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

• Tipo: Outra Publicação em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2017

Autores

Gonçalves, C (Autor) Outra; Gonçalves, IC (Autor) Outra; Magalhães, F. D. (Autor) FEUP; Pinto, AM (Autor) Outra

Revista

Título: Polymers

Vol. 9

Página Final: 269

Editora: MDPI

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 32 Citações

ISI Web of Science

Scopus - 68 Citações

Projetos Associados

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

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: 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.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica