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AuthorMofokeng, J.P.
AuthorKelnar, I.
AuthorLuyt, A.S.
Available date2017-03-01T07:34:55Z
Publication Date2016-04
Publication NamePolymer Testing
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2015.12.004
CitationJ.P. Mofokeng, I. Kelnar, A.S. Luyt, Effect of layered silicates on the thermal stability of PCL/PLA microfibrillar composites, Polymer Testing, Volume 50, April 2016, Pages 9-14
ISSN0142-9418
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/5325
AbstractThis paper reports on an investigation of the influence of the presence of two different clays, Cloisite 15A and Cloisite 30B, and fibre drawing on the degradation behaviour and kinetics of PCL/PLA composites. It was found that the type of clay significantly influenced the mass loss behaviour of the composites because of physical interactions between the clay and the polymer chains and degradation volatiles. Melt drawing of the composite films, however, had little influence on the degradation behaviour of the investigated samples.
SponsorThis work was supported by Czech Science Foundation (Grant No 13-15255S).
Languageen
PublisherElsevier
SubjectThermal stability
Composites
Clay
Poly(lactic acid)
Poly(ε-caprolactone)
TitleEffect of layered silicates on the thermal stability of PCL/PLA microfibrillar composites
TypeArticle
Pagination9-14
Volume Number50


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