Poly (lactic acid) : synthesis structures, properties, processing and applications

This book describes the synthesis, properties, and processing methods of poly(lactic acid) (PLA), an important family of degradable plastics. As the need for environmentally-friendly packaging materials increases, consumers and companies are in search for new materials that are largely produced from...

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Main Author: Auras, Rafael (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons , 2010
Series:Wiley series on polymer engineering and technology
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Summary:This book describes the synthesis, properties, and processing methods of poly(lactic acid) (PLA), an important family of degradable plastics. As the need for environmentally-friendly packaging materials increases, consumers and companies are in search for new materials that are largely produced from renewable resources, and are recyclable
Physical Description:xxiii, 499 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0470293667 (clothback : alk. paper)
9780470293669 (clothback : alk. paper)