Semicrystalline polymers products usually adopt a crystallized form in their end-use
environment. These crystallized polymers undergo various deformations under different …

Cavitation‐induced stress whitening in semi‐crystalline polymers during stretching
significantly influences the physical properties of the materials. This review summarizes …

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable polymer derived from renewable resources,
showing potentials in replacing traditional petroleum-based polymers, yet its brittleness and …

Stereocomplex (SC) crystallization has been an effective way to improve the physical
properties of polymers. Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is a representative stereocomplexable …

The paper describes the influence provided by the humidity on the mechanical and failure
properties of 3D printed composites made by continuous flax fibres reinforcing a poly-lactic …

This study aims to investigate the mechanical properties and crack resistance of
unidirectional polylactic acid-based 3D printed components. In this regard, the effects of …

In this study, the importance of the testing environment for correct assessment of tensile
strength of polylactide (PLA) is investigated. A novel design of tensile specimen was …

Soft grippers in automation, particularly those with variable joint stiffness, offer promising
possibilities for precise manipulation tasks. However, accurately predicting finger joint …

Despite the various biomedical applications of Polylactic acid (PLA), its usage has been
limited due to the inherent poor mechanical properties of this biodegradable polymer …

Sensor networks comprising small wireless sensor devices facilitate the collection of
environmental information and increase the efficiency of outdoor practices, including …