PLA bioplastic production: From monomer to the polymer
J Yu, S Xu, B Liu, H Wang, F Qiao, X Ren… - European Polymer …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) plastics is of great significance to the sustainable
development of the world. Today, most PLA is prepared by ring-opening polymerization of …
development of the world. Today, most PLA is prepared by ring-opening polymerization of …
Polylactic acid production from biotechnological routes: A review
TL de Albuquerque, JEM Júnior, LP de Queiroz… - International journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) has been highlighted as an important polymer due to its high potential
for applicability in various areas, such as in the chemical, medical, pharmaceutical or …
for applicability in various areas, such as in the chemical, medical, pharmaceutical or …
Circular economy for fashion industry: Use of waste from the food industry for the production of biotextiles
AP Provin, AR de Aguiar Dutra - Technological Forecasting and Social …, 2021 - Elsevier
In the context of current environmental, social and economic issues, it is imperative to
perform more in-depth studies on waste management and the life cycle of a product. Thus …
perform more in-depth studies on waste management and the life cycle of a product. Thus …
Towards sustainability of lactic acid and poly-lactic acid polymers production
Lactic acid (LA) is a platform chemical which can be produced biotechnologically on
agricultural residues, wastes and by-products and further used for production of …
agricultural residues, wastes and by-products and further used for production of …
Techno-economic analysis of a food waste valorisation process for lactic acid, lactide and poly (lactic acid) production
A sustainable food waste valorisation process was proposed by designing a plant with a
capacity of 10 metric tons (MT) hour− 1 of food waste powder with a 20-year lifetime. Three …
capacity of 10 metric tons (MT) hour− 1 of food waste powder with a 20-year lifetime. Three …
A comprehensive review on the emerging roles of nanofillers and plasticizers towards sustainable starch-based bioplastic fabrication
Petroleum-based plastics are associated with environmental pollution problems owing to
their non-biodegradable and toxic properties. In this context, renewable and biodegradable …
their non-biodegradable and toxic properties. In this context, renewable and biodegradable …
Food waste as a source of value-added chemicals and materials: a biorefinery perspective
As the availability of fossil-based resources declines, there is an impending necessity of
finding alternative feedstock able to secure the production of fuels and chemicals …
finding alternative feedstock able to secure the production of fuels and chemicals …
An overview of biodegradable poly (lactic acid) production from fermentative lactic acid for biomedical and bioplastic applications
Biodegradable polylactic acid has attracted much attention due to the increasing
environmental pollution from petroleum-based plastics. Polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers …
environmental pollution from petroleum-based plastics. Polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers …
Biowaste valorisation in a future circular bioeconomy
The biowaste refinery concept has received significant attention in recent years as a
sustainable alternative the petroleum refinery, exploiting the biowaste for producing high …
sustainable alternative the petroleum refinery, exploiting the biowaste for producing high …
Techno‐economic assessment of polylactic acid and polybutylene succinate production in an integrated sugarcane biorefinery
BK Ratshoshi, S Farzad… - Biofuels, Bioproducts and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Plastic waste pollution is a growing environmental concern due to the increased use of
conventional plastics. This study investigates the techno‐economics of biodegradable, bio …
conventional plastics. This study investigates the techno‐economics of biodegradable, bio …