Research Article
Mechanical and Thermal Properties of PLA Biocomposites Reinforced by Coir Fibers
Table 1
Biocomposites compositions.
| Code | PLA (wt%) | Coir fibers (wt%) | Extrusion | Temperature profile (°C) | Rotational speed (rpm) |
| Neat PLA | 100 | 0 | 160, 170, 180; 190; 185, 180 | 30 | 1% HPCF | 99 | 1 | 160, 170, 180; 190; 185, 180 | 30 | 3% HPCF | 97 | 3 | 160, 170, 180; 190; 185, 180 | 30 | 5% HPCF | 95 | 5 | 160, 170, 180; 190; 185, 180 | 30 | 7% HPCF | 93 | 7 | 160, 170, 180; 190; 185, 180 | 30 |
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