Properties of microinjection-molded multi-walled carbon nanotubes-filled poly(lactic acid)/poly[(butylene succinate)-co-adipate] blend nanocomposites

Abstract

In this study, the morphological, thermal and electrical properties of microinjection-molded multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNT)-filled poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and PLA/poly[(butylene succinate)-co-adipate] (PLA/PBSA) immiscible blends were studied systematically. The PLA/PBSA/CNT immiscible blends were prepared by melt blending of PLA, PBSA and CNT in a batch mixer. Four different types of compounding procedure were employed to investigate the …