Degradation of Polylactic Acid Using Sub-Critical Water for Compost
Polylactic acid (PLA) is expected to replace many general-purpose plastics, especially those used for food packaging and agricultural mulch. In composting, the degradation speed of PLA is affected by the molecular weight, crystallinity, and microbial activity. PLA with a molecular weight of less tha...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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Series: | Polymers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/12/11/2434 |