1. Thermal and Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Poly(L-lactic Acid) Biocomposites Containing β-Cyclodextrin/d-Limonene Inclusion Complex.
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Dobrzyńska-Mizera, Monika, Knitter, Monika, Mallardo, Salvatore, Del Barone, Maria Cristina, Santagata, Gabriella, Di Lorenzo, Maria Laura, and Krontiras, Christoforos
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INCLUSION compounds ,THERMAL properties ,GLASS transition temperature ,MELT spinning ,NUCLEATING agents ,CYCLODEXTRIN derivatives - Abstract
Bio-based composites made of poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) and β-cyclodextrin/d-limonene inclusion complex (CD-Lim) were prepared by melt extrusion. Encapsulation of volatile d-limonene molecules within β-cyclodextrin cages was proven to be a successful strategy to prevent evaporation during high-temperature processing. However, small amounts of limonene were released upon processing, resulting in the plasticization of the polymeric matrix. Morphological analysis revealed good dispersion of the filler, which acted as a nucleating agent, favoring the growth of PLLA crystals. The composites′ lowered glass transition temperature upon the addition of CD-Lim was also proved by thermomechanical analysis (DMA). Moreover, DMA revealed constant stiffness of modified materials at room temperature, which is crucial in PLLA-based formulations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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