Polylactic Acid: A Practical Guide for the Processing, Manufacturing, and Applications of PLA

Polylactic Acid (PLA) is the first viable thermoplastic that can be produced from a plant-based feedstock such as corn or sugar cane, and yet be processed by the conventional melt processing technologies. At the same time, Polylactic Acid is produced at the largest industrial scale of all biodegradable polymers, and is being used in a range of applications including packaging, biomedical, electronics, agriculture, and more. This book provides a practical guide for the engineers and scientists involved in working with PLA and developing the many new products that are emerging for this important biopolymer. The current market situation for PLA and biodegradable polymers is described as well as applications across a range of market sectors, and the mechanical, chemical, thermal, rheology, and degradation properties of PLA. In this new edition, all content has been reviewed and updated to reflect the substantial research and development that has been taking place in this area. Additionally, new chapters have been added to cover various processing methods for PLA, as well as recycling methods, and additives and processing aids. New applications have been added to cover the range of products that have been released since the prior edition came out (including 3D Printing), and a new chapter has also been added on environmental assessment of PLA, including regulatory aspects. The book is not only a useful introduction to this topic, but also a practical, readily applicable reference book to support decision making in the plastics industry. Presents an essential reference for engineers, scientists and product designers considering switching to a sustainable plasticCovers the properties, synthesis and polymerization of PLA, along with processing techniques involved in fabricating parts from this polymerIncludes critical new chapters on processing, additives, recycling and environmental considerations relating to PLA INDICE: 1. Overview of Biodegradable Polymers and Poly(lactic Acid) 2. Synthesis and Production of Poly(lactic Acid) 3. Thermal Properties of Poly(lactic Acid) 4. Chemical Properties of Poly(lactic Acid) 5. Mechanical Properties of Poly(lactic Acid) 6. Rheological Properties of Poly(lactic Acid) 7. Degradation and Stability of Poly(lactic Acid) 8. Additives and Processing Aids of Poly(lactic Acid) 9. Processing and Recycling of Poly(lactic Acid) 10. Injection moulding of Poly(lactic Acid) 11. Applications of Poly(lactic Acid) 12. Environmental Profile of Poly(lactic Acid)

• ISBN: 978-0-12-814472-5
• Editorial: William Andrew
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 500
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2019
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés