Thermal and mechanical properties of biodegradable blends of poly(L‐lactic acid) and lignin

The thermal and mechanical properties of the biodegradable blends of poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) and lignin prepared by manual mixing have been investigated. Both the results of DSC and FTIR spectral analyses indicated the existence of intermolecular interaction between PLLA and lignin. Furthermore, FTIR elucidated the existence of an intermolecular hydrogen-bonding interaction. Study of the mechanical properties of the blends indicated that the maximum strength and the elongation of the material decreased and the Young's modulus remained almost constant when the lignin content reached 20%. Thermogravimetry indicated that lignin would accelerate the thermal degradation of PLLA when the content of lignin was more than 20%. Compared with some other biodegradable polymers, the blend of PLLA and lignin is thought to be a promising material, because the material properties, as well as the price, are at an acceptable level when the content of lignin is less than about 20%. Copyright © 2003 Society of Chemical Industry

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