Polylactic acid blends: The future of green, light and tough

Electrospun conductive polyaniline–polylactic acid composite nanofibers as counter electrodes for rigid and flexible dye-sensitized solar cells

Peng, S., Zhu, P., Wu, Y., Mhaisalkar, S. G., & Ramakrishna, S. (2011) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c1ra00618e · Cited by 77

Assessing the mechanical, phase inversion, and rheological properties of poly-[(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyvalerate] (PHBV) blended with poly-(l-lactic acid) (PLA)

Modi, S. J., Koelling, K. W., & Vodovotz, Y. (2013) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2013.07.036 · Cited by 76

Influence of Different Treated Cellulose Fibers on the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Poly(lactic acid)

Johari, A. P., Mohanty, S., Kurmvanshi, S. K., & Nayak, S. K. (2016) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.5b01563 · Cited by 76

Effect of partial crosslinking on morphology and properties of the poly(β-hydroxybutyrate)/poly(d,l-lactic acid) blends

Dong, W., Ma, P., Wang, S., Chen, M., Cai, X., & Zhang, Y. (2013) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2013.06.033 · Cited by 75

Mechanical, Thermal, and Morphological Properties of Polylactic Acid/Linear Low Density Polyethylene Blends

Balakrishnan, H., Hassan, A., & Wahit, M. U. (2010) · Journal of Elastomers & Plastics · doi:10.1177/0095244310362403 · Cited by 75

Preparation of modified starch‐grafted poly(lactic acid) and a study on compatibilizing efficacy of the copolymers in poly(lactic acid)/thermoplastic starch blends

Wootthikanokkhan, J., Kasemwananimit, P., Sombatsompop, N., Kositchaiyong, A., Ayutthaya, S. I. N., & Kaabbuathong, N. (2012) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.36896 · Cited by 75

Preparation and Characterization of Poly(lactic acid)/Poly(butylene adipate-co-terepthalate) Blends and Their Composite

Teamsinsungvon, A., Ruksakulpiwat, Y., & Jarukumjorn, K. (2013) · Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering · doi:10.1080/03602559.2013.820746 · Cited by 74

Melt Rheology of Poly(Lactic Acid)/Low Density Polyethylene Polymer Blends

Hamad, K., Kaseem, M., & Deri, F. (2011) · Advances in Chemical Engineering and Science · doi:10.4236/aces.2011.14030 · Cited by 73

Thermal, rheological and microstructural characterisation of commercial biodegradable polyesters

Cock, F., Cuadri, A. A., García‐Morales, M., & Partal, P. (2013) · Polymer Testing · doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2013.03.015 · Cited by 73

Influence of rubber content in ABS in wide range on the mechanical properties and morphology of PC/ABS blends with different composition

Tan, Z., Xu, X., Sun, S., Zhou, C., Ao, Y., Zhang, H. X., & Han, Y. (2006) · Polymer Engineering and Science · doi:10.1002/pen.20584 · Cited by 72

Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-co-3-Hydroxyvalerate)/Polylactide Blends: Thermal Stability, Flammability and Thermo-Mechanical Behavior

Zembouai, I., Bruzaud, S., Kaci, M., Benhamida, A., Corre, Y., Grohens, Y., Taguet, A., & Lopez‐Cuesta, J. (2013) · Journal of Polymers and the Environment · doi:10.1007/s10924-013-0626-7 · Cited by 71

Preparation and characterization of thermoplastic starches and their blends with poly(lactic acid)

Yang, Y., Tang, Z., Xiong, Z., & Zhu, J. (2015) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.03.053 · Cited by 71

Highly toughened polylactide with epoxidized polybutadiene by in-situ reactive compatibilization

Wang, Y., Wei, Z., Leng, X., Shen, K., & Li, Y. (2016) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2016.03.081 · Cited by 71

Thermal and Mechanical Characterization of Electrospun Blends of Poly(lactic acid) and Poly(glycolic acid)

Ramdhanie, L. I., Aubuchon, S. R., Boland, E. D., Knapp, D. C., Barnes, C. P., Simpson, D. G., Wnek, G. E., & Bowlin, G. L. (2006) · Polymer Journal · doi:10.1295/polymj.pj2006062 · Cited by 70

Biodegradability study of polylactic acid/ thermoplastic polyurethane blends

Jašo, V., Glenn, G. M., Klamczynski, A. K., & Petrovìć, Z. S. (2015) · Polymer Testing · doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2015.07.011 · Cited by 69

Crystallization of PLA/Thermoplastic Starch Blends

Li, H., & Huneault, M. A. (2008) · International Polymer Processing · doi:10.3139/217.2185 · Cited by 69

Unique isothermal crystallization phenomenon in the ternary blends of biopolymers polylactide and poly[(butylene succinate)-co-adipate] and nano-clay

Ojijo, V. O., Malwela, T., Ray, S. S., & Sadiku, E. R. (2011) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2011.12.007 · Cited by 69

Soil Degradation of Polylactic Acid/Polyhydroxyalkanoate-Based Nonwoven Mulches

Dharmalingam, S., Hayes, D. G., Wadsworth, L. C., Dunlap, R. N., DeBruyn, J. M., Lee, J., & Wszelaki, A. L. (2015) · Journal of Polymers and the Environment · doi:10.1007/s10924-015-0716-9 · Cited by 68

Influence of catalyst on transesterification between poly(lactic acid) and polycarbonate under flow field

Liu, C., Lin, S., Zhou, C., & Yu, W. (2012) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2012.11.047 · Cited by 68

Processing and characterization of jute fiber reinforced hybrid biocomposites based on polylactide/polycaprolactone blends

Goriparthi, B. K., Suman, K. N. S., & Nalluri, M. R. (2011) · Polymer Composites · doi:10.1002/pc.22145 · Cited by 67

Mechanical properties and morphological changes of poly(lactic acid)/polycarbonate/poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) blend through reactive processing

KANZAWA, T., & Tokumitsu, K. (2011) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.33916 · Cited by 66

High Melt Strength and High Toughness PLLA/PBS Blends by Copolymerization and in Situ Reactive Compatibilization

Zhang, B., Sun, B., Bian, X., Li, G., & Chen, X. (2016) · Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research · doi:10.1021/acs.iecr.6b03151 · Cited by 66

Viscosity and viscoelasticity measurements of low density polyethylene/poly(lactic acid) blends

Djellali, S., Sadoun, T., Haddaoui, N., & Bergeret, A. (2015) · Polymer Bulletin · doi:10.1007/s00289-015-1331-6 · Cited by 66

Rheological and mechanical properties of poly(lactic acid)/polystyrene polymer blend

Hamad, K., Kaseem, M., & Deri, F. (2010) · Polymer Bulletin · doi:10.1007/s00289-010-0354-2 · Cited by 65

Bio-based triblock copolymers from natural rubber and poly(lactic acid): Synthesis and application in polymer blending

Chumeka, W., Pasetto, P., Pilard, J., & Tanrattanakul, V. (2014) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2014.06.091 · Cited by 63

Tuning the processability, morphology and biodegradability of clay incorporated PLA/LLDPE blends via selective localization of nanoclay induced by melt mixing sequence

As’habi, L., Jafari, S. H., Khonakdar, H. A., Boldt, R., Wagenknecht, U., & Heinrich, G. (2012) · eXPRESS Polymer Letters · doi:10.3144/expresspolymlett.2013.3 · Cited by 63

Effect of modified starch and nanoclay particles on biodegradability and mechanical properties of cross-linked poly lactic acid

Shayan, M., Azizi, H., Ghasemi, I., & Karrabi, M. (2015) · Carbohydrate Polymers · doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.02.001 · Cited by 62

Double percolation of multiwalled carbon nanotubes in polystyrene/polylactic acid blends

Nasti, G., Gentile, G., Cerruti, P., Carfagna, C., & Ambrogi, V. (2016) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2016.06.058 · Cited by 62

Enhanced the thermal stability and crystallinity of polylactic acid (PLA) by incorporated reactive PS-b-PMMA-b-PGMA and PS-b-PGMA block copolymers as chain extenders

Hung, C.-Y., Wang, C., & Chen, C. (2013) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2013.01.045 · Cited by 61

Graphite nanoplatelets-modified PLA/PCL: Effect of blend ratio and nanofiller localization on structure and properties

Kelnar, I., Kratochvíl, J., Kaprálková, L., Zhigunov, A., & Nevoralová, M. (2017) · Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials/Journal of mechanical behavior of biomedical materials · doi:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.03.028 · Cited by 61

Crystallization behavior of poly(lactide)/poly(β‐hydroxybutyrate)/talc composites

Nguyen‐Tri, P., Domenek, S., Guinault, A., & Sollogoub, C. (2013) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.39056 · Cited by 61

Elongational rheology of biodegradable poly(lactic acid)/poly[(butylene succinate)‐co‐adipate] binary blends and poly(lactic acid)/poly[(butylene succinate)‐co‐adipate]/clay ternary nanocomposites

Eslami, H., & Kamal, M. R. (2012) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.37928 · Cited by 60

Plasticizer effect of novel PBS ionomer in PLA/PBS ionomer blends

Park, S. B., Hwang, S. Y., Moon, C.-W., Im, S. S., & Yoo, E.-S. (2010) · Macromolecular Research · doi:10.1007/s13233-010-0512-2 · Cited by 59

Thermal, morphological, and mechanical properties of biobased and biodegradable blends of poly(lactic acid) and chemically modified thermoplastic starch

Shin, B. Y., Jang, S. H., & Kim, B. S. (2011) · Polymer Engineering and Science · doi:10.1002/pen.21896 · Cited by 59

Melting, reaction and recrystallization in a reactive PC-PBT blend

Wilkinson, A. N., Tattum, S. B., & Ryan, A. J. (1997) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/s0032-3861(96)00712-4 · Cited by 59

Mechanical properties and compatibility of polylactic acid/polystyrene polymer blend

Hamad, K., Kaseem, M., Déri, F., & Ko, Y. G. (2015) · Materials Letters · doi:10.1016/j.matlet.2015.11.029 · Cited by 58

A review on recent researches on polylactic acid/carbon nanotube composites

Kaseem, M., Hamad, K., Déri, F., & Ko, Y. G. (2016) · Polymer Bulletin · doi:10.1007/s00289-016-1861-6 · Cited by 57

Hierarchical scaffolds via combined macro- and micro-phase separation

George, P. A., Quinn, K., & Cooper-White, J. J. (2009) · Biomaterials · doi:10.1016/j.biomaterials.2009.09.094 · Cited by 57

Investigations of transesterification in PC/PBT melt blends and the proof of immiscibility of PC and PBT at completely suppressed transesterification

Pompe, G., & H�ubler, L. (1997) · Journal of Polymer Science Part B Polymer Physics · doi:10.1002/(sici)1099-0488(19970930)35:13 · Cited by 57

Effect of multi-walled carbon nanotube dispersion on the electrical and rheological properties of poly(propylene carbonate)/poly(lactic acid)/multi-walled carbon nanotube composites

Park, D. H., Kan, T. G., Lee, Y. K., & Kim, W. N. (2012) · Journal of Materials Science · doi:10.1007/s10853-012-6762-y · Cited by 56

Enhancement of Mechanical and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Hydrophilic Nanoclay Reinforced Polylactic Acid/Polycaprolactone/Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Hybrid Composites

Eng, C. C., Ibrahim, N. A., Zainuddin, N., Ariffin, H., Yunus, W. M. Z. W., & Then, Y. Y. (2014) · International Journal of Polymer Science · doi:10.1155/2014/715801 · Cited by 56

Structure and Property of Polylactide/Polyamide Blends

Feng, F., & Ye, L. (2010) · Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B · doi:10.1080/00222341003609179 · Cited by 55

High‐performance biosourced poly(lactic acid)/polyamide 11 blends with controlled salami structure

Dong, W., Cao, X., & Li, Y. (2013) · Polymer International · doi:10.1002/pi.4618 · Cited by 54

Relationship between electrical resistivity and particle dispersion state for carbon black filled poly (ethylene-co-vinyl acetate)/poly (L-lactic acid) blend

Katada, A., Buys, Y. F., Tominaga, Y., Asai, S., & Sumita, M. (2005) · Colloid & Polymer Science · doi:10.1007/s00396-005-1348-8 · Cited by 54

The Effect of Polymeric Chain Extenders on Physical Properties of Thermoplastic Starch and Polylactic Acid Blends

Zhang, Y., Yuan, X., Liu, Q., & Hrymak, A. N. (2011) · Journal of Polymers and the Environment · doi:10.1007/s10924-011-0368-3 · Cited by 54

Biodegradation of Thermoplastic Polyurethanes from Vegetable Oils

Petrovìć, Z. S., Xu, Y., Milić, J., Glenn, G. M., & Klamczynski, A. K. (2010) · Journal of Polymers and the Environment · doi:10.1007/s10924-010-0194-z · Cited by 54

Enzymatic degradation behavior of nanoclay reinforced biodegradable PLA/PBSA blend composites

Malwela, T., & Ray, S. S. (2015) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.03.018 · Cited by 53

Morphology, mechanical properties, and shape memory effects of poly(lactic acid)/ thermoplastic polyurethane blend scaffolds prepared by thermally induced phase separation

Jing, X., Mi, H., Salick, M. R., Cordie, T. M., Crone, W. C., Peng, X., & Turng, L. (2014) · Journal of Cellular Plastics · doi:10.1177/0021955x14525959 · Cited by 53

Thermal properties and degradation characteristics of polylactide, linear low density polyethylene, and their blends

Singh, G., Bhunia, H., Rajor, A., & Choudhary, V. (2010) · Polymer Bulletin · doi:10.1007/s00289-010-0367-x · Cited by 52

Immiscibility–miscibility phase transitions in blends of poly( L ‐lactide) with poly(methyl methacrylate)

Li, S., & Woo, E. M. (2008) · Polymer International · doi:10.1002/pi.2469 · Cited by 51

Unique interfacial and confined porous morphology of PLA/PS blends in supercritical carbon dioxide

Liao, X., Zhang, H., Wang, Y., Wu, L., & Li, G. (2014) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c4ra07592g · Cited by 51

Properties of immiscible and ethylene-butyl acrylate-glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer compatibilized poly (lactic acid) and polypropylene blends

Kang, H.-M., Lu, X. H., & Xu, Y. (2015) · Polymer Testing · doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2015.03.012 · Cited by 50

Formation of new electric double percolation via carbon black induced co-continuous like morphology

Xiu, H., Zhou, Y., Dai, J., Huang, C., Bai, H., Zhang, Q., & Fu, Q. (2014) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c4ra06836j · Cited by 49

Phase morphology, physical properties, and biodegradation behavior of novel PLA/PHBHHx blends

Zhao, Q., Wang, S., Kong, M., Geng, W., Li, R. K. Y., Song, C., & Kong, D. (2012) · Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials · doi:10.1002/jbm.b.31915 · Cited by 49

Effect of a hybrid compatibilizer on the mechanical properties and interfacial tension of a ternary blend with polypropylene, poly(lactic acid), and a toughening modifier

Lee, H. S., & Kim, J. D. (2012) · Polymer Composites · doi:10.1002/pc.22244 · Cited by 47

Evaluation of two polymeric blends (EVA/PLA and EVA/PEG) as coating film materials for paclitaxel-eluting stent application

Liu, X., Lei, L., Hou, J., Tang, M.-F., Guo, S., Wang, Z., & Chen, K. (2011) · Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine · doi:10.1007/s10856-010-4213-3 · Cited by 47

Effect of poly (lactic acid)‐graft‐glycidyl methacrylate as a compatibilizer on properties of poly (lactic acid)/banana fiber biocomposites

Sajna, V., Mohanty, S., & Nayak, S. K. (2015) · Polymers for Advanced Technologies · doi:10.1002/pat.3698 · Cited by 46

Polycaprolactone-Based Green Renewable Ecocomposites Made from Rice Straw Fiber: Characterization and Assessment of Mechanical and Thermal Properties

Wu, C.-S., & Liao, H. (2012) · Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research · doi:10.1021/ie202002p · Cited by 46

Effects of composition and transesterification catalysts on the physico-chemical and dynamic properties of PC/PET blends rich in PC

Al‐Jabareen, A., Illescas, S., Rulduà, M. L. M., & Pérez, O. O. S. (2010) · Journal of Materials Science · doi:10.1007/s10853-010-4753-4 · Cited by 46

Effects of Water on the Properties of Thermoplastic Starch Poly(lactic acid) Blend Containing Citric Acid

Ning, W., Xingxiang, Z., Han, N., & Jianming, F. (2009) · Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials · doi:10.1177/0892705709096549 · Cited by 46

Poly(lactic acid)/low density polyethylene polymer blends: preparation and characterization

Hamad, K., Kaseem, M., & Deri, F. (2012) · Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering · doi:10.1002/apj.1649 · Cited by 45

Effect of reactive functionalization on properties and degradability of poly(lactic acid)/poly(vinyl acetate) nanocomposites with cellulose nanocrystals

Haque, M. M., Puglia, D., Fortunati, E., & Pracellà, M. (2016) · Reactive and Functional Polymers · doi:10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2016.11.003 · Cited by 45

Durability of polylactide‐based polymer blends for injection‐molded applications

Harris, A. M., & Lee, E. C. (2012) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.38407 · Cited by 43

A novel enzymatic biodegradable route for PLA/EVA blends under agricultural soil of Vietnam

Công, Đ. V., Hoàng, T., Giang, N. V., Hà, N. N., Лам, Т. Д., & Sumita, M. (2011) · Materials Science and Engineering C · doi:10.1016/j.msec.2011.12.012 · Cited by 43

Mechanical properties and morphology of polylactide, linear low‐density polyethylene, and their blends

Singh, G., Bhunia, H., Rajor, A., Jana, R. N., & Choudhary, V. (2010) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.32305 · Cited by 43

Mechanical, thermal, and biodegradability properties of PLA/modified starch blends

Gao, H., Hu, S., Su, F., Zhang, J., & Tang, G. (2011) · Polymer Composites · doi:10.1002/pc.21241 · Cited by 43

Effect of blending conditions on mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties of plasticized poly(lactic acid)/maleated thermoplastic starch blends

Wootthikanokkhan, J., Wongta, N., Sombatsompop, N., Kositchaiyong, A., Wongon, J., Ayutthaya, S. I. N., & Kaabbuathong, N. (2011) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.35142 · Cited by 41

The Effects of Thermomechanical Cycles on the Properties of PLA/TPS Blends

Şirin, H., Tuna, B., & Özkoç, G. (2014) · Advances in Polymer Technology · doi:10.1002/adv.21458 · Cited by 41

Morphological changes during heating in poly( L ‐lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate) blend systems as studied by synchrotron X‐ray scattering

Park, J. W., & Im, S. S. (2002) · Journal of Polymer Science Part B Polymer Physics · doi:10.1002/polb.10240 · Cited by 40

Highly toughened polylactide/epoxidized poly(styrene-b-butadiene-b-styrene) blends with excellent tensile performance

Wang, Y., Wei, Z., & Li, Y. (2016) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2016.10.019 · Cited by 40

Melt blending of polylactide and poly(methyl methacrylate): Thermal and mechanical properties and phase morphology characterization

Anakabe, J., Zaldua, A. M., Eceiza, A., & Arbelaiz, A. (2015) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.42677 · Cited by 39

Characterization of the effect of REC on the compatibility of PHBH and PLA

Zhou, Y., Huang, Z., Diao, X., Weng, Y., & Wang, Y. (2015) · Polymer Testing · doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2014.12.014 · Cited by 39

Chain extension and branching of poly(L-lactic acid) produced by reaction with a DGEBA-based epoxy resin

Zhou, Z. F., Huang, G. Q., Xu, W. B., & Ren, F. (2007) · eXPRESS Polymer Letters · doi:10.3144/expresspolymlett.2007.101 · Cited by 39

Microhardness studies of PMMA/natural rubber blends

Mina, M. F., Ania, F., Calleja, F. J. B., & ASANO, T. (2003) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.13246 · Cited by 38

Reactive compatibilization of poly( l ‐lactide)/poly(butylene succinate) blends through polyester maleation: from materials to properties

Persenaire, O., Quintana, R., Lemmouchi, Y., Sampson, J., Martin, S., Bonnaud, L., & Dúbois, P. (2014) · Polymer International · doi:10.1002/pi.4700 · Cited by 37

Effects of Water on the Properties of Thermoplastic Starch Poly(lactic acid) Blend Containing Citric Acid

Ning, W., Xingxiang, Z., Han, N., & Jianming, F. (2010) · Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials · doi:10.1177/0892705708096549 · Cited by 37

Effect of silver-loaded kaolinite on real ageing, hydrolytic degradation, and biodegradation of composite blown films based on poly(lactic acid) and poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)

Girdthep, S., Worajittiphon, P., Leejarkpai, T., Molloy, R., & Punyodom, W. (2016) · European Polymer Journal · doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2016.07.020 · Cited by 37

Influence of rubber content on mechanical, thermal, and morphological behavior of natural rubber toughened poly(lactic acid)–multiwalled carbon nanotube nanocomposites

Desa, M. S. Z. M., Hassan, A., Arsad, A., Arjmandi, R., & Mohammad, N. N. B. (2016) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.44344 · Cited by 35

Hierarchically porous polymeric materials from ternary polymer blends

Wang, J., Lessard, B. H., Marić, M., & Favis, B. D. (2014) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2014.06.042 · Cited by 35

Degradation behaviors of linear low‐density polyethylene and poly( L ‐lactic acid) blends

Singh, G., Kaur, N., Bhunia, H., Bajpai, P., & Mandal, U. K. (2011) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.35216 · Cited by 35

Preparation and physical properties of polylactide/cellulose nanowhisker/nanoclay composites

Hong, J., & Kim, D. S. (2013) · Polymer Composites · doi:10.1002/pc.22413 · Cited by 34

Preparation of a Macroporous Poly(L-lactide) Scaffold by Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation of a PLLA/1,4-Dioxane/Water Ternary System in the Presence of NaCl

Hua, F. J., Nam, J. D., & Lee, D. S. (2001) · Macromolecular Rapid Communications · doi:10.1002/1521-3927(20010901)22:13 · Cited by 34

Synthesis, characterization, and thermal properties of ring‐opening metathesis polynorbornenes and their hydrogenated derivatives bearing various ester and cyano groups

Nishihara, Y., Izawa, S., Inoue, Y., Nakayama, Y., Shiono, T., & Takagi, K. (2008) · Journal of Polymer Science Part A Polymer Chemistry · doi:10.1002/pola.22671 · Cited by 34

Mechanical properties of PLA/PCL blends crosslinked by electron beam and TAIC additive

Malinowski, R. (2016) · Chemical Physics Letters · doi:10.1016/j.cplett.2016.09.022 · Cited by 34

Effect of cooling and coating on thermoplastic starch/poly(lactic acid) blend sheets

Soares, F. C., Yamashita, F., Müller, C. M. O., & Pires, A. T. N. (2013) · Polymer Testing · doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2013.11.001 · Cited by 33

Tailoring the morphology and properties of poly(lactic acid)/poly(ethylene)‐co‐(vinyl acetate)/starch blends via reactive compatibilization

Ma, P., Hristova‐Bogaerds, D. G., Schmit, P., Goossens, H., & Lemstra, P. J. (2012) · Polymer International · doi:10.1002/pi.4204 · Cited by 31

Significant thermal property and hydrogen bonding strength increase in poly(vinylphenol-co-vinylpyrrolidone) copolymer

Kuo, S., & Chang, F. (2003) · Polymer · doi:10.1016/s0032-3861(03)00218-0 · Cited by 30

Rheo-optical FT-IR spectroscopy of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)/poly(lactic acid) blend films

Vogel, C., Hoffmann, G. G., & Siesler, H. W. (2008) · Vibrational Spectroscopy · doi:10.1016/j.vibspec.2008.10.014 · Cited by 29

Isothermal crystallization behaviors and kinetics of nucleated polylactide/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) blend films with talc

Phetwarotai, W., & Aht‐Ong, D. (2016) · Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry · doi:10.1007/s10973-016-5669-2 · Cited by 29

Hydrolytic stability of polycarbonate/poly(lactic acid) blends and its evaluation via poly(lactic) acid median melting point depression

Yuryev, Y., Mohanty, A. K., & Misra, M. (2016) · Polymer Degradation and Stability · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2016.10.011 · Cited by 29

Morphology and rheology of poly(l-lactide)/polystyrene blends filled with silica nanoparticles

Zhang, M., Huang, Y., Kong, M., Zhu, H. M., Chen, G., & Yang, Q. Y. (2011) · Journal of Materials Science · doi:10.1007/s10853-011-5908-7 · Cited by 29

Effects of chain configuration on UCST behavior in blends of poly(L‐lactic acid) with tactic poly(methyl methacrylate)s

Li, S.-H., & Woo, E. M. (2008) · Journal of Polymer Science Part B Polymer Physics · doi:10.1002/polb.21567 · Cited by 28

Characterization of biodegradable polymers by inverse gas chromatography. II. Blends of amylopectin and poly(ε‐caprolactone)

Al‐Ghamdi, A., Melibari, M., & Al‐Saigh, Z. Y. (2006) · Journal of Applied Polymer Science · doi:10.1002/app.24226 · Cited by 27

Effects of compatibilizers and hydrolysis on the mechanical and rheological properties of polypropylene/EPDM/poly(lactic acid) ternary blends

Park, D. H., Kim, M. S., Yang, J. H., Lee, D. J., Kim, K. N., Hong, B. K., & Kim, W. N. (2011) · Macromolecular Research · doi:10.1007/s13233-011-0215-3 · Cited by 27

Effects of size and shape of dispersed poly(butylene terephthalate) on isothermal crystallization kinetics and morphology of poly(lactic acid) blends

Samthong, C., Deetuam, C., Yamaguchi, M., Praserthdam, P., & Somwangthanaroj, A. (2015) · Polymer Engineering and Science · doi:10.1002/pen.24246 · Cited by 26

Synthesis of Poly(L(+) Lactic Acid) by Polycondensation Method in Solution

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