The combined effect of plasticizers and graphene on properties of poly(lactic acid)

Poly(lactic acid)’s (PLA) mechanical and barrier properties depend on the solid‐state morphology and crystallinity. To overcome those limitations, plasticizers and nanoparticles are added. Common plasticizers for PLA, such as poly(ethyleneglycol) (PEG) and dibutyl sebacate (DBS), as well as graphene, were used in this work. Therefore, the combined effects of such additions in PLA's mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties were evaluated....