Polylactic Acid: A Practical Guide for the Processing, Manufacturing, and Applications of PLA, Second Edition, provides a practical guide for engineers and scientists working in PLA and on the development of emerging new products. The current market situation for PLA and biodegradable polymers is described, along with applications across a range of market sectors. In addition, the mechanical, chemical, thermal, rheology and degradation properties are included. Updates include new chapters covering various processing methods, as well as recycling methods, and additives and processing aids. New applications cover a range of products (including 3D Printing), and an environmental assessment, including regulatory aspects.
The book is not only a useful introduction to this topic, but also a practical, readily applicable reference book that will support decision-making in the plastics industry.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Dedication - p. v 6. About the Authors - p. xiii 7. Preface - p. xv 8. 1. Overview of Biodegradable Polymers and Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 1 9. 2. Synthesis and Production of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 53 10. 3. Thermal Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 97 11. 4. Chemical Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 135 12. 5. Mechanical Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 167 13. 6. Rheological Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 203 14. 7. Degradation and Stability of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 227 15. 8. Poly(Lactic Acid) Additives and Processing Aids - p. 273 16. 9. Processing of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 307 17. 10. Injection Molding and Three-Dimensional Printing of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 325 18. 11. Utilizations of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 347 19. 12. Environmental Assessment of Poly(Lactic Acid) and International Standards - p. 365 20. Index - p. 389
Polylactic Acid: A Practical Guide for the Processing, Manufacturing, and Applications of PLA, Second Edition, provides a practical guide for engineers and scientists working in PLA and on the development of emerging new products. The current market situation for PLA and biodegradable polymers is described, along with applications across a range of market sectors. In addition, the mechanical, chemical, thermal, rheology and degradation properties are included. Updates include new chapters covering various processing methods, as well as recycling methods, and additives and processing aids. New applications cover a range of products (including 3D Printing), and an environmental assessment, including regulatory aspects.
The book is not only a useful introduction to this topic, but also a practical, readily applicable reference book that will support decision-making in the plastics industry.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Dedication - p. v 6. About the Authors - p. xiii 7. Preface - p. xv 8. 1. Overview of Biodegradable Polymers and Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 1 9. 2. Synthesis and Production of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 53 10. 3. Thermal Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 97 11. 4. Chemical Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 135 12. 5. Mechanical Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 167 13. 6. Rheological Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 203 14. 7. Degradation and Stability of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 227 15. 8. Poly(Lactic Acid) Additives and Processing Aids - p. 273 16. 9. Processing of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 307 17. 10. Injection Molding and Three-Dimensional Printing of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 325 18. 11. Utilizations of Poly(Lactic Acid) - p. 347 19. 12. Environmental Assessment of Poly(Lactic Acid) and International Standards - p. 365 20. Index - p. 389
