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polylactic acid
Also known as: PLA, poly (lactic acid)
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An annotated analytic review of biosynthetic polymers and circular ... link.springer.com Mar 7, 2026 3 facts
referenceHalász K and Csóka L researched plasticized biodegradable poly(lactic acid) (PLA) based composites containing cellulose in micro and nano sizes, published in the Journal of Engineering in 2013.
referenceBenavides PT, Lee U, and Zarè-Mehrjerdi O analyzed the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions and energy use of polylactic acid, bio-derived polyethylene, and fossil-derived polyethylene in the Journal of Cleaner Production in 2020.
referenceStloukal P et al. investigated the influence of a hydrolysis-inhibiting additive on the degradation and biodegradation of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and its nanocomposites, published in Polymer Testing in 2015.
Recent breakthroughs in the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass ... pubs.rsc.org Jun 7, 2025 3 facts
referenceGanster et al. demonstrated that man-made cellulose filaments with high tenacity can reinforce commercial polymers like polypropylene (PP), poly-(lactic acid) (PLA), and polystyrene for injection molding applications, improving mechanical properties and impact strength compared to glass fiber reinforcement due to their low density and anisotropic nature.
referenceS. Kadea, T. Kittikorn, and R. Hedthong developed a sustainable laminate biocomposite using wood pulp and polylactic acid (PLA) with a modified polyvinyl alcohol-microfibrillated cellulose (PVA-MFC) compatibilizer, evaluating its weathering resistance and soil biodegradation in a 2024 study.
claimThe reinforcement of poly-(lactic acid) (PLA) with man-made cellulose filaments results in a dramatic reduction in brittleness, while maintaining excellent biodegradability and mechanical strength.
Nanomaterials in the future biotextile industry: A new cosmovision to ... frontiersin.org Dec 1, 2022 2 facts
referenceE. Robles et al. (2015) utilized surface-modified nano-cellulose as a reinforcement material in poly(lactic acid) to create new composites, as published in Industrial Crops and Products.
referenceBiodegradable coatings, biofibers, and biotextiles made from biopolymers like poly (lactic acid) (PLA), poly (glycolic acid) (PGA), lactic acid-glycolic acid copolymers, and polycaprolactone (PCL) have been widely studied for medical applications, according to Ratner (2019).
A shift from synthetic to bio-based polymer for functionalization of ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 2 facts
referenceGore et al. engineered surface-functionalized waste-silk fabric with polylactic acid and activated charcoal for oil/solvent recovery from oily wastewater, published in the Journal of the Indian Chemical Society (2023).
referenceMartinez Villadiego et al. published a review on thermoplastic starch (TPS) and polylactic acid (PLA) blending methodologies in the Journal of Polymers and the Environment (2021).
A critical review of industrial fiber hemp anatomy, agronomic ... bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu 2 facts
Applications and environmental impact of biodegradable polymers ... researchgate.net 1 fact
claimThe textile industry can contribute to a circular economy by shifting towards the use of biodegradable materials, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and natural fibers.
An insight overview of bioplastics produced from cellulose extracted ... ui.adsabs.harvard.edu 1 fact
claimCommon raw materials used for bioplastic production include starch, polyhydroxybutyrate, and poly lactic acid.
A shift from synthetic to bio-based polymer for ... pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimSpecific biopolymers utilized for textile functionalization include bacterial and plant-based nanocellulose, lignin, chitosan, alginate, gelatin, collagen, keratin, and polylactic acid (PLA), which provide properties such as anti-microbial, flame retardant, UV protective, and antioxidant effects.