Improving the properties of biobased PLA matrices by addition of surface treated nano- and microscale particles

Presently, polylactide acid (PLA) represents a biobased polymer material with highly promising economic perspectives. The properties of pure PLA matrices, however, do often not meet the technical demands of the industrial application. Thus, systematic studies were undertaken in order to improve relevant properties of PLA matrices by the addition of commercially available supplies as well as of nano- and microscale particles, which were furnished with special surface treatments.