Polylactic acid : a practical guide for the processing, manufacturing, and applications of PLA / Lee Tin Sin, Bee Soo Tueen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sin, Lee Tin, author.

Bee Soo Tueen, author.

Series:

PDL handbook series.

PDL handbook series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Polylactic acid.

Biodegradable plastics.

Lactic acid.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (423 pages)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Oxford, United Kingdom ; Cambridge, MA : William Andrew, Applied Science Publishers, [2019]

Summary:

Polylactic Acid: A Practical Guide for the Processing, Manufacturing, and Applications of PLA, Second Edition, provides a practical guide for engineers and scientists working in PLA and on the development of emerging new products. The current market situation for PLA and biodegradable polymers is described, along with applications across a range of market sectors. In addition, the mechanical, chemical, thermal, rheology and degradation properties are included. Updates include new chapters covering various processing methods, as well as recycling methods, and additives and processing aids. New applications cover a range of products (including 3D Printing), and an environmental assessment, including regulatory aspects. The book is not only a useful introduction to this topic, but also a practical, readily applicable reference book that will support decision-making in the plastics industry.

Notes:

Description based on: online resource; title from pdf title page (Knovel, viewed May 26, 2020)

ISBN:

0-12-814472-6

0-12-814473-4