Poly(lactic acid): Synthesis, Structures, Properties, Processing, and Applications

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Poly(lactic acid): Synthesis, Structures, Properties, Processing, and Applications

Rafael A. Auras,Loong-Tak Lim,Susan E. M. Selke,Hideto Tsuji

Description

This book describes the synthesis, properties, and processing methods of poly(lactic acid) (PLA), an important family of degradable plastics. As the need for environmentally-friendly packaging materials increases, consumers and companies are in search for new materials that are largely produced from renewable resources, and are recyclable. To that end, an overall theme of the book is the biodegradability, recycling, and sustainability benefits of PLA. The chapters, from a base of international expert contributors, describe specific processing methods, spectroscopy techniques for PLA analysis, and and applications in medical items, packaging, and environmental use.

About the Author

Rafael Auras is an Assistant Professor in the School of Packaging at Michigan State University. He reviews project proposals from federal agency such as NSF and USDA and manuscripts from more than 16 international peer-reviewed journals.

Loong-Tak Lim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Science at University of Guelph. Dr. Lim is author of 14 journal articles, holder of 2 patents, and has given 6 conference presentations.

Susan Selke is Professor and Acting Director in the School of Packaging at Michigan State University. Her research activities and interests include lifecycle analysis, biodegradable and biobased plastics, plastics composites, active packaging, microcellular foaming of plastics, plastics recycling, and related areas. She has authored or co-authored over 170 publications, including 9 books.

Hideto Tsuji is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ecological Engineering at Toyohashi University. He has published over 100 academic papers, edited 3 books, and holds 12 patents.

Series

Wiley Series on Polymer Engineering and Technology

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