Polylactic Acid: A Practical Guide for the Processing, Manufacturing, and Applications of PLA, Third Edition provides a practical guide for engineers and scientists engaged in PLA research and the development of new products. This new edition addresses the latest updates on PLA synthesis, eco-profiles such as lifecycle assessments, and advancements in 3D printing technology. It also includes details on the new PLA products available in the market and profiles major industrial players that have emerged in recent years. Additionally, it highlights newer applications like shape memory PLA, biomedical chemotherapy, and wearable electronics, which have garnered significant interest in recent years.
The current market landscape for PLA and biodegradable polymers is described, along with applications across a range of market sectors. In addition, it covers the mechanical, chemical, thermal, rheological, and degradation properties of PLA, providing a comprehensive understanding of this sustainable material. The book is not only a valuable introduction to academics, researchers, and policymakers to this topic, but also serves as a practical reference guide to support decision-making within the plastics industry.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. About the authors - p. xi 8. Preface - p. xiii 9. Chapter 1. Overview of biodegradable polymers and poly(lactic acid) - p. 1 10. Chapter 2. Synthesis and production of poly(lactic acid) - p. 86 11. Chapter 3. Thermal properties of poly(lactic acid) - p. 141 12. Chapter 4. Chemical properties of poly(lactic acid) - p. 177 13. Chapter 5. Mechanical properties of poly(lactic acid) - p. 207 14. Chapter 6. Rheological properties of poly(lactic acid) - p. 243 15. Chapter 7. Degradation and stability of poly(lactic acid) - p. 265 16. Chapter 8. Poly(lactic acid) additives and processing aids - p. 312 17. Chapter 9. Processing of poly(lactic acid) - p. 343 18. Chapter 10. Injection molding and three-dimensional (3D) printing of poly(lactic acid) - p. 372 19. Chapter 11. Utilizations of poly(lactic acid) - p. 405 20. Chapter 12. Cutting edge application of poly(lactic acid) - p. 426 21. Chapter 13. Poly(lactic acid) membrane and separation - p. 477 22. Chapter 14. Environmental assessment of poly(lactic acid), international initiatives and standards - p. 522 23. Index - p. 563
Polylactic Acid: A Practical Guide for the Processing, Manufacturing, and Applications of PLA, Third Edition provides a practical guide for engineers and scientists engaged in PLA research and the development of new products. This new edition addresses the latest updates on PLA synthesis, eco-profiles such as lifecycle assessments, and advancements in 3D printing technology. It also includes details on the new PLA products available in the market and profiles major industrial players that have emerged in recent years. Additionally, it highlights newer applications like shape memory PLA, biomedical chemotherapy, and wearable electronics, which have garnered significant interest in recent years.
The current market landscape for PLA and biodegradable polymers is described, along with applications across a range of market sectors. In addition, it covers the mechanical, chemical, thermal, rheological, and degradation properties of PLA, providing a comprehensive understanding of this sustainable material. The book is not only a valuable introduction to academics, researchers, and policymakers to this topic, but also serves as a practical reference guide to support decision-making within the plastics industry.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. About the authors - p. xi 8. Preface - p. xiii 9. Chapter 1. Overview of biodegradable polymers and poly(lactic acid) - p. 1 10. Chapter 2. Synthesis and production of poly(lactic acid) - p. 86 11. Chapter 3. Thermal properties of poly(lactic acid) - p. 141 12. Chapter 4. Chemical properties of poly(lactic acid) - p. 177 13. Chapter 5. Mechanical properties of poly(lactic acid) - p. 207 14. Chapter 6. Rheological properties of poly(lactic acid) - p. 243 15. Chapter 7. Degradation and stability of poly(lactic acid) - p. 265 16. Chapter 8. Poly(lactic acid) additives and processing aids - p. 312 17. Chapter 9. Processing of poly(lactic acid) - p. 343 18. Chapter 10. Injection molding and three-dimensional (3D) printing of poly(lactic acid) - p. 372 19. Chapter 11. Utilizations of poly(lactic acid) - p. 405 20. Chapter 12. Cutting edge application of poly(lactic acid) - p. 426 21. Chapter 13. Poly(lactic acid) membrane and separation - p. 477 22. Chapter 14. Environmental assessment of poly(lactic acid), international initiatives and standards - p. 522 23. Index - p. 563
