Nanocrystalline layers with high interfacial strength increase performance, resilience of recyclable bio-based thermoplastic blends

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1063611

"thermoplastic base material polylactic acid produced from sugar cane or corn... copolymers formed during production facilitates mixing forming stable (stereo)-crystalline layers at interfaces... 50% blends polylactic acid/ polyvinylidene fluoride... 200–300 nm thick stereocomplex crystals layer at interfaces, increasing stability/ crystallisation temperature... nucleation at interface accelerates crystallisation... elongation at break increases up to 250 %... high-performance polymer blends"

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