Poly(lactic acid) by Rafael A. Auras, Loong-Tak Lim, Susan E.... - 9781119767442

Poly(lactic acid)Synthesis, Structures, Properties, Processing, Applications, and End of Life\nAuthor(s): Rafael A. Auras, Loong-Tak Lim, Susan E. M. Selke, Hideto Tsuji\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9781119767442, 978-1119767442\nSynopsis\nPOLY(LACTIC ACID) The second edition of a key reference, fully updated to reflect new research and applications\n\nPoly(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. \n\nPoly(lactic acid) Synthesis, Structures, Properties, Processing, Applications, and End of Life p.