Ebook "Industrial applications of poly(lactic acid)" starts with a description of processing challenges of PLLA compared to commodity petroleum-based polymers, with details on processing conditions in extrusion, melt spinning, injection molding and additive manufacturing. This is followed by an overview of applications of PLLA in commodities and specialties, focusing on food packaging and agriculture, where compostability and biodegradation of PLLA represent an added value. |
