An extrusion study: Examination of the improved processing characteristics of a PLA impact modified blend

Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings

Volumn 1, Issue , 2009, Pages 155-160

  Baird, Jason C ^a   Christiano, John P ^a   Morris, Barry A ^b  

^a Davis Standard   (United States)

^b DUPONT COMPANY   (United States)

Author keywords

Barrier screw; Energy efficiency; Impact modifier; PLA; Process aid

Indexed keywords

BARRIER SCREW; BARRIER SCREWS; DRIVE POWER; GAIN INSIGHT; HEAD PRESSURE; IMPACT MODIFIERS; MELT TEMPERATURE; POWER CONSUMPTION; PROCESS AID; SHEET EXTRUSION;

ELASTOMERS; EXTRUDERS; EXTRUSION; PLASTIC PRODUCTS; PLASTICITY;

ENERGY EFFICIENCY;

EID: 70449989327     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

References (4)

1. Sassan Hojabr, "Enhancement of PLA properties and processing via polymer modification", Bioplastics Processing Conference, December 5-6, 2006, Charlotte, NC
2. Barry Morris and Donovan Kirschbaum, "Modification of PLA for improved processing and properties", B ioplastics Processing Conference, December 4-5, 2007, Charlotte, NC.
3. Ed Stewart, "Can I run PLA on my existing extruders? A practical application guide", Bioplastics Processing Conference, December 4-5, 2007, Charlotte, NC.
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