Journal of Applied Polymer Science · 2014 · 11 citations · 23 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials SciencePolymer ChemistryPolymer EngineeringPolymer MaterialsPolymer CharacterizationPolymer Physical ChemistryPolymer StabilityPolymer ThermodynamicsThermogravimetric AnalysisThermoplastic PolymersDynamic Mechanical CharacterizationDynamic Mechanical PropertiesPoly(lactic Acid)Polymer Chain DynamicsThermal PropertiesThermal StabilityThermal Stability Of PolymersThermally Stable Polymers
ABSTRACT The influence of functional end groups on the thermal stability of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) in nitrogen‐ and oxygen‐enriched atmospheres has been investigated in this article using differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). Functional end groups of PLA were modified by succinic anhydride and l ‐cysteine by the addition–elimination reaction. PLA was synthesized by azeotropic condensation of l ‐lactic acid in xylene and characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance. The values of the activation energies determined by TGA in nitrogen and oxygen atmospheres revealed that the character of functional end groups has remarkable influence on the thermal stability of PLA. Moreover, DMA confirmed the strong influence of functional end groups of PLA on polymer chains motion. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014 , 131 , 41105.
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