Open AccessRecently Progress on Polylactide/Nanocellulose Nanocomposites
Author(s) -
Zhihao Xu
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/772/1/012006
Subject(s) - nanocellulose , heat deflection temperature , nanocomposite , materials science , biocompatibility , filler (materials) , automotive industry , renewable resource , nanotechnology , composite material , renewable energy , chemical engineering , izod impact strength test , engineering , cellulose , aerospace engineering , metallurgy , ultimate tensile strength , electrical engineering
The development of renewable resources is a trend in the future. Polylactide (PLA), as one member of bio-polymers, has obtained a widely focus in industry and academy because of its renewability, biodegradability, biocompatibility and good thermomechanical properties. PLA is used in a wide variety of applications such as biomedical, food packaging, electrical and electronic equipment, and the automotive industry. However, PLA still has some shortcomings, such as lower heat distortion temperature, slower crystallization rate, lower thermal resistance, etc. These shortcomings also limit the further widespread use of PLA. One effective method to expand and improve these properties of PLA is adding nanofillers. This review summarizes and describes the role of nanocellulose as a filler in the modification of PLA matrix and some of the problems faced.