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Poly(lactic acid)s – PLAs, biodegradable polymers derived from lactic acid, have become vital components of a sustainable society. Eco-friendly PLA polymers are used in numerous industrial applications ranging from packaging to medical implants and to wastewater treatment. The global PLA market is predicted to expand significantly over the next decade due to increasing demand for compostable and recyclable materials produced from renewable resources.
Poly(lactic acid) Synthesis, Structures, Properties, Processing, Applications, and End of Life provides comprehensive coverage of the basic chemistry, production, and industrial use of PLA. Contributions from an international panel of experts review specific processing methods, characterization techniques, and various applications in medicine, textiles, packaging, and environmental engineering. Now in its second edition, this fully up-to-date volume features new and revised chapters on 3D printing, the mechanical and chemical recycling of PLA, PLA stereocomplex crystals, PLA composites, the environmental footprint of PLA, and more.
Highlights the biodegradability, recycling, and sustainability benefits of PLA
Describes processing and conversion technologies for PLA, such as injection molding, extrusion, blending, and thermoforming
Covers various aspects of lactic acid/lactide monomers, including physicochemical properties and production
Examines different condensation reactions and modification strategies for enhanced polymerization of PLA
Discusses the thermal, rheological, and mechanical properties of PLA
Addresses degradation and environmental issues of PLA, including photodegradation, radiolysis, hydrolytic degradation, biodegradation, and life cycle assessment
Poly(lactic acid) Synthesis, Structures, Properties, Processing, Applications, and End of Life, Second Edition remains essential reading for polymer engineers, materials scientists, polymer chemists, chemical engineers, industry professionals using PLA, and scientists and advanced student engineers interested in biodegradable plastics.
Production and Purification of Lactic Acid and Lactide
Aqueous Solutions of Lactic Acid
Industrial Production of High-Molecular-Weight Poly(Lactic Acid)
Design and Synthesis of Different Types of Poly(Lactic Acid)/Polylactide Copolymers
Preparation, Structure, and Properties of Stereocomplex-Type Poly(Lactic Acid)
Structures and Phase Transitions of PLA and Its Related Polymers
Optical and Spectroscopic Properties
Crystallization and Thermal Properties
Rheology of Poly(Lactic Acid)
Mechanical Properties
Mass Transfer
Migration and Interaction with Contact Materials
Processing of Poly(Lactic Acid)
Blends
Foaming
Composites
Nanocomposites: Processing and Mechanical Properties
Mechanism of Fiber Structure Development in Melt Spinning of PLA
Photodegradation and Radiation Degradation
Thermal Degradation
Hydrolytic Degradation
Enzymatic Degradation
Environmental Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment of Poly (Lactic Acid)
End-of-Life Scenarios for Poly(Lactic Acid)
Medical Applications
Packaging and Consumer Goods
Textile Applications
Environmental Applications