Long chain alkyl grafted cellulose and PBST synergistically reinforce PLA: Balanced strength, toughness, and barrier properties.
Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a promising biodegradable polymer, yet its inherent brittleness, poor barrier properties, and slow crystallization rate limit its application in food packaging. In this study, hydrophobically modified microcrystalline cellulose (eMCC) and poly(butylene succinate-co-terephthalate) (PBST) were...