Research Article

Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid) Filled with Hydrophobic Cellulose/SiO2 Composites

Table 3

Physical appearance after soil burial test.

SamplePhysical appearance after soil burial test
1 month2 months3 months

neat PLA
PLA/1.0 : 1.0 CF : HDTMS 1%
PLA/1.0 : 1.0 CF : HDTMS 3%
PLA/1.0 : 1.0 CF : HDTMS 5%
PLA/1.0 : 1.0 CF : HDTMS 10%
PLA/CF 1%
PLA/1.0 : 0.25 CF : HDTMS 1%
PLA/1.0 : 0.25 CF : HDTMS 3%
PLA/1.0 : 0.25 CF : HDTMS 5%
PLA/1.0 : 0.25 CF : HDTMS 10%