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Poly(lactic Acid) Science and Technology: Processing, Properties, Additives and Applications

Poly(lactic Acid) Science and Technology: Processing, Properties, Additives and Applications

Jiménez, Alfonso
Peltzer, Mercedes
Ruseckaite, Roxana

Hardcover

Technology & EngineeringChemistry

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ISBN10: 1849738793
ISBN13: 9781849738798
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Published: Nov 13 2014
Pages: 353
Weight: 1.50
Height: 1.00 Width: 5.90 Depth: 9.90
Language: English
Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) is a biodegradable thermoplastic derived from renewable resources used in many food packaging applications. This book gives a general overview of all relevant aspects related to poly(lactic acid) science and technology including fundamental issues, innovative applications, new types of processing and emerging applications, modification of PLA, life cycle assessment, bio-additives, bio/degradation and sustainability and international regulations. International experts provide a complete resource and whole perspective on PLA covering scientific, ecological, social and economic issues. The book will appeal to chemists, food technologists and materials engineers as well as researchers interested in bio-based and biodegradable polymers and composites.

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