Data obtained from tensile test of PLA and PLA composites.
Sample | Young's modulus (MPa) | Tensile strength (MPa) | Elongation at break (%) | Impact strength (kJ m−2) |
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PLA | 3700 ± 100 | 57 ± 1 | 3 ± 1 | 16 ± 2 |
PLA5VP | 3500 ± 100 | 54 ± 1 | 11 ± 3 | 18 ± 3 |
PLA10VP | 3500 ± 200 | 52 ± 1 | 9 ± 3 | 19 ± 2 |
PLA10VA | 2900 ± 100 | 42 ± 1 | 4 ± 2 | 17 ± 3 |