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1st ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 341 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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text file rda |
| Series |
PDL handbook series |
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PDL handbook series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Polylactic Acid (PLA) is the first viable thermoplastic that can be produced from a plant-based feedstock such as corn or sugar cane, and yet be processed by the conventional melt processing technologies. At the same time, Polylactic Acid is produced at the largest industrial scale of all biodegradable polymers. It is being used in biomedical applications, for bottle production and in compostable food packaging. It is also being evaluated as a material for tissue engineering. Mass production has tremendously reduced the cost of PLA production, making it an economically viable choice for fabrication of domestic containers, plastic bags, and fibers. Commercial-scale plants today produce hundreds of thousand tons of PLA per year. This book provides a practical guide for the engineers and scientists involved in working with PLA and developing the many new products that are emerging for this important biopolymer. The current market situation for PLA and biodegradable polymers is described as well as applications across a range of market sectors, and the mechanical, chemical, thermal, rheology, and degradation properties of PLA. An essential reference for engineers, scientists and product designers considering switching to a sustainable plastic. Covers the properties, synthesis and polymerization of PLA, and processing techniques involved in fabricating parts from this polymer. |
| Contents |
Front Cover; Polylactic Acid; Copyright Page; Contents; 1 Overview of Poly(lactic Acid); 1.1 Background to Biodegradable Polymers; 1.2 Market Potential of Biodegradable Polymers and PLA; 1.3 General Properties and Applications of PLA; 1.3.1 PLA for Domestic Applications; 1.3.2 PLA and Copolymers for Biomedical Applications; 1.4 Environmental Profile of PLA; 1.5 Ecoprofile of PLA in Mass Production; 1.6 Environmental Impact of PLA at the Post-Consumer Stage; 1.7 Conclusion; References; 2 Synthesis and Production of Poly(lactic Acid); 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Lactic Acid Production. |
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2.2.1 Laboratory Scale Production of Lactic Acid2.3 Lactide and Poly(lactic Acid) Production; 2.3.1 Review of Lactide Production Technology; 2.3.2 Polymerization and Copolymerization of Lactide; 2.3.3 Lactide Copolymer; 2.3.4 Quality Control; 2.3.5 Quantification of Residual Lactide in PLA (NatureWorks LLC, 2010b); 2.3.5.1 Calculations; 2.3.6 Quantification of D-Lactic Acid Content in PLA (NatureWork LLC, 2010a); 2.3.6.1 Calculations; 2.4 Conclusion; References; 3 Thermal Properties of Poly(lactic Acid); 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Thermal Transition and Crystallization of PLA. |
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3.3 Thermal Decomposition3.4 Heat Capacity, Thermal Conductivity and Pressure-Volume-Temperature of PLA; 3.5 Conclusion; References; 4 Chemical Properties of Poly(lactic Acid); 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Stereochemistry of Poly(lactic Acid); 4.3 Analytical Technique of PLA; 4.3.1 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; 4.3.2 Infrared Spectroscopy; 4.4 Solubility and Barrier Properties of PLA; 4.4.1 Solubility of Polylactic Acid; 4.4.2 Permeability of Polylactic Acid; 4.5 Conclusion; References; 5 Mechanical Properties of Poly(lactic Acid); 5.1 Introduction. |
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5.2 Effect of Crystallinity and Molecular Weight on Mechanical Properties of PLA5.3 Effect of Modifier/Plasticizer on PLA; 5.4 Polymer Blends of PLA; 5.4.1 Poly(lactic Acid) and Polycaprolactone Blend; 5.4.2 Blends of Polylactide with Degradable or Partially Degradable Polymers; 5.4.3 Blends of Polylactide and Polyhydroxyalkanoates; 5.4.4 PLA Blends with Nondegradable Polymers; 5.5 Conclusion; References; 6 Rheological Properties of Poly(lactic Acid); 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Rheological Properties of Poly(lactic Acid); 6.3 Effects of Molecular Weight; 6.4 Effects of Branching. |
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6.5 Extensional Viscosity6.6 Solution Viscosity of PLA; 6.7 Rheological Properties of Polymer Blends; 6.7.1 PLA/PBAT Blend; 6.7.2 Blend with Layered Silicate Nanocomposites; 6.7.3 PLA/Polystyrene Blend; 6.8 Conclusion; References; 7 Degradation and Stability of Poly(lactic Acid); 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Factors Affecting PLA Degradation; 7.3 Hydrolytic and Enzymatic Degradation of PLA; 7.4 Environmental Degradation of PLA; 7.5 Thermal Degradation of PLA; 7.6 Flame Resistance of PLA; 7.7 Conclusion; References; 8 Applications of Poly(lactic Acid); 8.1 Introduction. |
| Subject |
Biodegradable plastics.
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Lactic acid.
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Polymers.
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Lactic Acid |
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Polymers |
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Matières plastiques biodégradables.
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Acide lactique.
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Polymères.
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polymers.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Material Science.
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Biodegradable plastics
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Lactic acid
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Polymers
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| Added Author |
Rahmat, Abdul Razak.
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Rahman, Wan Azian Wan Abdul.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Sin, Lee Tin. Polylactic Acid : PLA Biopolymer Technology and Applications. Burlington : Elsevier Science, ©2012 9781437744590 |
| ISBN |
9781437744606 (electronic bk.) |
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1437744605 (electronic bk.) |
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1283631032 |
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9781283631037 |
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9786613943484 |
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6613943487 |
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9781437744590 |
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1437744591 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000050174867 |
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CHBIS 009942898 |
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CHNEW 001010735 |
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CHVBK 303942274 |
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DEBBG BV042304194 |
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DEBSZ 405345208 |
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DEBSZ 431239827 |
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NZ1 15188355 |
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