Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA) is a commercial biobased, biodegradable,
biocompatible, compostable and non-toxic polymer that has competitive material and …

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biobased product and a compostable aliphatic polyester that has
been studied for use in several applications over the last decade. Many properties of PLA …

Environmental issues urge for the substitution of petrochemical-based raw materials with
more environmentally friendly sources. The biggest advantages of PLA over non …

Global awareness of material sustainability has increased the demand for bio-based
polymers like poly (lactic acid)(PLA), which are seen as a desirable alternative to fossil …

Polylactide (PLA), poly (butylene succinate)(PBS) and blends thereof have been researched
in the last two decades due to their commercial availability and the upcoming requirements …

The production and use of biopolymers increases continuously with a very high rate thus all
information on these materials is very important. This feature article first defines the terms …

Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA) is the most extensively researched and utilized
biodegradable and renewable thermoplastic polyester, with potential to replace …

Renewable poly (lactic acid)(PLA) exhibits high strength and stiffness. PLA is fully
biodegradable and has received great interest. However, the inherent brittleness of PLA …

The high price of petroleum, overconsumption of plastic products, recent climate change
regulations, the lack of landfill spaces in addition to the ever-growing population are …

Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is a biodegradable aliphatic polyester well suited for disposable
applications. PLA was plasticized with various biocompatible plasticizers. Their efficiency …