Talc as a nucleating agent and reinforcing filler in poly(lactic acid) composites

• Published in: Polymer engineering and science Vol. 54; no. 1; pp. 64 - 70
• Main Authors: Shakoor, A., Thomas, N.L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, NJ Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.01.2014; Wiley
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Composite materials; Composites; Crystallinity; Distortion; Exact sciences and technology; Forms of application and semi-finished materials; Mechanical properties; Melt blending; Modulus of elasticity; Molds & molding; Polymer industry, paints, wood; Pressure molding; Symbols; Talcs; Technology of polymers; Storage modulus; Talc; Mechanical properties; Dispersion reinforced material; Crystallinity; Experimental study; Composite material; Compression molding; Young modulus; Lactic acid polymer; Morphology; Aliphatic polymer; Concentration effect; Nucleating agent; Rheological properties

The effect of talc on the crystallinity and mechanical properties of a series of poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/talc composites has been investigated. The composites were prepared by melt blending followed by compression molding. It was found that talc acted as a nucleating agent and increased the crystall...