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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science
  • Biocomposites

Background:

  • Poly(l-lactic acid) (PLLA) is a biodegradable polymer with potential for sustainable materials.
  • Developing effective bio-based composites requires addressing filler-matrix compatibility.
  • Pine wood offers a renewable filler option for polymer composites.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of pine wood as a filler in PLLA.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APE) as a compatibilizer for PLLA/wood composites.
  • To characterize the structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of the resulting composites.

Main Methods:

  • Melt extrusion was used to prepare PLLA/wood composites.
  • Wood was impregnated with γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APE) for compatibilization.
  • Solid-state 1H NMR and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were employed for analysis.

Main Results:

  • APE significantly improved compatibility between PLLA and pine wood.
  • Pine wood acted as a nucleating agent, increasing PLLA crystallization rate and fraction.
  • Composites exhibited slightly reduced thermal stability but improved deformability and impact resistance with APE treatment.

Conclusions:

  • γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APE) is an efficient compatibilizer for poly(l-lactic acid)/wood composites.
  • The addition of wood enhances the crystallization behavior of PLLA.
  • Compatibilized composites show improved interfacial adhesion, leading to better mechanical performance.