Effect of nucleation and plasticization on the crystallization of poly (lactic acid)

A Literature Review of Poly(Lactic Acid)

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An Overview of Polylactides as Packaging Materials

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Investigation of the structure of solution grown crystals of lactide copolymers by means of chemical reactions

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Stereocomplex formation between enantiomeric poly(lactides)

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Stereocomplex Formation between Enantiomeric Poly(lactide)s

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New polylactide/layered silicate nanocomposites. 1. Preparation, characterization, and properties

Sinha Ray, S., Maiti, P., Okamoto, M., Yamada, K., & Ueda, K. (2002) · Macromolecules · doi:10.1021/ma011613e · Cited by 607

Thermal and mechanical properties of plasticized poly(L‐lactic acid)

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Crystallization, structure and properties of plasticized poly(l-lactide)

Kulinski, Z., & Piórkowska, E. (2005) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2005.07.101 · Cited by 542

Plasticizing polylactide—the effect of different plasticizers on the mechanical properties

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Modification of cellulose nanocrystals by self-assembly nucleation agents to improve poly(L-lactide) nanocomposite’ properties

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Melt extension-induced shish-kebabs with heterogeneous spatial distribution of crystalline polymorphs in lightly crosslinked poly(lactic acid)

Zhang, Z., Wang, X., Wang, Y., Shen, C., Liu, C., & Wang, Z. (2020) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2020.122875 · Cited by 23

The reactive compatibilization of PLA/PP blends and improvement of PLA crystallization properties induced by in situ UV irradiation

Tang, W.-D., He, G.-J., Huang, W.-T., Zou, X.-L., Cao, X.-W., & Yin, X.-C. (2020) · CrystEngComm · doi:10.1039/d0ce01445a · Cited by 18

Poly(lactic acid)/flax composites: effect of surface modification and thermal treatment on interfacial adhesion, crystallization, microstructure, and mechanical properties

Bayart, M., Foruzanmehr, M., Vuillaume, P., Ovlaque, P., Robert, M., & Elkoun, S. (2021) · Composite interfaces (Print) · doi:10.1080/09276440.2021.1884470 · Cited by 24

Novel Strategy to Improve the Performance of Poly( l -lactide): The Synergistic Effect of Disentanglement and Strong Shear Field

Zhang, Y., Chen, J., Fu, Q., & Zhang, J. (2023) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c01066 · Cited by 23

Weathered coal-based carbon dots modified by organic amine for enhanced crystallinity and toughness of poly(lactic acid) film

Ma, Y., Jilili, Y., Shao, T., & Zhen, W. (2023) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127676 · Cited by 23

Effect of 1,3,5‐trialkyl‐benzenetricarboxylamide on the crystallization of poly(lactic acid)

Wang, T., Yang, Y., Zhang, C., Tang, Z., Na, H., & Zhu, J. (2013) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.39308 · Cited by 23

From microstructure to mechanical properties of compatibilized polylactide/thermoplastic starch blends

Nezamzadeh, S. A., Ahmadi, Z., & Taromi, F. A. (2017) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.44734 · Cited by 23

Thermoplastic biopolymer matrices for biocomposites

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Synergistic Effect of Talc and Titanium Dioxide on Poly(lactic acid) Crystallization: An Investigation on the Injection Molding Cycle Time Reduction

Petchwattana, N., & Narupai, B. (2019) · Journal of Polymers and the Environment · doi:10.1007/s10924-019-01396-0 · Cited by 23

Crystallization of Poly(lactic acid)

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Polylactic Acid (PLA) Foams for Packaging Applications

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Role of the plasticizers on the crystallization of PLA and its composites with mesoporous MCM-41

Blázquez‐Blázquez, E., Barranco‐García, R., Díez‐Rodríguez, T. M., Cerrada, M. L., & Pérez, E. (2024) · Journal of Materials Science · doi:10.1007/s10853-024-09556-x · Cited by 22

Oriented Poly(lactic acid)/Carbon Nanotube Composite Tapes with High Electrical Conductivity and Mechanical Properties

Mai, F., Deng, H., Tu, W., Chankajorn, S., Fu, Q., Bilotti, E., & Peijs, T. (2015) · Macromolecular Materials and Engineering · doi:10.1002/mame.201500163 · Cited by 22

Effect of multi‐branched PDLA additives on the mechanical and thermomechanical properties of blends with PLLA

Torres, L. F., McMahan, C. M., Ramadan, L., Holtman, K. M., Tonoli, G. H. D., Flynn, A., & Orts, W. J. (2015) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.42858 · Cited by 23

The crystalline and mechanical properties of PLA/layered silicate degradable composites

Zou, G., Zhang, X., Zhao, C., & Li, J. (2012) · Polymer Science Series A · doi:10.1134/s0965545x12050148 · Cited by 22

Plasticization and anti-plasticization effects caused by poly(lactide-ran-caprolactone) addition to double crystalline poly( l -lactide)/poly(ε-caprolactone) blends

Rizzuto, M., Múgica, A., Zubitur, M., Caretti, D., & Müller, A. J. (2016) · CrystEngComm · doi:10.1039/c5ce02559a · Cited by 22

The role of PLLA-g-montmorillonite nanohybrids in the acceleration of the crystallization rate of a commercial PLA

Zaldua, N., Múgica, A., Zubitur, M., Iturrospe, A., Arbe, A., Re, G. L., Raquez, J., Dúbois, P., & Müller, A. J. (2016) · CrystEngComm · doi:10.1039/c6ce02005d · Cited by 23

Heat resistance of biobased materials, evaluation and effect of processing techniques and additives

Peelman, N., Ragaert, P., Ragaert, K., Erkoç, M., Brempt, W. V., Faelens, F., Devlieghere, F., Meulenaer, B. D., & Cardon, L. (2017) · Polymer Engineering and Science · doi:10.1002/pen.24760 · Cited by 22

Structure, Performance and Crystallization Behavior of Poly (Lactic Acid)/Humic Acid Amide Composites

Xu, X., Zhen, W., & Bian, S. (2018) · Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering · doi:10.1080/03602559.2018.1434670 · Cited by 22

Extrusion blow molding of environmentally friendly bottles in biodegradable polyesters blends

Barletta, M., Aversa, C., Puopolo, M., & Vesco, S. (2019) · Polymer Testing · doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2019.05.001 · Cited by 22

Development of in situ nanofibrillar poly (lactic acid)/poly (butylene terephthalate) composites: Non-isothermal crystallization and crystal morphology

Shahnooshi, M., Javadi, A., Nazockdast, H., & Altstädt, V. (2020) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.109489 · Cited by 23

Stereocomplexation of PLL/PDL–PEG–PDL blends: Effects of blend morphology on film toughness

Tacha, S., Saelee, T., Khotasen, W., Punyodom, W., Molloy, R., Worajittiphon, P., Meepowpan, P., & Manokruang, K. (2015) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2015.06.015 · Cited by 22

Study on biocompatible PLLA–PEG blends with high toughness and strength via pressure-induced-flow processing

Feng, X., Zhang, S., Zhu, S., Han, K., Jiao, M., Song, J., Ma, Y., & Yu, M. (2013) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c3ra40899j · Cited by 21

Preparation of flexible poly(l-lactide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(l-lactide)/talcum/thermoplastic starch ternary composites for use as heat-resistant and single-use bioplastics

Thongsomboon, W., Srihanam, P., & Baimark, Y. (2023) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123172 · Cited by 21

Crystallization behavior and isothermal crystallization kinetics of PLLA blended with ionic liquid, 1‐butyl‐3‐methylimidazolium dibutylphosphate

Wei, T., Pang, S., Xu, N., Pan, L., Zhang, Z., Xu, R., Ma, N., & Lin, Q. (2014) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.41308 · Cited by 21

A coarse-grained model for polylactide: glass transition temperature and conformational properties

Prasitnok, K. (2016) · Journal of Polymer Research · doi:10.1007/s10965-016-1037-y · Cited by 21

Poly (l-Lactic acid)/silk fibroin composite membranes with improved crystallinity and thermal stability from non-solvent induced phase separation processes involving hexafluoroisopropanol

Gao, A., Yang, Q., & Xue, L. (2016) · Composites Science and Technology · doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2016.06.011 · Cited by 21

PLA with high elongation induced by multi-branched poly(ethylene imine) (mPEI) containing poly(l-lactic acid) (PLLA) terminals

Khamsarn, T., Supthanyakul, R., Matsumoto, M., & Chirachanchai, S. (2016) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2016.08.038 · Cited by 21

Effect of HA with different grain size range on the crystallization behaviors and mechanical property of HA/PLGA composite

Liuyun, J., Chengdong, X., Lixin, J., & Xu, L. (2013) · Thermochimica Acta · doi:10.1016/j.tca.2013.05.004 · Cited by 20

Enhancing the crystallization of poly( l -lactide) using a montmorillonitic substrate favoring nucleation

Zhao, H., Bian, Y., Xu, M., Han, C., Li, Y., Dong, Q., & Dong, L. (2014) · CrystEngComm · doi:10.1039/c4ce00094c · Cited by 20

Investigation of relationship between crystallization kinetics and interfacial interactions in plasticized poly(lactic acid)/POSS nanocomposites: “Effects of different POSS types”

Kodal, M., Şirin, H., & Özkoç, G. (2016) · Polymer Composites · doi:10.1002/pc.24258 · Cited by 20

Effects of Amino-Functionalized Graphene Oxide on the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polyoxymethylene

Meng, X., Wang, M., Yang, L., Ye, H., Cong, C., Dong, Y., & Zhou, Q. (2017) · Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research · doi:10.1021/acs.iecr.7b02698 · Cited by 20

Accelerated crystallization of poly(l-lactic acid) by silk fibroin nanodisc

Pandey, A. K., Katiyar, V., Sasaki, S., & Sakurai, S. (2019) · Polymer Journal · doi:10.1038/s41428-019-0229-9 · Cited by 20

Effect of Nucleating Agents Addition on Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polylactic Acid Composites

Yang, J.-Y., Kim, D., Han, W., Park, J., Kim, K., & Kim, B.-J. (2022) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym14204263 · Cited by 19

Glueless formaldehyde-free biocomposites with high strength based on the three-dimensional structure of wood fibres

Yang, Y., Zhang, L., Ren, Y., Huo, H., Zhong, Y., Huang, K., Yue, K., & Zhang, Z. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.150591 · Cited by 19

4D printing of biobased shape memory sandwich structures

Ghalayaniesfahani, A., Oostenbrink, B., van Kasteren, H., Gibson, I., & Mehrpouya, M. (2024) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2024.127252 · Cited by 19

Enantiomeric poly( d -lactide) with a higher melting point served as a significant nucleating agent for poly( l -lactide)

Yin, H., Wei, X., Bao, R., Dong, Q., Liu, Z., Yang, W. M., Xie, B., & Yang, M. (2015) · CrystEngComm · doi:10.1039/c5ce00645g · Cited by 19

Isothermal and nonisothermal crystallization kinetics of poly(ϵ‐caprolactone)

Dhanvijay, P. U., Shertukde, V. V., & Kalkar, A. K. (2011) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.34045 · Cited by 19

Properties of compatibilized polylactide blend films with gelatinized corn and tapioca starches

Phetwarotai, W., Potiyaraj, P., & Aht‐Ong, D. (2010) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.31666 · Cited by 19

Influence of clay content on the melting behavior and crystal structure of nonisothermal crystallized poly( L ‐lactic acid)/nanocomposites

Ublekov, F., Baldrián, J., Kratochvíl, J., Steinhart, M., & Nedkov, E. (2011) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.35165 · Cited by 19

Synergistic effect of stereocomplex crystals and shear flow on the crystallization rate of poly( l -lactic acid): A rheological study

Wei, X., Bao, R., Gu, L., Wang, Y., Ke, K., Yang, W. M., Xie, B., Yang, M., Zhou, T., & Zhang, A. (2013) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c3ra45402a · Cited by 19

Role of N,N'-bis(1H-benzotriazole) adipic acid acethydrazide in crystallization nucleating effect and melting behavior of poly(L-lactic acid)

Cai, Y., Zhang, Y., & Zhao, L. (2015) · Journal of Polymer Research · doi:10.1007/s10965-015-0887-z · Cited by 19

Cooperative effects of nucleation agent and plasticizer on crystallization properties of stereocomplex‐type poly(lactide acid)

Cui, L., Wang, Y., Guo, Y., Liu, Y., Zhao, J., Zhang, C., & Zhu, P. (2016) · Polymers for Advanced Technologies · doi:10.1002/pat.3795 · Cited by 19

The flow properties and presence of crystals in drug-polymer mixtures: Rheological investigation combined with light microscopy

Aho, J., Renterghem, J. V., Arnfast, L., Beer, T. D., & Rantanen, J. (2017) · International Journal of Pharmaceutics · doi:10.1016/j.ijpharm.2017.06.012 · Cited by 19

Fabrication, Crystalline Behavior, Mechanical Property and In-Vivo Degradation of Poly(l–lactide) (PLLA)–Magnesium Oxide Whiskers (MgO) Nano Composites Prepared by In-Situ Polymerization

Liang, H., Zhao, Y., Yang, J., Li, X., Yang, X., Sasikumar, Y., Zhou, Z., & Chen, M. (2019) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym11071123 · Cited by 19

Blends of Poly(butylene glutarate) and Poly(lactic acid) with Enhanced Ductility and Composting Performance

Holt, A., Ke, Y., Bramhall, J. A., Crane, G. H., Grubbs, J. B., White, E. M., Horn, J., & Locklin, J. (2021) · ACS Applied Polymer Materials · doi:10.1021/acsapm.1c00078 · Cited by 20

Crystallization Behavior of Poly(Lactic Acid) Filled with Modified Carbon Black

Su, Z., Liu, Y., Guo, W., Li, Q.-Y., & Wu, C.-F. (2009) · Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B · doi:10.1080/00222340902837238 · Cited by 18

Enhancing crystallization rate and melt strength of PLLA with four‐arm PLLA grafted silica: The effect of molecular weight of the grafting PLLA chains

Lai, X., Yang, W. M., Wang, Z., Shi, D., Liu, Z., & Yang, M. (2017) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.45675 · Cited by 19

Poly(lactic acid)–thermoplastic poly(ether)urethane composites synergistically reinforced and toughened with short carbon fibers for three‐dimensional printing

Qian, K., Qian, X., Chen, Y., & Zhou, M. (2018) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.46483 · Cited by 19

Green, Sustainable, and Melt-Compoundable PLA composites reinforced with Spray-Dried lignocellulosic nanofibrils for enhanced barrier and mechanical properties

Su, T. Y. T., Aguiar, R., Sansone, N. D., Hao, C., Yan, N., & Lee, P. C. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.163183 · Cited by 18

Effects and mechanism of cellulose acetate butyrate on the crystallization of polylactic acid

Kuang, J., Wang, J. H., Bai, Y., & Li, Y. (2019) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.109286 · Cited by 19

PBT plasticity loss induced by oxidative and hydrolysis ageing

Loyer, C., Régnier, G., Duval, V., Ould, Y., & Richaud, E. (2020) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2020.109368 · Cited by 18

The accelerating effect of the star-shaped poly( d -lactide)-block-poly( l -lactide) stereoblock copolymer on PLLA melt crystallization

Li, W., Chen, X., Ma, Y., & Fan, Z. (2016) · CrystEngComm · doi:10.1039/c5ce02124c · Cited by 18

Polylactide: from Synthesis and Modification to Final Properties

Aniśko, J., & Barczewski, M. (2021) · Advances in Science and Technology – Research Journal · doi:10.12913/22998624/137960 · Cited by 18

Surface-Modified Cellulose Nanofibers-graft-poly(lactic acid)s Made by Ring-Opening Polymerization of l-Lactide

Chuensangjun, C., Kanomata, K., Kitaoka, T., Yusuf Chisti, B., & Sirisansaneeyakul, S. (2019) · Journal of Polymers and the Environment · doi:10.1007/s10924-019-01398-y · Cited by 18

Preparation of tissue engineering porous scaffold with poly(lactic acid) and polyethylene glycol solution blend by solvent-casting/particulate-leaching

Huang, R., Zhu, X., Zhao, T., & Wan, A. (2014) · Materials Research Express · doi:10.1088/2053-1591/1/4/045403 · Cited by 18

Synergistic Effects of Chain Extender and Nanoclay on the Crystallization Behaviour of Polylactide

Nofar, M. (2018) · International Journal of Material Science and Research · doi:10.18689/ijmsr-1000101 · Cited by 18

Simultaneous improvement of impact strength and thermal resistance of PLA/PDLA stereocomplex with core-shell rubber blends

Malayarom, P., Somboonphong, N., & Pattamaprom, C. (2021) · International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization · doi:10.1080/1023666x.2021.1887625 · Cited by 17

Fabrication of poly(lactic acid), poly(butylene succinate), and poly(hydroxybutyrate) bio‐based and biodegradable blends for application in fused filament fabrication‐based 3D printing

Sabalina, A., Gaidukovs, S., Jurinovs, M., Grase, L., & Platnieks, O. (2023) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.54031 · Cited by 17

Can spherulitic growth rate accelerate before impingement for a semicrystalline polymer during the isothermal crystallization process?

Chen, S., Zhang, Y., Fang, H., Ding, Y., & Wang, Z. (2013) · CrystEngComm · doi:10.1039/c3ce40421h · Cited by 17

Poly(lactic acid)‐based systems filled with talc microparticles: Thermal, structural, and morphological issues

Russo, P., Acierno, D., Vignali, A., & Lavorgna, M. (2013) · Polymer Composites · doi:10.1002/pc.22757 · Cited by 18

Isothermal crystallization kinetics and melting behavior of PLLA/f-MWNTs composites

Shi, J., Xiu-ping, L., Li, H., & Li, D. (2014) · Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry · doi:10.1007/s10973-014-3885-1 · Cited by 17

Isothermal crystallization kinetics of poly(lactic acid)/synthetic mica nanocomposites

Souza, D. H. S., Andrade, C. T., & Dias, M. L. (2014) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.40322 · Cited by 18

Effect of Polyethylene glycol on Mechanical, Thermal, and Morphological Properties of Talc Reinforced Polylactic Acid Composites

Saravana, S., Bheemaneni, G., & Kandaswamy, R. (2018) · Materials Today Proceedings · doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2017.11.251 · Cited by 17

Thermal and rheological properties of self-fabricated polyethylene glycol-plasticized poly(lactic acid) filaments for fused deposition modeling

Ashikin, N. F. N., Shuib, R. K., Ishak, K. M. K., Hamid, Z. A. A., Abdullah, M. K., & Rusli, A. (2020) · Progress in Rubber Plastics and Recycling Technology · doi:10.1177/1477760620918598 · Cited by 17

Effect of Maleinized Linseed Oil (MLO) on thermal and rheolological properties of PLA/MWCNT and PLA/HNT nanocomposites for additive manufacturing

Cobos, C., Fenollar, O., López, J., Bou, S. F., & Garzón, L. (2020) · Rapid Prototyping Journal · doi:10.1108/rpj-08-2019-0217 · Cited by 17

Thermal and mechanical properties of poly(lactic acid) filled with modified silicon dioxide: importance of the surface area

Montes-Zavala, I., Pérez-González, M. J., Castrejón‐González, E. O., Razo, D. A. S., Almendarez‐Camarillo, A., Pérez, E., & González-Calderón, J. A. (2021) · Polymer Bulletin · doi:10.1007/s00289-021-03571-7 · Cited by 17

Vibration-assisted injection molding: an efficient process for enhanced crystallinity development and mechanical characteristics for poly lactic acid

Gao, P., Kundu, A., & Coulter, J. P. (2022) · The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology · doi:10.1007/s00170-022-09522-4 · Cited by 17

Epoxidized safflower oil: Synthesis and evaluation of its performance as bioplasticizer for polylactic acid films

Amrutha, N., Murthy, P. S., & Reddy, J. P. (2024) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.120360 · Cited by 16

Effects of thermal treatment and nucleating agents on crystallinity, toughness, and stiffness of PLA/PCL blends

Ujčić, A., Fortelný, I., Krejčíková, S., Pavlová, E., Hodan, J., & Šlouf, M. (2022) · eXPRESS Polymer Letters · doi:10.3144/expresspolymlett.2022.18 · Cited by 16

Processing Polymer Blends of Mater-Bi® and Poly-L-(Lactic Acid) for Blown Film Application with Enhanced Mechanical Strength

Bouzidi, S., Ayed, E. B., Tarrés, Q., Delgado‐Aguilar, M., & Boufi, S. (2022) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym15010153 · Cited by 16

Effects of self‐assembled nucleating agent on the crystallization behavior, thermal properties, and mechanical properties of polylactic acid

Guo, X., Luo, C., Fang, M., Sun, J., & Chen, M. (2023) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.54222 · Cited by 16

Phase separation to create hydrophilic yet non‐water soluble PLA/PLA‐b‐PEG fibers via electrospinning

Shepherd, L. M., Drufva, E. E., & Frey, M. W. (2014) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.41030 · Cited by 17

Crystallinity and Property Enhancements in Neat Polylactic Acid by Chilled Extrusion: Solid‐State Shear Pulverization and Solid‐State/Melt Extrusion

Blumer, E. M., Lynch, B. B., Fielding, A. S., & Wakabayashi, K. (2019) · Polymer Engineering and Science · doi:10.1002/pen.25054 · Cited by 16

Highly‐modified polylactide transparent blends with better heat‐resistance, melt strength, toughness and stiffness balance due to the compatibilization and chain extender effects of methacrylate ‐ co ‐ glycidyl methacrylate copolymer

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Influence of Content in D Isomer and Incorporation of SBA-15 Silica on the Crystallization Ability and Mechanical Properties in PLLA Based Materials

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Effect of nucleating agents on the molar mass distribution and its correlation with the isothermal crystallization behavior of poly( L ‐lactic acid)

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A new route of manipulation of poly( L ‐lactic acid) crystallization by self‐assembly of p ‐ tert ‐butylcalix[8]arene and toluene

Wen, L. G., Xin, Z., & Hu, D. (2010) · Journal of Polymer Science Part B Polymer Physics · doi:10.1002/polb.22014 · Cited by 17

Fully bio‐based poly(ɛ‐capolactone)/poly(lactide) alternating multiblock supramolecular polymers: Synthesis, crystallization behavior, and properties

Shi, X., Jing, Z., Zhang, G., Xu, Y., & Yao, Y. (2017) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.45575 · Cited by 16

Effect of Carboxylic Acid Nucleating Agent on Crystallization and Mechanical Properties of PLA/PBS Blends

Zhang, X., & Wang, X. (2018) · Polymer Science Series A · doi:10.1134/s0965545x18030185 · Cited by 16

Synthesis of Inorganic Silica Grafted Three-arm PLLA and Their Behaviors for PLA Matrix

Shi, D.-W., Lai, X., Jiang, Y., Yan, C., Liu, Z., Yang, W. M., & Yang, M. (2018) · Chinese Journal of Polymer Science · doi:10.1007/s10118-019-2191-6 · Cited by 16

Critical specific work of flow for shear‐induced formation of crystal nuclei in poly ( l ‐lactic acid)

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Solid-state compounding of immiscible PCL-PEO blend powders for molding processes

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