Research Article

Mechanical and Thermal Properties of PLA Biocomposites Reinforced by Coir Fibers

Table 3

DSC data for PLA and HPCFs.

Sample (°C) (°C) (°C) (°C) (°C) (°C)

Neat PLA631011181101591774.214.975.35
1% HPCF621021171101591763.715.425.89
3% HPCF611001161091591764.164.905.43
5% HPCF611011161091581764.004.965.61
7% HPCF61971141071571754.095.175.98