Table 1.
Synthesis conditions for MA-grafted PLA in solvent synthesis. DCP is dicumyl peroxide, MA is maleic anhydride.
Sample | DCP (% w/w PLA) | MA (% w/w PLA) | Time (h) | Nitrogen Purge |
---|---|---|---|---|
M4 | 2 | 20 | 4 | NO |
M5 | 2 | 20 | 4 | YES |
M6 | 1 | 20 | 4 | YES |
M7 | 1 | 5 | 4 | YES |
M8 | 1 | 10 | 4 | YES |
M9 | 1 | 20 | 8 | YES |
M10 | 1 | 10 | 24 | YES |
M11 | 1 | 10 | 96 | YES |