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Polylactic Acid Technology
Advanced Materials · 2000 · Vol. 12(23) · pp. 1841–1846
Ray Drumright✉(Cargill (United States))Patrick Gruber(Cargill (United States))David E. Henton(Cargill (United States))
Abstract
Polylactic acid is proving to be a viable alternative to petrochemical-based plastics for many applications. It is produced from renewable resources and is biodegradable, decomposing to give H2O, CO2, and humus, the black material in soil. In addition, it has unique physical properties that make it useful in diverse applications including paper coating, fibers, films, and packaging (see Figure).
biodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesPolylactic acidMaterials scienceNanotechnologyPolymer scienceComposite materialPolymer
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