Polylactic acid is a polyester polymer, which is recyclable and renewable as well. Membrane
made of polylactic acid is acquiring attention nowadays due to its superior properties and …

This chapter reviews hydrolytic degradation and biodegradation of poly (lactic acid)(PLA).
Hydrolytic degradation, which induces morphological and compositional changes, is …

The aerobic composting of biodegradable plastics can be a promising solution to the
growing issue of waste accumulation. Therefore, this article offers a review of papers …

This study investigated the effects of simulated recycling of PLA and Maleated PLA using
thermo-mechanical processes on its structure and physico-chemical properties and …

The use of plastic mulch films in agriculture leads to the inevitable accumulation of plastic
debris in soils. Here, we explored the potential of earthworm gut-inhabiting bacterial strains …

This study was aimed to reveal the kinetic and mechanistic features of the thermal
degradation of linear poly (lactic acid) oligomer (PLAO) by analyzing the evolved gases and …

Poly (lactic acid) has emerged as a capable biodegradable polymer which has been proved
to be an appropriate alternative for polyolefin. Monomer lactic acid being fermented by …

Renewable resources based polymers have been the focus of materials science scientists
since they help to protect the environment in addition to reducing the petroleum resources …

The fire resistant poly (lactic acid) fibers with polysulfonyldiphenylene phenyl phosphonate
flame retardant were prepared by melt spinning. The rheology property and spinnability of …

Designing scaffolds to fit with essential requirements for wound dressings is still a challenge.
A material with high antibacterial activity and biocompatibility is targeted. In this case, the …