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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Main Authors: Toshiharu Goto, Mikitaka Kishita, Yin Sun, Takeshi Sako, Idzumi Okajima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/12/11/2434