Poly(lactic acid) : synthesis, structures, properties, processing, applications, and end of life /
edited by Rafael A. Auras, Loong-Tak Lim, Susan E. M. Selke, Hideto Tsuji.
- Second edition.
- 1 online resource (xxvii, 660 pages) : illustrations.
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- Wiley series on polymer engineering and technology. .
- Wiley series on polymer engineering and technology. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"This updated edition brings back one of the first comprehensive guides about polylactide polymers (PLA) that has widely been considered "the PLA Bible." This book presents the structural, physical, mechanical, processing, and applications information for polylactide polymers. Opening with a summary review of PLA and its current market applications, the book is broken into sections on chemistry and production; properties and characteristics; processing and conversion; biodegradability, recycling, and sustainability; and applications in the medical, packaging, and textile industries. This new edition reflects the advanced research on PLA and includes a new chapter on the mechanical and chemical recycling of PLA as well as revised chapters that incorporate the latest studies on PLA stereocomplex, new PLA composites, the environmental footprint of PLA, and much more."--
About the Author
RAFAEL A. AURAS, Professor, School of Packaging, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Michigan State University, USA.
LOONG-TAK LIM, Professor, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Canada.
SUSAN E. M. SELKE, Professor Emeritus, School of Packaging, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Michigan State University, USA.
HIDETO TSUJI, Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry and Life Science, Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan.
9781119767442 9781119767480 1119767482 9781119767466 1119767466 9781119767459 1119767458
10.1002/9781119767480 doi
Biodegradable plastics.
Lactic acid.
Polymers.
Electronic books.
TP1180.B55 / P65 2022
620.1/92323
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"This updated edition brings back one of the first comprehensive guides about polylactide polymers (PLA) that has widely been considered "the PLA Bible." This book presents the structural, physical, mechanical, processing, and applications information for polylactide polymers. Opening with a summary review of PLA and its current market applications, the book is broken into sections on chemistry and production; properties and characteristics; processing and conversion; biodegradability, recycling, and sustainability; and applications in the medical, packaging, and textile industries. This new edition reflects the advanced research on PLA and includes a new chapter on the mechanical and chemical recycling of PLA as well as revised chapters that incorporate the latest studies on PLA stereocomplex, new PLA composites, the environmental footprint of PLA, and much more."--
About the Author
RAFAEL A. AURAS, Professor, School of Packaging, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Michigan State University, USA.
LOONG-TAK LIM, Professor, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Canada.
SUSAN E. M. SELKE, Professor Emeritus, School of Packaging, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Michigan State University, USA.
HIDETO TSUJI, Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry and Life Science, Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan.
9781119767442 9781119767480 1119767482 9781119767466 1119767466 9781119767459 1119767458
10.1002/9781119767480 doi
Biodegradable plastics.
Lactic acid.
Polymers.
Electronic books.
TP1180.B55 / P65 2022
620.1/92323