Chemical foaming of polylactic acid/polypropylene and polylactic acid/polyamide 6: Evaluation of changes in their properties

• Published in: Journal of thermoplastic composite materials Vol. 37; no. 2; pp. 842 - 863
• Main Authors: Tuna, Sibel, Akkoyun Kurtlu, Meral
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.02.2024
• Subjects: thermal properties; chemical blowing; morphological properties; Polylactic acid-based foam composites; lightweight composites

Most of the polymers made from fossil fuels end up as waste material and this environment-damaging situation has revealed the need to take some precautions such as the use of eco-friendly, biodegradable materials obtained from renewable sources as an alternative. Biopolymers are being evaluated as a...