Abstract
Polylactic acid (PLA) is aliphatic thermoplastic polyester. Composites based on PLA are biocompatible, biodegradable and non-toxic, which are the main advantages of using such composites. Based on the research results described in this paper, it was concluded that by adding natural fibers to the composite, certain characteristics can be significantly improved. This paper describes some of composite material characteristics based on PLA, modification of PLA, advantages and disadvantages of using PLA in composite materials, composition and methods of obtaining PLA-based composites, as well as the advantages of using wood plastic composites (WPC) based on PLA.
Publisher
Centre for Evaluation in Education and Science (CEON/CEES)
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