The Development of Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-Based Blends and Modification Strategies: Methods of Improving Key Properties towards Technical Applications—Review

• Published in: Materials Vol. 17; no. 18; p. 4556
• Main Authors: Andrzejewski, Jacek, Das, Subhasis, Lipik, Vitali, Mohanty, Amar K., Misra, Manjusri, You, Xiangyu, Tan, Lay Poh, Chang, Boon Peng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 17.09.2024; MDPI
• Subjects: 3-D printers; Biodegradation; Bioplastics; Biopolymers; Engineering; Heat resistance; Heat transfer; Impact resistance; Impact strength; Injection molding; Lactic acid; Manufacturers; Manufacturing; Mechanical properties; Optimization; Polycarbonates; Polyesters; Polylactic acid; Polymer blends; Polymer melts; Polymers; Raw materials; Review; Technology application; Temperature; Thermal resistance; Thermal stability; Thermomechanical properties; Viscosity; multiphase structures; polymer blends; poly(lactic acid); durability; engineering application

The widespread use of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) from packaging to engineering applications seems to follow the current global trend. The development of high-performance PLA-based blends has led to the commercial introduction of various PLA-based resins with excellent thermomechanical properties. The r...