Biodegradation of PLA Nanocomposites

Materials Carbon Content (Weight %) TbCO (g) Biodegradation (%) Slope (Degradation Rate) %COjX  

The morphology of the composted samples has been evaluated employing SEM analysis after 10 and 15 days of composting. The incubation time period has been selected based on the fact that, after the above-mentioned period, the nanocomposite samples became too weak to be handled and are removed from the soil. Also, even the 15th day sample gets easily charged during the SEM analysis. 

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