Table 5.
Effect of MTPS content on tensile properties of PLA.
| Materials | Modulus | Tensile Stress at Yield | Tensile Strain at Break | Tensile Stress at Break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (MPa) | (MPa) | (mm/mm) | (MPa) | |
| PLA neat | 1796.45 ± 110.08 a | 82.10 ± 1.14 a | 0.077 ± 0.004 | 73.30 ± 2.74 |
| PLA-1 | 1825.34 ± 47.76 a | 80.67 ± 1.60 a | 0.073 ± 0.005 | 72.76 ± 2.01 |
| PLA-2 | 1748.27 ± 44.03 a | 78.210 ± 0.65 a | 0.068 ± 0.002 | 73.63 ± 2.17 |
| PLA-5 | 2059.88 ± 47.09 b | 72.38 ± 1.14 b | 0.066 ± 0.005 | 67.77 ± 3.97 |
Different superscript letters within the same column indicate significant differences among formulations.