Comparative analysis of mechanical properties and degradation behavior in PLA composites with TCP, ZnO, MgO, and ZrO2

Muzamil Hussain, Shahzad Maqsood Khan, Muhammad Shafiq, Nafisa Gull, Aboulbaba Eladeb, Kaouther Ghachem, Lioua Kolsi, Sami Ullah Khan, Institute of Polymer , Textile Engineering, University of the Punjab, Mining Research Center, Northern Border University, Saudi Arabia, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, College of Engineering, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia, Department of Mathematics, Namal University

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on November 12, 2025

Abstract

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The composites of polylactic acid (PLA) exhibit improved mechanical strength, biocompatibility, antimicrobial properties, and degradation, making these suitable for biomedical applications. This investigation compares the effect of various reinforcements ...