title: Rheological and thermal characteristics of three-phase eco-composites.
abstract: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the rheological and thermal properties of poly(l-lactic acid) (PLA) composites incorporated with microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and lignin. The MCC/lignin/PLA composites were fabricated through direct melt compounding. In particular, the effect regarding the addition of MCC was analyzed from a rheological perspective. Additionally, the morphological properties of the composite were explored via SEM observation. From the thermal analysis, it revealed that well-dispersed MCC at the nanoscale level increased cold crystallization temperature and that the addition of lignin enhanced the thermal stability of composites.
authors: Department of Fiber System Engineering, Dankook University, Jukjeon-dong, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
authors: Dah Hee
authors: DH
authors: Kim
authors: Ho Jong
authors: HJ
authors: Kang
authors: Young Seok
authors: YS
authors: Song
mesh_terms: D002482:Cellulose / Q000737:chemistry*; D055772:Green Chemistry Technology; D019344:Lactic Acid / Q000737:chemistry*; D008031:Lignin / Q000737:chemistry*; D011091:Polyesters; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D012212:Rheology; D013696:Temperature
chemical_list: D011091:Polyesters; D011108:Polymers; D019344:Lactic Acid; C033616:poly(lactide); D002482:Cellulose; D008031:Lignin