Table 8.
Mechanical properties of PLA/BF composites modified by various methods.
| Samples | Impact Strength (kJ/m2) | Flexural Modulus (GPa) | Flexural Strength (MPa) | Tensile Modulus (GPa) | Tensile Strength (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | 2.88 ± 0.23 | 4.07 ± 0.16 | 112 ± 21 | 1.79 ± 0.21 | 73.5 ± 2.9 |
| PLA/UBF | 2.86 ± 0.25 | 5.06 ± 0.19 | 85 ± 16 | 2.03 ± 0.33 | 60.3 ± 5.8 |
| PLA/ABF | 2.67 ± 0.34 | 5.24 ± 0.21 | 78 ± 14 | 2.34 ± 0.29 | 53.2 ± 5.6 |
| PLA/SBF | 3.58 ± 0.27 | 5.24 ± 0.13 | 111 ± 19 | 2.57 ± 0.25 | 80.2 ± 6.7 |
| PLA/ASBF | 3.29 ± 0.36 | 5.16 ± 0.17 | 102 ± 22 | 2.62 ± 0.31 | 69.4 ± 7.5 |