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Production of Green Star/Linear PLA Blends by Extrusion and Injection Molding: Tailoring Rheological and Mechanical Performances of Conventional PLA
Author(s) -
Scoponi Giulia,
Francini Nora,
Athanassiou Athanassia
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
macromolecular materials and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.913
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1439-2054
pISSN - 1438-7492
DOI - 10.1002/mame.202170016
Subject(s) - materials science , rheology , extrusion , miscibility , composite material , molding (decorative) , branching (polymer chemistry) , transfer molding , polymer , polymer science , mold
Front Cover : Branching introduction represents a valuable strategy to modulate conventional linear PLA performances while preserving the chemical nature of this bio‐based polymer. In article number 2000805 by Athanassia Athanassiou and co‐workers, the blending of star‐shaped PLA with linear PLA through injection molding provides high miscibility and facilitates the melt flow during processing. These features allow the production of green products with enhanced flexibility, processability and biodegradability compared to conventional linear PLA materials.