Table 10.
Particle size analysis and impact resistance of PLLA homopolymer and blends [Copyright (2003) Wiley; used with permission from Anderson et al. (2003)].
PLLA/LLDPE/PLLA-PE block | PLLA-PE block | LLDPE particle size (μm) | Izod impact resistance (J/m) |
---|---|---|---|
100/0/0 | 20 ± 2 | ||
80/20/0 | 2.8 ± 1.3 | 350 ± 230 | |
80/20/5 | 5–30 | 1.9 ± 0.2 | 510 ± 60 |
80/20/5 | 30–30 | 0.9 ± 0.2 | 660 ± 50 |