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ArticlePolymers2026

Solvent Evaporation-Controlled Stereocomplexation in PLLA/PDLA Films for Sustainable Packaging.

Yottha Srithep, Tamilselvan Mohan, Arissara Phosanam, Rupert Kargl, Karin Stana Kleinschek

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Yottha SrithepManufacturing and Materials Research Unit, Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Mahasarakham 44150, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-7288-8219
Tamilselvan MohanInstitute of Chemistry and Technology of Biobased System (IBioSys), Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9, 8010 Graz, Austria.ORCID 0000-0002-8569-1642
Arissara PhosanamDepartment of Food Technology and Nutrition, Faculty of Natural Resources and Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University, Sakon Nakhon 47000, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0003-4274-7180
Rupert KarglInstitute of Chemistry and Technology of Biobased System (IBioSys), Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9, 8010 Graz, Austria.ORCID 0000-0003-4327-7053
Karin Stana KleinschekInstitute of Chemistry and Technology of Biobased System (IBioSys), Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9, 8010 Graz, Austria.ORCID 0000-0002-9189-0242

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Abstract

The formation of stereocomplex (SC) crystallites in poly(L-lactide) (PLLA)/poly(D-lactide) (PDLA) blends has attracted significant attention due to its potential to enhance the performance of biodegradable polymer films. In this study, the effect of solvent evaporation kinetics on the crystallization behavior, microstructure, and functional properties of PLLA/PDLA blend films was systematically investigated. Films with various blend ratios were prepared under open-lid (fast evaporation) and closed-lid (slow evaporation) conditions. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD), and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) analyses revealed that slow solvent evaporation significantly promotes stereocomplex formation, particularly at the equimolar (50:50) composition, resulting in a higher degree of crystallinity and a more compact structure compared to fast evaporation conditions. These structural changes were directly correlated with improved functional properties. The optimized PLLA/PDLA (50:50) films exhibited a substantial reduction in water vapor permeability from 22.7 to 3.11 g·mm/m

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barrier propertiesbiodegradable polymerscrystallization behaviormicrobial resistancePLLA/PDLA blendssolvent evaporationstereocomplex polylactide

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PMID42280498
PMCPMC13259477

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