Research Article

Synthesis and Properties of Bionanocomposites of Polyhydroxybutyrate-Polylactic Acid Doped with Copper and Silver Nanoparticles

Table 1

Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and polylactic acid (PLA) main properties.

MaterialMFR (g/10 min)Density (g/cc)Company nameGrade

PHB8-151.25Ningbo Tianan Biologic Mat.Injection molding/thermoforming
PLA 403271.24NatureWorksExtrusion
PLA 7001D61.24NatureWorksInjection stretch blow molded bottles

210°C, 2.16 kg