Author:Ojijo, Vincent O; Ray, Suprakas S; Sadiku, RDate:Apr 2012Polylactide/poly[(butylene succinate)-co-adipate] (PLA/PBSA)-organoclay composites were prepared via melt compounding in a batch mixer. The weight ratio of PLA to PBSA was kept at 70:30, while the weight fraction of the organoclay was varied ...Read more
Author:Mhlabeni, Thobile L; Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani; Ray, Suprakas SDate:Nov 2019In this study, poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/poly[(butylene succinate)-co-adipate] (PBSA) blend and its nanocomposites with layered double hydroxides (LDH) containing surface stearic acid functional groups (SaLDH) were prepared using the extrusion ...Read more