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Abiotic and biotic environmental degradation of the bioplastic polymer poly(lactic acid): A review
Polymer Degradation and Stability · 2017 · Vol. 137 · pp. 122–130
Mehlika Karamanlioglu(University of Manchester)Richard F. Preziosi(Manchester Metropolitan University)Geoffrey D. Robson✉(University of Manchester)
biodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesBioplasticLactic acidPetrochemicalRaw materialDegradation (telecommunications)Pulp and paper industryMaterials sciencePolymerPolyhydroxyalkanoatesBiodegradation
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