Polylactic Acid (PLA) is the first viable thermoplastic that can
be produced from a plant-based feedstock such as corn or sugar
cane, and yet be processed by the conventional melt processing
technologies. At the same time, Polylactic Acid is produced at the
largest industrial scale of all biodegradable polymers. It is being
used in biomedical applications, for bottle production and in
compostable food packaging. It is also being evaluated as a
material for tissue engineering. Mass production has tremendously
reduced the cost of PLA production, making it an economically
viable choice for fabrication of domestic containers, plastic bags,
and fibers. Commercial-scale plants today produce hundreds of
thousand tons of PLA per year.
This book provides a practical guide for the engineers and
scientists involved in working with PLA and developing the many new
products that are emerging for this important biopolymer. The
current market situation for PLA and biodegradable polymers is
described as well as applications across a range of market sectors,
and the mechanical, chemical, thermal, rheology, and degradation
properties of PLA.
An essential reference for engineers, scientists and product
designers considering switching to a sustainable plastic.
Covers the properties, synthesis and polymerization of PLA, and
processing techniques involved in fabricating parts from this
polymer.
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