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Poly(lactic acid) Science and Technology: Processing, Properties, Additives and ApplicationsCheck Access
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Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry
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Edited by
Alfonso Jiménez;
Alfonso Jiménez
University of Alicante, Spain
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Mercedes Peltzer;
Mercedes Peltzer
University of Alicante, Spain
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Roxana Ruseckaite
Roxana Ruseckaite
National University of Mar del Plata, Argentina
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Hardback ISBN:
978-1-84973-879-8
PDF ISBN:
978-1-78262-480-6
EPUB ISBN:
978-1-78262-340-3
Series:
Polymer Chemistry Series
No. of Pages:
353
Published online:
05 Nov 2014
Published in print:
13 Nov 2014
About this book
Biodegradable polymers from renewable resources are sought after for many purposes, from packaging materials in food to biomedical applications. Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) is a well-known biopolymer derived from corn starch or sugar cane used in different food packaging and artificial bones and scaffolds.
Poly(lactic acid) Science and Technology first introduces the basic concepts of PLA and then covers PLA synthesis and polymerization, processing, characterization and physical properties of PLA, PLA-based nano-biocomposites, the main applications in active packaging and as biomaterials for tissue engineering, degradation and biodegradation of PLA and finally industrial and legislative issues. This interdisciplinary approach provides readers with a general overview of all relevant aspects related to PLA including fundamental issues, innovative applications, new types of processing and emerging applications, modification of PLA, life cycle assessment, bio-additives, bio/degradation and sustainability and international regulations.
Experts provide a complete resource and whole perspective on PLA covering scientific, ecological, social and economic issues. The book will appeal to chemists, food technologists and materials engineers as well as researchers interested in bio-based and biodegradable polymers and composites.
Royal Society of Chemistry, Poly(lactic acid) Science and Technology: Processing, Properties, Additives and Applications, The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2014.
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Table of contents
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Chapter 1: PLA Synthesis. From the Monomer to the Polymerp1-36ByYoshiharu KimuraYoshiharu KimuraSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 2: Polylactide Stereo-complex: From Principles to Applicationsp37-65BySuming Li;Suming LiInstitut Européen des Membranes, UMR CNRS 5635, Université Montpellier IIPlace Eugene Bataillon34095Montpellier Cedex 5FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Yanfei HuYanfei HuInstitut des Biomolécules Max Mousseron, UMR CNRS 5247, Université Montpellier I15 Avenue Charles Flahault, BP 1449134093Montpellier Cedex 5France[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 3: Crystallization of PLA-based Materialsp66-98ByA. J. Müller;A. J. MüllerGrupo de Polímeros USB, Departamento de Ciencia de los Materiales, Universidad Simón BolívarApartado 89000Caracas1080AVenezuelaInstitute for Polymer Materials (POLYMAT) and Polymer Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Chemistry, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 320018Donostia-San SebastiánSpainSearch for other works by this author on:M. Ávila;M. ÁvilaGrupo de Polímeros USB, Departamento de Ciencia de los Materiales, Universidad Simón BolívarApartado 89000Caracas1080AVenezuelaSearch for other works by this author on:G. Saenz;G. SaenzGrupo de Polímeros USB, Departamento de Ciencia de los Materiales, Universidad Simón BolívarApartado 89000Caracas1080AVenezuelaSearch for other works by this author on:J. SalazarJ. SalazarGrupo de Polímeros USB, Departamento de Ciencia de los Materiales, Universidad Simón BolívarApartado 89000Caracas1080AVenezuelaSearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 4: Reactive Extrusion of PLA-based Materials: from Synthesis to Reactive Melt-blendingp99-123ByJean-Marie Raquez;Jean-Marie RaquezLaboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials, Center of Innovation and Research in Materials and Polymers (CIRMAP), University of Mons & Materia Nova Materials R&D CentrePlace du Parc 207000MonsBelgium[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Rindra Ramy-Ratiarison;Rindra Ramy-RatiarisonLaboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials, Center of Innovation and Research in Materials and Polymers (CIRMAP), University of Mons & Materia Nova Materials R&D CentrePlace du Parc 207000MonsBelgium[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Marius Murariu;Marius MurariuLaboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials, Center of Innovation and Research in Materials and Polymers (CIRMAP), University of Mons & Materia Nova Materials R&D CentrePlace du Parc 207000MonsBelgium[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Philippe DuboisPhilippe DuboisLaboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials, Center of Innovation and Research in Materials and Polymers (CIRMAP), University of Mons & Materia Nova Materials R&D CentrePlace du Parc 207000MonsBelgium[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 5: Plasticization of Poly(lactide)p124-170ByAlexandre Ruellan;Alexandre RuellanAgroParisTech, UMR 1145 Ingénierie Procédés AlimentsF-91300MassyFranceSearch for other works by this author on:Violette Ducruet;Violette DucruetAgroParisTech, UMR 1145 Ingénierie Procédés AlimentsF-91300MassyFranceSearch for other works by this author on:Sandra DomenekSandra DomenekAgroParisTech, UMR 1145 Ingénierie Procédés AlimentsF-91300MassyFranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 6: Electrospinning of PLAp171-194ByLaura Peponi;Laura PeponiInstituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros, ICTP-CSICc. Juan de la Cierva, 328006MadridSpainSearch for other works by this author on:Alicia Mújica-García;Alicia Mújica-GarcíaMaterials Engineering Center, UDR INSTM, University of PerugiaStr. di Pentima 405100TerniItaly[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:José M. KennyJosé M. KennyInstituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros, ICTP-CSICc. Juan de la Cierva, 328006MadridSpainMaterials Engineering Center, UDR INSTM, University of PerugiaStr. di Pentima 405100TerniItaly[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 7: Modification of PLA by Blending with Elastomersp195-211ByN. Bitinis;N. BitinisInstituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros, ICTP-CSICc. Juan de la Cierva, 328006MadridSpain[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:R. Verdejo;R. VerdejoInstituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros, ICTP-CSICc. Juan de la Cierva, 328006MadridSpain[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:M. A. López-ManchadoM. A. López-ManchadoInstituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros, ICTP-CSICc. Juan de la Cierva, 328006MadridSpain[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 8: Polylactide (PLA)/Clay Nano-biocompositesp213-224ByJose M. Lagarón;Jose M. LagarónNovel Materials and Nanotechnology Group, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA), C.S.I.C.Apdo. Correos 7346100BurjassotSpainSearch for other works by this author on:Luis CabedoLuis CabedoSearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 9: PLA-nanocellulose Biocompositesp225-242ByQi Zhou;Qi ZhouSchool of Biotechnology, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), AlbaNova University CentreSE-106 91StockholmSwedenWallenberg Wood Science Center, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)SE-100 44StockholmSwedenSearch for other works by this author on:Lars A. BerglundLars A. BerglundWallenberg Wood Science Center, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)SE-100 44StockholmSwedenDepartment of Fibre and Polymer Technology, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)SE-100 44StockholmSweden[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 10: PLA and Active Packagingp243-265ByRamón Catalá;Ramón CataláPackaging lab, Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos, IATA-CSICAv. Agustín Escardino 446980Paterna (Valencia)Spain[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Gracia López-Carballo;Gracia López-CarballoPackaging lab, Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos, IATA-CSICAv. Agustín Escardino 446980Paterna (Valencia)Spain[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Pilar Hernández-Muñoz;Pilar Hernández-MuñozPackaging lab, Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos, IATA-CSICAv. Agustín Escardino 446980Paterna (Valencia)Spain[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Rafael GavaraRafael GavaraPackaging lab, Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos, IATA-CSICAv. Agustín Escardino 446980Paterna (Valencia)Spain[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 11: Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering Based on Nano-structured Poly(Lactic Acid)p266-285ByIlaria Armentano;Ilaria ArmentanoMaterials Engineering Center, UdR INSTM, University of Perugia05100TerniItalySearch for other works by this author on:Elena Fortunati;Elena FortunatiMaterials Engineering Center, UdR INSTM, University of Perugia05100TerniItalySearch for other works by this author on:Samantha Mattioli;Samantha MattioliMaterials Engineering Center, UdR INSTM, University of Perugia05100TerniItalySearch for other works by this author on:Nicoletta Rescignano;Nicoletta RescignanoInstituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros, ICTP-CSICJuan de la Cierva3 28006MadridSpain[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Josè Maria KennyJosè Maria KennyMaterials Engineering Center, UdR INSTM, University of Perugia05100TerniItalyInstituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros, ICTP-CSICJuan de la Cierva3 28006MadridSpain[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 12: Abiotic-hydrolytic Degradation of Poly(lactic acid)p287-313ByKikku Fukushima;Kikku FukushimaPolytechnic of Turin, Alessandria Branch, INSTM Research UnitViale Teresa Michel 515100AlessandriaItaly[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Giovanni CaminoGiovanni CaminoPolytechnic of Turin, Alessandria Branch, INSTM Research UnitViale Teresa Michel 515100AlessandriaItaly[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 13: Industrial Uses of PLAp315-333ByStefano FioriStefano FioriSearch for other works by this author on:
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CHAPTER 14: Legislation Related to PLAp334-346ByMercedes A. Peltzer;Mercedes A. PeltzerAnalytical Chemistry, Nutrition & Food Sciences Department, University of AlicantePO Box 99, 03080AlicanteSpain[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:Ana Beltrán-SanahujaAna Beltrán-SanahujaAnalytical Chemistry, Nutrition & Food Sciences Department, University of AlicantePO Box 99, 03080AlicanteSpain[email protected]Search for other works by this author on:
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