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Polylactic acid technology

Advanced Materials (2000) 12(23) 1841-1846
DOI: 10.1002/1521-4095(200012)12:23<1841::AID-ADMA1841>3.0.CO;2-E
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Abstract

Polylactic acid is proving to be a viable alternative to petrochemical-based plastics for many applications. It is produced from renewable resources and is biodegradable, decomposing to give H2O, CO2, and humus, the black material in soil. In addition, it has unique physical properties that make it useful in diverse applications including paper coating, fibers, films, and packaging.

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Drumright, R. E., Gruber, P. R., & Henton, D. E. (2000). Polylactic acid technology. Advanced Materials, 12(23), 1841–1846. https://doi.org/10.1002/1521-4095(200012)12:23<1841::AID-ADMA1841>3.0.CO;2-E

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