Polylactic acid : a practical guide for the processing, manufacturing, and applications of PLA /
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| Author / Creator: | Sin, Lee Tin, author. |
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
| Imprint: | Kidlington, Oxford, United Kingdom : William Andrew, 2019. |
| Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Plastics Design Library PDL handbook series. |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11912901 |
| 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.- Presents an essential reference for engineers, scientists and product designers considering switching to a sustainable plastic- Covers the properties, synthesis and polymerization of PLA, along with processing techniques involved in fabricating parts from this polymer- Includes critical new chapters on processing, additives, recycling and environmental considerations relating to PLA |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780128144732 0128144734 9780128144725 |