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ArticleHeliyon2023

Effects of modified elastin-collagen matrix on the thermal and mechanical properties of Poly (lactic acid).

Yezihalem Zena, Melakuu Tesfaye, Zelalem Tumssa, Selvakumar Periyasamy

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Article in Heliyon, 2023. 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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Yezihalem ZenaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama, Ethiopia.
Melakuu TesfayeDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama, Ethiopia.
Zelalem TumssaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama, Ethiopia.
Selvakumar PeriyasamyDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Adama Science and Technology University, Adama, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) has distinctive characteristics, including biodegradability, biocompatibility, thermal process ability, high transparency and good film-forming ability. However, PLA has some poor properties that limit its wide applicability. These properties include a low crystallization rate, poor thermal stability, and high brittleness. The main objective of this research was to investigate the effect of a modified elastin-collagen (m-ELA-COLL) matrix on the properties of PLA. The ELA-COLL matrix was extracted from broiler skin waste and modified by grafting using lactic acid monomer to facilitate compatibility with PLA. The extracted and modified ELA-COLL matrix was investigated using FTIR, and α-helix and β-sheet structures were confirmed in both cases (pre- and post-modifications). Modified elastin-collagen dispersed Poly (lactic acid) (PLA-m-ELA-COLL) blend films were prepared using the solution casting method and characterized using DSC and UTM. The effect of m-ELA-COLL as a nucleating agent resulted in the degree of crystallinity improvement of 58.8% with 10 wt% m-ELA/COLL loading, and the elongation at break was improved by 161.3% for PLA-40%-m-ELA-COLL with a tensile strength of 33.75 MPa. The results obtained revealed that the biofilms can be considered as a good candidate to be studied further in the packaging industry.

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BiofilmsCrystallinityMechanical propertiesModified elastin-collagen matrixPoly (lactic acid)

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PMID37809474
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