Effect of functional additives and natural fibers on the thermal and mechanical properties of compression-molded PLA biocomposites

Martina Panico, Ilaria Papa, Pietro Russo, Antonio Langella, Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering, University of Naples , Federico II, Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on September 17, 2025

Abstract

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Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable polymer with growing industrial appeal, but its inherent brittleness, limited thermal stability, and poor impact resistance hinder its use in demanding applications. This study explores the development of PLA-based ...