Poly(lactic acid) composites containing carbon-based nanomaterials: A review

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2017

Authors

Gonçalves, C (Author) Other; Gonçalves, IC (Author) Other; Magalhães, F. D. (Author) FEUP; Pinto, AM (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Polymers

Vol. 9

Final page: 269

Publisher: MDPI

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 32 Citations

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Scopus - 68 Citations

Associated Projects

LEPABE - Laboratório de Engenharia de Processos, Ambiente, Biotecnologia e Energia

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00P-JET

DOI: 10.3390/polym9070269

Abstract (EN): Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a green alternative to petrochemical commodity plastics, used in packaging, agricultural products, disposable materials, textiles, and automotive composites. It is also approved by regulatory authorities for several biomedical applications. However, for some uses it is required that some of its properties be improved, namely in terms of thermo-mechanical and electrical performance. The incorporation of nanofillers is a common approach to attain this goal. The outstanding properties of carbon-based nanomaterials (CBN) have caused a surge in research works dealing with PLA/CBN composites. The available information is compiled and reviewed, focusing on PLA/CNT (carbon nanotubes) and PLA/GBM (graphene-based materials) composites. The production methods, and the effects of CBN loading on PLA properties, namely mechanical, thermal, electrical, and biological, are discussed. © 2017 by the authors.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific