02812nam 2200649 a 450 991013940090332120210719051027.09780470649848 (electronic book)1-118-08813-11-283-02490-X97866130249090-470-64983-60-470-64984-4(CKB)2480000000008341(EBL)675004(OCoLC)710974952(SSID)ssj0000486623(PQKBManifestationID)11929866(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000486623(PQKBWorkID)10449723(PQKB)11259072(MiAaPQ)EBC675004(Au-PeEL)EBL675004(CaPaEBR)ebr10452945(CaONFJC)MIL302490(EXLCZ)99248000000000834120100304d2010 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierPoly(lactic acid) synthesis, structures, properties, processing, and applications /edited by Rafael Auras [and three others]Hoboken, N.J. :Wiley,[2010]1 online resource (xxiii, 499 pages)Wiley series on polymer engineering and technologyDescription based upon print version of record.0-470-29366-7 Includes bibliographical references and index.pt. 1. Chemistry and production of lactic acid, lactide, and poly(lactic acid) -- pt. 2. Properties of poly(lactic acid) -- pt. 3. Processing and conversion of poly(latic acid) -- pt. 4. Degradation and environmental issues -- pt. 5. Applications.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,Wiley series on polymer engineering and technology.Biodegradable plasticsLactic acidPolymersBiodegradable plastics.Lactic acid.Polymers.620.1/92323Auras Rafael962144MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910139400903321Poly(lactic acid)2181426UNINA