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Thermoplastic biodegradable composites based on ramie fibre (RF) and a poly(l-lactic acid)-poly(ε-caprolactone) (PLLA-PCL) matrix was manufactured using the in situ polymerization method. In order to improve the compatibility and strengthen the interface in natural fibre composite materials, the RF was firstly treated by coupling agents. Then the RF reinforced thermoplastic PLLA-PCL composite was prepared by in situ polymerization of PLLA oligomer with NCO-terminated PCL prepolymer. The effect of fibre length and fibre content on tensile strength and impact strength of this natural-fibre-reinforced biodegradable composite (PLLA-PCL/RF) was discussed, including the influence of the use of silane coupling agent (KH550) for improved interfacial adhesion. The results showed that the tensile strength and impact strength of PLLA-PCL/RF were highest when the RF length was 5-6mm, RF content was 45% and with KH550 as surface treatment agent of RF.
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Xu, H., Wang, L., Teng, C. et al. Biodegradable Composites: Ramie Fibre Reinforced PLLA-PCL Composite Prepared by in Situ Polymerization Process . Polym. Bull. 61, 663–670 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-008-0986-7
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