A Review on Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Polylactic Acid/Silica Composites

Kaseem M., Ur Rehman Z., Hossain S., Singh A. K., DİKİCİ B.

POLYMERS, cilt.13, sa.18, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 18
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3390/polym13183036
  • Dergi Adı: POLYMERS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aerospace Database, Chemical Abstracts Core, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, INSPEC, Metadex, Directory of Open Access Journals, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: polylactic acid, silica, composites, thermal stability, toughness, biodegradability, 3D printing applications, L-LACTIC ACID, SITU MELT POLYCONDENSATION, MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES, SILICA NANOPARTICLES, POLY(LACTIC ACID), DEGRADATION BEHAVIOR, MOLECULAR-DYNAMICS, THERMAL-PROPERTIES, FLOW BEHAVIOR, FUMED SILICA
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Polylactic acid (PLA)/silica composites as multifunctional high-performance materials have been extensively examined in the past few years by virtue of their outstanding properties relative to neat PLA. The fabrication methods, such as melt-mixing, sol-gel, and in situ polymerization, as well as the surface functionalization of silica, used to improve the dispersion of silica in the polymer matrix are outlined. The rheological, thermal, mechanical, and biodegradation properties of PLA/silica nanocomposites are highlighted. The potential applications arising from the addition of silica nanoparticles into the PLA matrix are also described. Finally, we believe that a better understanding of the role of silica additive with current improvement strategies in the dispersion of this additive in the polymer matrix is the key for successful utilization of PLA/silica nanocomposites and to maximize their fit with industrial applications needs.