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Optimized palm press fiber composites of poly(ɛ-caprolactone)/poly(lactic acid) were produced and their mechanical and thermal properties were studied. The composites were melt blended using twin screw extruder and test specimens were produced by injection molding. The composites mechanical and thermal performances were tested using standard methods. The incorporation of dicumyl peroxide as compatibilizer significantly increased the tensile strength, flexural modulus and impact strength of the composites as compared to the uncompatibilized composites. Crystallization temperature of the composites initially increased after which it dropped as fiber load increased. The composites melting point and percentage crystallinity slightly decreased as fiber load increased.
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Ibrahim, A.N., Wahit, M.U. & Yussuf, A.A. Effect of fiber reinforcement on mechanical and thermal properties of poly(ɛ-caprolactone)/poly(lactic acid) blend composites. Fibers Polym 15, 574–582 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-014-0574-4
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