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Processing technologies for poly(lactic acid)

Progress in Polymer Science · 2008 · Vol. 33(8) · pp. 820–852

Loong‐Tak Lim✉(University of Guelph)Rafael Auras(Michigan State University)Maria Rubino(Michigan State University)

biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysisBioplasticPolyesterMaterials scienceCompoundingPolylactic acidExtrusionThermoformingThermoplasticLactic acidMolding (decorative)

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