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Injection Molding Characterization of PLA and Chitosan Mixtures for Biomaterial Applications

  • Putu Hadi Setyarini*
  • , Meirina Putri Anggarwati
  • , Slamet Wahyudi
  • , Dwi Hadi Sulistyarini
  • , Purnomo
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Polylactid acid (PLA) is a type of bio-based and bio-degradable plastic. This substance is commonly used in the medical field since it is biocompatible and does not hurt bodily tissues. In this study, PLA plastic will be combined with chitosan (CS) via injection molding. The addition of CS to compensate for the absence of PLA with hydrophobic characteristics. CS has hydrophilic characteristics, which allow it to absorb water and bond with biological tissues. The contact angle test revealed that pure PLA is a hydrophobic material, but the PLA: CS alloy is a hydrophilic alloy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSelected peer-reviewed full text papers from the 5th International Conference on Advanced Materials Science, ICoAMS 2022
EditorsSarjito Sarjito, Waluyo Adi Siswanto, Mohammad Sukri Mustapa, Tri Widodo Besar Riyadi, Agus Dwi Anggono
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages27-32
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783036402086
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event5th International Conference on Advanced Materials Science, ICoAMS 2022, held in conjunction with the 1st International Summit on Knowledge Advancement, ISKA 2022 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 24 Aug 202225 Aug 2022

Publication series

NameAdvances in Science and Technology
Volume122
ISSN (Print)1662-8969
ISSN (Electronic)1662-0356

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Advanced Materials Science, ICoAMS 2022, held in conjunction with the 1st International Summit on Knowledge Advancement, ISKA 2022
CityVirtual, Online
Period24/08/2225/08/22

Keywords

  • chitosan
  • hydrophobicity
  • polylactic acid

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