The mechanical properties of alkali and laccase treated pterocarpus angolensis (mukwa)-polylactic acid (PLA) composites

• Published in: International journal of biological macromolecules Vol. 217; pp. 398 - 406
• Main Authors: Setswalo, K., Oladijo, O.P., Namoshe, M., Akinlabi, E.T., Sanjay, M.R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 30.09.2022
• Subjects: adhesion; Alkali-laccase; biocomposites; biodegradability; cellulose; chemical composition; Crystallite size; crystallites; extrusion; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; hemicellulose; impact strength; laccase; lignin; modulus of rupture; Mukwa-polylactide composite; polylactic acid; Pterocarpus angolensis; tensile strength; wood; wood fibers; Crystallite size; Alkali-laccase; Mukwa-polylactide composite

The desire of producing marketable green bio-composites displaying good functional properties has increased. Biodegradable composites are a subject of interest as they respond to ecological concerns. In this study, an eco-friendly alkali-laccase modification was used to improve the interfacial adhes...