Strengthening poly(lactic acid) composites with poly(methyl methacrylate) functionalized flax nanofibrils

RSC Applied Interfaces 2026 Open access

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Authors: Abigail S. Mulligan, Ahmad Ahmad, Peter V. Kelly, Siamak Shams Es‐haghi, Peng Cheng, Amber M. Hubbard, Kathryn Slavny, Meghan E. Lamm, Sanjita Wasti, William M. Gramlich
DOI: 10.1039/d5lf00342c
Cited by: 1
References: 67

Abstract

Flax nanofibrils were surface modified with poly(methyl methacrylate) and compounded into poly(lactic acid), improving the mechanical properties of the composite.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Fiber-reinforced polymer composites

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Applied Interfaces
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
3
Issue
2
Pages
458–474
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN