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Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polylactic Acid, Polylactic Acid Blends and Their Composites for Advanced Applications [PDF]
Polymers, 2022 Polylactic acid (PLA) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from lactic acid that has been chiefly utilized in biodegradable material and as a composite matrix material. PLA is a prominent biomaterial that is widely used to replace traditional petrochemical-based polymers in various applications owing environmental concerns.
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Polylactic Acid/Lignin Composites: A Review
Polymers, 2023 With the gradual depletion of petroleum resources and the increasing global awareness of environmental protection, biodegradable plastics are receiving more and more attention as a green substitute for traditional petroleum-based plastics. Poly (lactic acid) is considered to be the most promising biodegradable material because of its excellent ...
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Polylactic acid: synthesis and biomedical applications [PDF]
Journal of Applied Microbiology, 2019 Social and economic development has driven considerable scientific and engineering efforts on the discovery, development and utilization of polymers. Polylactic acid (PLA) is one of the most promising biopolymers as it can be produced from nontoxic renewable feedstock.
M.S. Singhvi +2 more
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Enzymatic degradation of polylactic acid (PLA)
Applied Microbiology and BiotechnologyAbstract Environmental concerns arising from the increasing use of polluting plastics highlight polylactic acid (PLA) as a promising eco-friendly alternative. PLA is a biodegradable polyester that can be produced through the fermentation of renewable resources.
Adi Shalem +2 more
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3D printing of polylactic acid: recent advances and opportunities
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2023 Bio-based polymers are a class of polymers made by living organisms, a few of them known and commercialized yet. Due to poor mechanical strength and economic constraints, they have not yet seen the extensive application.
Tomy Muringayil Joseph +6 more
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Polylactic acid synthesis, biodegradability, conversion to microplastics and toxicity: a review
Environmental Chemistry Letters, 2023 Global pollution by plastics derived from petroleum has fostered the development of carbon–neutral, biodegradable bioplastics synthesized from renewable resources such as modern biomass, yet knowledge on the impact of bioplastics on ecosystems is limited.
W. Ali +4 more
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Polymers, 2023 Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable polyester polymer that is produced from renewable resources, such as corn or other carbohydrate sources. However, its poor toughness limits its commercialization.
Yueting Wu +5 more
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Nature Nanotechnology, 2023 The health risks of exposure to ‘eco-friendly’ biodegradable plastics of anthropogenic origin and their effects on the gastrointestinal tract are largely unknown.
Mengjing Wang +13 more
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Effect of CO2 Saturation on the Corrosion Behaviour of AZ31B Magnesium Alloy in Na3PO4 Solutions
International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2013 Effect of CO2 saturation on the corrosion behaviour of AZ31B magnesium alloy in the presence of different concentrations of Na3PO4 solution was investigated by open circuit potential (OCP), potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance ...
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Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biocomposite: Processing, Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Applications
Polymers, 2021 Over recent years, enthusiasm towards the manufacturing of biopolymers has attracted considerable attention due to the rising concern about depleting resources and worsening pollution.
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