Synergistic flame retardancy and mechanical reinforcement of bio-based PLA composites using polyphenol-assisted ammonium polyphosphate and sugarcane fiber

Bin Xue, Danxiang Wei, Jun Li, Yudong Wang, Haifeng Pan, Wei Wang, School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, School of Engineering, RMIT University

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on March 16, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Ahead of Print.
Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) is characterized by inherent flammability and limited mechanical performance, which restrict its engineering applications. In this study, ammonium polyphosphate (APP) was utilized as the primary flame retardant, while tannic acid (...