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March 26, 2026Materials Today CommunicationsOpen Access

Interphase-mediated toughening of poly-(lactic acid) by hierarchical carbon nanotube and carbon fiber reinforcement

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RPRoland PetrényLALászló AlmásyLMLászló Mészáros

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Investigates improved mechanical properties in polylactic acid composites with carbon nanotubes and fibers, suggesting effective reinforcement techniques.

Key Points

  • The research aims to evaluate the morphological and mechanical enhancements in polylactic acid composites using carbon nanotubes and carbon fibers.
  • Investigation of polylactic acid composites
  • Utilization of small-angle neutron scattering and X-ray diffraction
  • Differential scanning calorimetry for thermal analysis
  • Mechanical testing for strength assessments
  • Analysis of nanocomposite and hybrid composite structures
  • CNT-only composites showed aggregation of carbon nanotubes
  • Hybrid composites exhibited improved dispersion and structure
  • Increased rigid amorphous phase and reduced crystallinity were noted
  • Enhanced lateral crystallite growth in CF-containing systems
  • Mechanical tests showed significant gains in tensile strength and toughness, particularly with 0.25–1 wt% CNT

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Petrény et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c4cc37fdc3bde44891784fhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2026.115054
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