The influences of various preparation processes using plasma and enzyme technologies on the properties of poly(lactic acid) fabric
Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a thermoplastic, biodegradable polymer made from 100% renewable resources such as corn or sugar cane starch. PLA fibres have properties similar to those polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The key advantages of PLA are the lower energy consumption required and lower greenhou...
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Heriot-Watt University
2012
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