Strengthening blends of Poly(lactic acid) and starch with methylenediphenyl diisocyanate

By Hua Wang, X. Sun, P. Seib. 2001

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Biodegradable polymers/bamboo fiber biocomposite with bio-based coupling agent (2006, background): “This improved interfacial adhesion may be due to the compatible effect of graft copolymer with LDI intermediates, which could be produced through a chemical reaction between the hydroxyl groups of polymer and BF under kneading conditions of higher temperatures and pressure [39,40].”
Fabrication and Mechanical Properties of Completely Biodegradable Hemp Fiber Reinforced Polylactic Acid Composites (2007, background): “Over a period of several months to 2 years, pure PLA will degrade to carbon dioxide, water and methane in the environment, whereas other petroleum plastics need hundreds of years [14].”
Nanotechnology and its applications in lignocellulosic composites, a mini review (2007, methodology): “[141, 142] used methylenediphenyl diisocyanate to improve the interface and studied a blend of 55/45 w/w mixture of poly (lactic acid) and dried wheat starch in an intensive mixer with or without a low level of methylenediphenyl diisocyanate.”
Polymer blends and composites from renewable resources (2006, methodology): “Compatiblizers used for starch/PLA blends PLA and starch are two promising candidates for biodegradable polymer blends [82–88].”