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Impact strength and Shore D hardness of the polylactide (PLA), poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), and thermoplastic starch (TPS) blend pieces.
| Sample | Impact Strength (kJ·m−2) | Shore D Hardness |
|---|---|---|
| PLA | 2.14 ± 0.28 | 73.1 ± 1.3 |
| PLA60PCL40TPS0 | 6.52 ± 0.62 | 63.0 ± 1.0 |
| PLA60PCL30TPS10 | 6.46 ± 0.39 | 63.6 ± 1.1 |
| PLA60PCL20TPS20 | 6.51 ± 0.27 | 63.7 ± 1.2 |
| PLA60PCL10TPS30 | 6.33 ± 0.24 | 64.3 ± 1.1 |
| PLA60PCL0TPS40 | 5.46 ± 0.88 | 64.6 ± 1.1 |
