Bio-plastics and elastomers from polylactic acid/thermoplastic polyurethane blends

• Published in: Journal of applied polymer science Vol. 131; no. 22; pp. np - n/a
• Main Authors: Jašo, Vladislav, Cvetinov, Miroslav, Rakić, Srđan, Petrović, Zoran S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Blackwell Publishing Ltd 15.11.2014; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Blends; Dispersion; Elastomers; Materials science; mechanical properties; Medical; Morphology; Polylactic acid; Polymer blends; Polymers; polyurethanes; Urethane thermoplastic elastomers

ABSTRACT Blends of two biocompatible polymers: thermoplastic polyester‐urethane (TPU) and polylactic acid (PLA) were studied. The effect of the blending ratio on blend morphology and properties was examined by running a series of blends from 10 to 80 wt % of PLA. Increasing TPU concentration in the...