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ArticlePolymers2021

Barrier Properties and Hydrophobicity of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) Composites Reinforced with Recycled Chinese Spirits Distiller's Grains.

Zhi-Jun Chen, Chi-Hui Tsou, Meng-Lin Tsai, Jipeng Guo, Manuel Reyes De Guzman, Tao Yang, Chen Gao, Yan Lei, Pei-Wen Gan, Shuang Chen and 4 more

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Article in Polymers, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Zhi-Jun ChenMaterial Corrosion and Protection Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong 643000, China.
Chi-Hui TsouMaterial Corrosion and Protection Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong 643000, China.
Meng-Lin TsaiDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan.
Jipeng GuoMaterial Corrosion and Protection Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong 643000, China.
Manuel Reyes De GuzmanMaterial Corrosion and Protection Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong 643000, China.
Tao YangMaterial Corrosion and Protection Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong 643000, China.
Chen GaoMaterial Corrosion and Protection Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong 643000, China.
Yan LeiMaterial Corrosion and Protection Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong 643000, China.
Pei-Wen GanMaterial Corrosion and Protection Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong 643000, China.
Shuang ChenMaterial Corrosion and Protection Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong 643000, China.
Lian-Jie TuMaterial Corrosion and Protection Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong 643000, China.
Chang-Lei QuMaterial Corrosion and Protection Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong 643000, China.
Ruo-Yao WangDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan.
Chin-San WuDepartment of Applied Cosmetology, Kao Yuan University, Kaohsiung 82101, Taiwan.
Sichuan University of Science and Engineering · CNNational Taiwan University of Science and Technology · TWKao Yuan University · TWYibin University · CN

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Adding natural biomass to poly(lactic acid) (PLA) as a reinforcing filler is a way to change the properties of PLA. This paper is about preparing PLA/biomass composites by physically melting and blending Chinese Spirits distiller's grains (CSDG) biomass and PLA to optimize the composite performance. Composites of modified PLA (MPLA) with varying amounts of CSDG were also prepared by the melt-mixing method, and unmodified PLA/CSDG composites were used as a control group for comparative analysis. The functional groups of MPLA enhanced the compatibility between the polymer substrate and CSDG. The composite water vapor/oxygen barrier and mechanical properties were studied. It was found that the barrier and mechanical properties of MPLA/CSDG composites were significantly improved. SEM was adopted to examine the tensile section structure of the composites, and the compatibility between the filler and the matrix was analyzed. An appropriate amount of CSDG had a better dispersibility in the matrix, and it further improved the interfacial bonding force, which in turn improved the composite mechanical properties. X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, and differential scanning calorimetry were conducted to determine the crystalline properties and to analyze the stability of the composites. It was found that the CSDG content had a significant effect on the crystallinity. Barrier and biodegradation mechanisms were also discussed.

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barrierbiodegradable propertiesChinese spirits distiller’s grainshydrophobicitymechanical behaviorpoly(lactic acid)

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PMID34502903
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