Poly (Lactic
Acid) (PLA) is
a biodegradable polymer which originates from natural resources such as corn and starch, offering excellent strength,
biodegradability, nevertheless its inherent brittleness and low impact resistance properties have limited its application. On the other hand, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) has high toughness, durability and flexibility, which is one of the most potential alternatives for enhancing the flexibility and mechanical strength of Poly (Lactic
Acid) (PLA) by
blending it with a compatibilizer. With the
aim to improve the mechanical and thermal properties of Poly (Lactic Acid) (PLA) meltblown nonwovens, The Thermoplastic
Polyurethane (TPU) was melt blended with Poly
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