Foam Injection Molding of Poly(Lactic Acid) with Azodicarbonamide-Based Chemical Blowing Agent DOI Creative Commons
László Lendvai, Gábor Dogossy, Sándor Kálmán Jakab

et al.

Published: Nov. 6, 2024

In this study, poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based biopolymer foams were prepared through injection molding using the high-pressure foam method, also referred to as "breathing mold" technique, with addition of various amounts (0, 1, 2, and 4 wt.%) azodicarbonamide-based chemical blowing agent (CBA). The samples analyzed for their macrostructure computed tomography (CT) while mechanical properties determined by flexural Charpy impact tests. CT analysis revealed a finer cell structure decreasing shell thickness increasing CBA content. Regarding properties, specific strength modulus PLA improved result foaming; however, improvement came at cost slight deterioration in strength.

Language: Английский

Impact of Processing Parameters on the Compatibility and Performance of PLA/Tapioca Starch Biocomposites for Short-term Food Packaging Applications DOI Creative Commons

G. K. Kurup,

Muhammad Fadzlee Firas Bin Mohd Fadzillah,

Nishata Royan Rajendran Royan

et al.

Materials Today Communications, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 111651 - 111651

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Influence of environmental humidity during filament storage on the structural and mechanical properties of material extrusion 3D-printed poly(lactic acid) parts DOI Creative Commons
László Lendvai, Imre Fekete, Sándor Kálmán Jakab

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Results in Engineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 103013 - 103013

Published: Sept. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Optimal design of agro-residue filled poly(lactic acid) biocomposites using an integrated CRITIC-CoCoSo multi-criteria decision-making approach DOI Creative Commons
László Lendvai, Sándor Kálmán Jakab, Tej Singh

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: April 4, 2025

Abstract In recent years, there has been a rise in environmental awareness, leading to increased efforts develop eco-friendly materials as alternatives petroleum-based polymers. This study examined the performance optimization of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) biocomposites filled with agricultural byproducts at concentrations ranging from 0 20% by weight, highlighting their potential substitutes for commodity plastics. The agro-residues used fillers were flax seed meal and rapeseed straw. A hybrid decision-making algorithm was proposed, utilizing “criteria importance through inter-criteria correlation” (CRITIC) alongside “combined compromise solution” (CoCoSo), aimed identifying optimal alternative among evaluated samples. considered several attributes, including mechanical traits via tensile, flexural, impact tests, hardness, water absorption, biodegradation, production cost. findings revealed that strength properties, impact, most advantageous neat PLA. contrast, highest modulus values recorded biocomposite 20 wt% exhibit hardness agro-waste content rose, observed meal. on biodegradation indicates higher promotes disintegration, emerging effective additive this context. show adding various varying amounts affects properties differently. Hence, CRITIC-CoCoSo approach is utilized choose biocomposite. straw demonstrated physico-mechanical making it promising future applications.

Language: Английский

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Effect of hydroxyl‐terminated hyperbranched polyesters with various molecular weight on mechanical properties, thermal stability, and water absorption properties of polylactic acid wood‐plastic composites DOI

Chenghe Liu,

Wenyi Yuan,

Weilian Ma

et al.

Polymer Composites, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 25, 2025

Abstract In the field of environmentally friendly materials, improving interfacial bonding between biomass fillers and polylactic acid (PLA) has been a popular area study. This study examined effects four distinct molecular weight end‐hydroxy hyperbranched polyesters (HHBP) on extrusion injection molding processes used to create PLA/straw powder composites. According tests mechanical properties, composites' tensile strength, elongation at break, impact strength increased by up 15.2%, 12.18%, 41.94%, respectively. Thermogravimetric revealed that initial thermal decomposition temperature was raised as much 5°C. The differential scanning calorimetry results showed an increase in crystallinity 6.27%. water absorption enhanced addition HHBP, but molecules' diffusion rate slowed down. By adjusting this shows corresponding properties composites can be improved. Highlights HHBP strengthened PLA‐biomass filler bond. toughness, characteristics, crystallinity. achieved lower molecules

Language: Английский

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The Effect of Wood Flour Incorporation on the Properties of Injection Molded Poly(Lactic Acid) Products DOI Creative Commons
Sándor Kálmán Jakab,

Virág Luca Bódi,

László Lendvai

et al.

Published: Nov. 5, 2024

Wood flour-paired poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based biocomposites were fabricated with filler contents of 0, 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 wt.%. The samples processed through extrusion followed by injection molding. injection-molded specimens subjected to tensile tests, impact water absorption tests. Based on the results, increasing amount lignocellulose fibers effectively improved modulus PLA from 2.8 3.6 GPa at wt.% wood flour loading; however, this came cost strength, which dropped 55.0 48.8 MPa. Additionally, incorporation increased hydrophilicity composites, resulting in a threefold increase 10 content. These results provide insight into effects embedding PLA.

Language: Английский

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Foam Injection Molding of Poly(Lactic Acid) with Azodicarbonamide-Based Chemical Blowing Agent DOI Creative Commons
László Lendvai, Gábor Dogossy, Sándor Kálmán Jakab

et al.

Published: Nov. 6, 2024

In this study, poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based biopolymer foams were prepared through injection molding using the high-pressure foam method, also referred to as "breathing mold" technique, with addition of various amounts (0, 1, 2, and 4 wt.%) azodicarbonamide-based chemical blowing agent (CBA). The samples analyzed for their macrostructure computed tomography (CT) while mechanical properties determined by flexural Charpy impact tests. CT analysis revealed a finer cell structure decreasing shell thickness increasing CBA content. Regarding properties, specific strength modulus PLA improved result foaming; however, improvement came at cost slight deterioration in strength.

Language: Английский

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