Abstract
One of the challenges related to the production of self-reinforced poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites is to define optimal processing conditions. This is required in order to obtain proper melting of the low melting temperature PLA filaments used as matrix, and to maintain the full mechanical properties of the high melting temperature PLA filaments used as reinforcement. This paper focuses on defining the optimal temperature conditions to process self-reinforced PLA composites developed in the European H2020 project BIO4SELF, which aims to use PLA composites in industrial applications. Unidirectional PLA composites were manufactured and characterized using differential scanning calorimetry, mechanical testing and optical microscopy. The results show that 165˚C is the optimal process temperature for consolidation of the PLA composites.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of 18th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2018 |
Publication date | 2018 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781510896932 |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Event | ECCM18 - 18th European Conference on Composite Materials - Athens, Greece Duration: 24 Jun 2018 → 28 Jun 2018 Conference number: 18 https://www.mastro-h2020.eu/18th-european-conference-on-composite-materials/ |
Conference
Conference | ECCM18 - 18th European Conference on Composite Materials |
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Number | 18 |
Country/Territory | Greece |
City | Athens |
Period | 24/06/2018 → 28/06/2018 |
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Keywords
- Self-reinforced polymer composite
- Bio-composites
- Manufacturing
- Poly(lactic acid)
- Sustainable