Global awareness of material sustainability has increased the demand for bio-based
polymers like poly (lactic acid)(PLA), which are seen as a desirable alternative to fossil …

Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) can be synthesized from renewable bio‐derived monomers
and, as such, it is an alternative to conventional petroleum‐based polymers. Since PLA is a …

Nowadays, the low recycling rate of polymers is still a challenge to humankind due to
energy, economic and logistical issues. In the context of additive manufacturing, there is an …

Bone transplant is still the gold standard approach when dealing with orthopedic trauma or
disease. When this solution is not possible, scaffolding is a possibility provided by bone …

Polylactic acid (PLA) is one of the most commonly used materials in the biomedical sector
because of its processability, mechanical properties and biocompatibility. Among the …

Antimicrobial nanocomposite films containing oregano essential oil (EO) were prepared by
solvent casting. Film matrix was composed of supramolecular poly (lactic acid)–cellulose …

In the life cycle of a material, there will be either chemical or physical change due to varying
environmental factors such as biological activity, light, heat, moisture, and chemical …

Tissue engineering is responsible for developing biological substitutes that restore, maintain
or improve tissue function. A solution to achieve this is to implant scaffolds on the affected …

This chapter describes the present status of plastic packaging materials and technology
employed in the food, beverage and other fast-moving consumer goods industries. This …

Summary Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is a bio‐based biodegradable polymer that can be
produced from renewable resources including starch from corn and potatoes, sugar from …