Category: PLA
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Orthotropic mechanical properties of PLA materials fabricated by fused deposition modeling
Orthotropic mechanical properties of PLA materials fabricated by fused deposition modeling
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Strain engineering of Bacillus coagulans with high osmotic pressure tolerance for effective L-lactic acid production from sweet sorghum juice under unsterile conditions
Strain engineering of Bacillus coagulans with high osmotic pressure tolerance for effective L-lactic acid production from sweet sorghum juice under unsterile conditions
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Enviromall launches compostable PLA bags
Enviromall Leads The Way In Sustainable Packaging With Launch Of Revolutionary Compostable PLA Bags
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Interview with TotalEnergies Corbion VP Asia
Interview with TotalEnergies Corbion VP Asia
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TotalEnergies Corbion and Sansu partner on PLA bottles
Is there a point for producing PLA bottles?
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Sequential recovery of extracellular alginate and intracellular PHA from mixed microbial culture PHA production system
Sequential recovery of extracellular alginate and intracellular polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) from mixed microbial culture PHA production system
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Fungal biodegradation of PBAT-PLA-TPS film
Fungal biodegradation of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)-polylactic acid-thermoplastic starch based commercial bio-plastic film at ambient conditions
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Sulzer to supply PLA production technologies to Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML) in India
Sulzer to supply PLA production technologies to Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML) in India
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Low-energy chemical recycling method could offer solution for mixed and biobased plastics
Low-energy chemical recycling method could offer solution for mixed and biobased plastics
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Super-tough PLA blends via tunable dynamic vulcanization of biobased polyurethanes
Super-tough polylactic acid blends via tunable dynamic vulcanization of biobased polyurethanes
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The Unforeseen Environmental Consequences of PLA From Production To Disposal (Report)
Bioplastics Are Trash: The Unforeseen Environmental Consequences Of PLA From Production To Disposal
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Highly efficient biodegradable oligomeric lactate flame-retardant plasticizers for PLA composites
Fabrication of highly efficient biodegradable oligomeric lactate flame-retardant plasticizers for ultra-flexible flame-retardant poly (lactic acid) composites
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Formulating PBS/PLA/PBAT blends for biodegradable, compostable packaging
Formulating PBS/PLA/PBAT blends for biodegradable, compostable packaging: The crucial roles of PBS content and reactive extrusion
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New PLA plant to be build in India
The plant is expected to be completed within 30 months.
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Ultrafast and selective chemical recycling of PLA to methyl lactate
Ultrafast and selective chemical recycling of PLA to methyl lactate by using MHMDS as simple catalysts
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TotalEnergies Corbion and Bluepha partner on textiles
Bioplastic Value Chain Partnership Delivers New Sustainable Textiles
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Praj Industries Set to Launch PLA Pilot Plant in India
Praj Industries Set to Launch Biodegradable Plastics Pilot Plant in April
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Researcher analyses marine degradability of PLA, PHA and PBAT
University of Queensland PhD Candidate conducts an ‘epic’ field trial across four southeast Queensland research sites.
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India’s first PLA bottle
Combat plastic pollution with India’s first biodegradable water bottle, a testament to innovative environmental stewardship, launched by DRDO’s Defence Food Research Laboratory in Mysuru.
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Supercritical CO2 assisted extrusion foaming of PLA- cellulose fibre composites
Supercritical CO2 assisted extrusion foaming of PLA- cellulose fibre composites: effect of fibre on foam processing and morphology
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KraussMaffei adapts machinery to produce lignin-reinforced PLA
Intensive development work between Synergy Horizon Poland and KraussMaffei has resulted in development of bio-based PLA using 30% hydrolized lignin during extrusion processes.
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TotalEnergies Corbion release LCA for recycled PLA
Luminy® Recycled PLA Life Cycle Assessment released by TotalEnergies Corbion
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South Korean retailer launches PHA and PLA ramen cup
South Korean retailer launches PHA and PLA ramen cup
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UM students try to compost PLA bioplastics
UM students take the innovative route to compost PLA bioplastics.
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Sulzer launches SULAC™ – a new technology for PLA production
Sulzer enhances its leadership in biopolymers and circularity with its new process solution – SULAC™ .
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Novel composite from PHA, PLA and cellulose microfibers for building envelope applications
Development of a novel sandwich-structured composite from biopolymers and cellulose microfibers for building envelope applications
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Interview COO Natureworks
Interview with Bill Suehr of NatureWorks: Why bio-based polymers are catching up
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KCARBON and KIST develop lyocell/PLA/wood biocomposites
Initial demonstration in furniture shows properties two to nine times higher than plywood, OOA molding for uniquely shaped components.
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NatureWorks and Bamberger Polymers partner on PLA in US & Canada
NatureWorks and Bamberger Polymers partner on PLA in US & Canada
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Report compares all bioplastics types on biodegradability: PLA, PHA, PBS and mix (Study and pictures)
Finally, someone did what had to be done. All bioplastics types compared on biodegradability and pictures included
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Novel bio-based food packaging supports home composting and recycling
Innovative formulations have fostered a circular economy for polylactic acid, a bioplastic made from plant starch that was challenged by end-of-life issues.
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Czech company goes for PLA nonwovens for hygiene industry
Company’s new portfolio based on 100% renewable and industrially compostable materials.
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The PLA market size (FREE)
I came across a PLA report and was a bit astonished to find out what the total value of the PLA market was. This is a FREE article.
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Update on New Natureworks PLA plant in Thailand
NatureWorks Announces Next Phase of Construction on New Fully Integrated Ingeo™️ PLA Biopolymer Manufacturing Facility in Thailand
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New Zealand Herald says to avoid compostable PLA coffee cups
According to the article, PLA coffee cups is greenashing
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Italian firm’s stunning 3D-printed bioplastic furniture
Medarrch is an Italian design company using eco-materials and new technologies to create sustainable, innovative furniture with high style — Branding furniture as compostable is a bit of a farce
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EUBP addresses media misinformation about Paper Cup Study
EUBP accuses the University of Gothenburg of damaging their reputation — 🙂 🙂 now that’s a bit ridiculous as an argument especially when you know that EUBP’s business model was built on damaging the reputation of oganisations and people…. karma karma karma …. and maybe also questionable German moral standards…. not to speak about the…
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Indian Defence Food Research Laboratory launches PLA water bottles
The eco-friendly innovation is seen as a remedy to rampant plastic pollution; the bottle is compostable as per ISO 17088-2021 and IS 17899 T:2022 Standards, says the premier DRDO lab
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PLA floral foam wins sustainability award at Interflora World Cup
Ingeo-based floral foam wins Sustainability Award at Interflora
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Parts 3D Printed with PLA Pellets, Just as Good as PLA Filament (FREE)
A new study just published in the journal Additive Manufacturing and funded by European Space Agency compared 3D printed parts printed with pellets to parts printed with filaments for strength and overall quality. This is a FREE article
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Lidl GB Goes PLA Tea Bags
Lidl GB own-label tea bags set to become fully plant-based and compostable, meaning customers can dispose of them in food or green waste bins — The major problem with regard to (bio)plastic tea bags is the microplastics that gets swallowed with the brew
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Boycott PLA to Support Thailand Democracy (FREE)
Thailand plays a central role in the production of PLA and is currently in the middle of a political crisis. Today, you can help the people of Thailand by (temporarily) boycotting PLA. This is a FREE article
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Taipei Bans PLA Containers and Tableware as from Aug 1
Taipei will enforce a clampdown on the use of PLA containers and tableware from Tuesday (Aug. 1) in a bid to cut plastic waste — The reason being that PLA contaminates recycling streams and that the region doesn’t have the capacity to process PLA waste. It’s an honest decision from the authorities to avoid stranded…
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Compostability Claims of PLA at risk (FREE)
One study on the degradability of PLA seems to be picked up in the press more than any other recently published study. This is a FREE article
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Food Safety assessment of PLA plasticizer
EFSA & food contact materials: safety assessment of the substance poly(2-hydroxypropanoic acid), n-octyl/n-decyl esters, intended for use as a PLA plasticizer
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The Hidden Environmental Hazards of Sugar Cane PLA Plastic
PLA is biodegradable but dangerous and is not an environmentally friendly option
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The Uncertain Future of PLA (FREE)
The future of PLA is not written in stone and it seems that unfavourable trends will impact its future growth prospects in Europe. This is a FREE article.
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Marketing PLA as an ‘ecological solution’ is misleading, according to experts says Popular Science Magazine
A popular ‘compostable’ bioplastic isn’t as biodegradable as it seems
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Corbion Announces that it Will Not Pursue PLA Bioplastic Plant in France with TotalEnergies
Corbion will not pursue a new PLA bioplastics plant in Grandpuits, France — WOW, the news of the year.
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Luminy® PLA sustainable under EU Taxonomy Regulation Says TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies Corbion has announced that its Luminy® Polylactic Acid (PLA) bioplastics successfully meet the stringent criteria of the European Union (EU) Taxonomy Regulation on climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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Niine launches India’s first PLA-Based Sanitary Napkins
Napkins crafted from a blend of wooden pulp, bio-based resins and oils, and 100% biodegradable PLA-based materials derived from plant starches like corn, cassava, maize, sugarcane, or sugar beet pulp
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PLA is Toxic for Fish
Plastic made from cane sugar also threatens the environment. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have found that perch change their behaviour when exposed to so-called bioplastic.
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CJ Biomaterials and Dongil Platech Partner on PLA/aPHA Drinking Straw
This is said to be the first bioplastic straw based on PLA and amorphous PHA.
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New Study Finds Bio-Based Plastic And Plastic-Blend Textiles Do Not Biodegrade In The Ocean
Not so biodegradable: Polylactic acid and cellulose/plastic blend textiles lack fast biodegradation in marine waters
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Changsu Industrial and TotalEnergies Corbion collaborate to advance adoption of sustainable biobased BOPLA films
Xiamen Changsu Industrial Pte Ltd (Changsu Industrial) and TotalEnergies Corbion have announced a strategic cooperation agreement that will further advance the polylactic acid (PLA) industry.
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NatureWorks and Jabil Collaborate to Offer New Ingeo PLA-based Powder for Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printing Platforms
Renewably sourced biomaterials and lower sintering temperature result in a more sustainable substrate for powder bed fusion technologies requiring less energy use and a carbon footprint 89% smaller than PA-12
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Prowl Studio Develops First Injection-Moulded chair made of PLA and Hemp
Design firm Prowl Studio has proven that bioplastic can be load-bearing with the launch of its mono-material Peel Chair, which is made from corn-derived PLA and hemp fibres, at Milan design week.
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Ceremony of the New NatureWorks Plant in Thailand (Video)
NatureWorks hosted a cornerstone laying ceremony to celebrate construction of their new Ingeo™️ PLA manufacturing complex in Thailand.
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The Story of Carbiolice
Carbiolice, a French biotech company, is making waves in the sustainable packaging industry with its innovative enzymatic technology that breaks down bioplastics into compostable materials.
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University of Costa Rica Published Study on the Hidden Reality of Bioplastics
Most bioplastics behave just like conventional plastics and can remain in nature for hundreds of years, although they are marketed as an eco-friendly alternative. The objective of the experiment was to evaluate the degree of biodegradability of materials identified as polylactic acid (PLA) and oxobiodegradable (OXO), which are presented as biodegradable. Likewise, other plastics such as…
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PLA Used for Prosthetic Hand
He was born without a hand — so his classmates built one for him
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Tesco Accused of Greenwashing over Biodegradable PLA Teabags
Complaint filed against retail giant after an experiment found that the teabags did not biodegrade after a year buried in soil
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PLA Bottles Keep Cooking Oil Fresh for a Long Time
Polylactic acid as a promising sustainable plastic packaging for edible oils
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Faser Institute Bremen Develops High-Strength PLA
Novel PLA blend is proven on pilot plant scale for technical textile applications like aerospace, medical or automotive engineering.
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CJ Biomaterials and Banila Partner on Biobased Cosmetic Container using Amorphous PHA
CJ Biomaterials Teams with Banila Co. to Develop New 100% Biobased Cosmetic Container using Amorphous PHA
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CJ HDC Biosol Completes Plant for Bioplastics
The annual capacity of the factory in Jincheon County, North Chungcheong Province, is 11,000 tons
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PLA and PHA Cushion Compact
South Korean cosmetics brand launches PLA and PHA cushion compact to replace ABS
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Futerro to Build PLA Plant in France
Futerro aims to set-up a new fully integrated PLA biorefinery in Normandy, France.
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Ricoh Rolls out PLA Plate Production in Europe
Printer manufacturer Ricoh to roll out the production of foamed PLA plates in Europe.
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Teijin Frontier Develops Practical, Highly Biodegradable PLA Resin that will Help to Reduce Microplastics
Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, announced today that it has developed a practical polylactic acid (PLA) resin that biodegrades faster in oceans, rivers and soil compared to conventional PLA products.
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SeaBioComp Project Develops Biocomposite Demonstrator Products for Marine Applications
Prototype products explore thermoplastic polymers, natural fibers and 3D printing technologies to effectively reduce the use of fossil-based materials in the marine sector.
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TotalEnergies Corbion White Paper on PLA Recycling
Stay in the cycle, rethinking recycling with PLA bioplastics offers a summary of the recycling market for PLA — TotalEnergies Corbion is clearly on a new strategy course going for recycling instead of composting.
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PLA 3D Printed Desk Accessories by Pearson Lloyd
Fun and sustainable 3D-printed desk accessories as Pearson Lloyd adds to ‘bFriends‘ series for Bene
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NatureWorks and CJ Biomaterials Partner on Bioplastics
CJ Biomaterials and NatureWorks Sign Master Collaboration Agreement, Solidifying Relationship to Commercialize Novel Biopolymer Solutions
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Feedback on Using PLA in Australian City
This article provides feedback on using PLA packaging in the Australian city of Darwin.
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Green Science Alliance 3D PLA Biocomposite for Medical Use
Green Science Alliance Developed 3D Printable Biodegradable Plastic (PLA) / Hydroxyapatite Composite Material for Artificial Bone, Culture Cell Scaffold, Regenerative Medicine
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TotalEnergies Corbion Stimulates Recycling of PLA
TotalEnergies Corbion is stepping up its efforts in closing the recycling loop for PLA.
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PLA Face Mask Receives Emergency Use Authorization
World’s first plant-based medical grade face mask authorized under EUA by U.S. FDA
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3D PLA Filament Reinforced with PALF
A recent study from an international group of researchers suggests that pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) could be used to reinforce polylactic acid (PLA).
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Heat Resistant Luminy PLA 3D Filament
A new generation of Luminy® PLA based filaments has been launched by colorFabb.
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TotalEnergies Corbion and Tomra Manage to Sort PLA with Near Infra-Red
Sorting of PLA from municipal plastic waste again proven to be easy — OK, not bad at all. I support this solution 100% if the collected waste is recycled into rPLA instead of composted.
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Bioplastic Scoliosis Brace Wins James Dyson Award
University of Cincinnati graduate Sangyu Xi has created Airy, a subtle brace designed for teenage girls with scoliosis that grows with its wearer and was named the US winner of this year’s James Dyson Awards.
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PLA May be Banned in France in 2030
French government packaging organisation says that in the current situation, PLA will be banned for food packaging in France as from 2030.
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Sulzer Invests in Cellicon
Sulzer acquires stake in CELLiCON to scale up groundbreaking technology for renewable biopolymer
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Bioplastics Films from PLA and Nano Caco3
Thermomechanical characterization of bioplastic films produced using a combination of polylactic acid and bionano calcium carbonate
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WSU Develops New Method to Upcycle PLA Waste
A chemical approach for the future of PLA upcycling: from plastic wastes to new 3D printing materials
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Can the Ageing Process of PLA be Frozen?
Natural Ageing of PLA Filaments, Can It Be Frozen?
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LG Chem and ADM Partner on Bioplastics
LG Chem, ADM Complete Agreement for ‘Eco-friendly Bio Plastic’ Joint Ventures in Illinois, USA
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Röhm Develops Thermoformable PLA Films
Röhm Is Developing Thermoformable Pla Films From Renewable Raw Material
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NL Startup to Reduce Cost of PLA Production
Nature’s Principles to reduce the cost and carbon footprint of PLA production
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Using PLA to Make Clothes
Tokyo firm finds use for Chinese biodegradable plastic in clothes
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TotalEnergies Corbion on PLA and Compostable Plastics (FREE)
PLA compostable bioplastics, towards a circular economy. This is a FREE article.
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UV Degradation of PLA
UV degradation of poly(lactic acid) materials through copolymerisation with a sugar-derived cyclic xanthate
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