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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Hoboken, New Jersey :
John Wiley & Sons ,
2010
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| Series: | Wiley series on polymer engineering and technology
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Chemistry and production of lactic acid, lactide, and poly (lactic acid)
- 2. Properties of poly (lactic acid)
- 3. Processing and conversion of poly (lactic acid)
- 4. Degradation and environment issues
- 5. Applications