Polylactic Acid Technology

作者：Ray Drumright, Patrick R. Gruber, David E. Henton · 发表于：Advanced Materials · 年份：2000 · DOI：10.1002/1521-4095(200012)12:23<1841::aid-adma1841>3.0.co;2-e · 被引用次数：2615 · 研究领域：biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties、Microplastics and Plastic Pollution、Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies

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 (see Figure).