Poly(lactic acid) or PLA, is one of the biodegradable and compostable plastics. However, its brittleness limits its widespread applications. Several attempts have been made at using elastomeric material to reinforce PLA properties. Natural rubber (NR), which is considered a green and renewable elastomer, is a good candidate for toughening PLA. The low efficacy of NR … Continue reading Improvement of mechanical and impact performance of poly(lactic acid) by renewable modified natural rubber