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Plasticization of polylactic acid reinforced multi-walled carbon nanotube utilizing polyethene glycol via solvent casting: Rheological, viscoelastic, and thermal properties

Authors: Mujtahid Kaavessina, Awaludin Fitroh Rifa’i, Sperisa Distantina, Esa Nur Shohih, Joko Waluyo

Published in: Journal of Polymer Research | Issue 2/2025

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The study focuses on the plasticization of polylactic acid (PLA) reinforced with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) using polyethylene glycol (PEG) via solvent casting. The research examines the rheological, viscoelastic, and thermal properties of the resulting composites, emphasizing the effects of PEG and MWCNT on PLA's performance. The addition of PEG enhances PLA's elongation at break but decreases its tensile modulus and strength. The study also investigates the phase separation of PLA/PEG blends and the impact of CNT dispersion on the composites' properties. The thermal analysis reveals that CNT enhances PLA's thermal stability, while PEG decreases it. The research provides valuable insights into the development of environmentally friendly antistatic packaging materials based on biopolymers.

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Title: Plasticization of polylactic acid reinforced multi-walled carbon nanotube utilizing polyethene glycol via solvent casting: Rheological, viscoelastic, and thermal properties
Authors: Mujtahid Kaavessina
Awaludin Fitroh Rifa’i
Sperisa Distantina
Esa Nur Shohih
Joko Waluyo
Publication date: 01-02-2025
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: Journal of Polymer Research / Issue 2/2025
Print ISSN: 1022-9760
Electronic ISSN: 1572-8935
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-025-04280-9

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