Table 3.
Mechanical properties of virgin polylactic acid (PLA) and organo-modified layered montmorillonite (OMMT)—containing PLA [39].
| Labels | Flexural Strength (MPa) | Flexural Modulus (GPa) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Young’s Modulus (GPa) | Impact Strength (J/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | 33.5 (2.4) | 2.54 (0.35) | 29.0 (1.8) | 1.21 (0.05) | 3.4 (0.4) |
| 0.5/PLA | 57.2 (3.8) | 3.08 (0.40) | 43.9 (2.2) | 1.29 (0.09) | 10.9 (2.2) |
| 1/PLA | 42.2 (4.5) | 3.59 (0.18) | 37.3 (1.0) | 1.36 (0.05) | 7.3 (0.6) |
| 1.5/PLA | 38.9 (4.0) | 4.72 (0.17) | 35.2 (2.1) | 2.13 (0.18) | 6.0 (0.7) |
| 2/PLA | 38.1 (2.0) | 3.49 (0.22) | 29.1 (0.9) | 1.54 (0.20) | 4.8 (0.7) |
Note: Values in the parentheses represent the standard deviations of replicates.