{"product_id":"polylactic-acid-rafael-a-auras-9781119767442","title":"Poly(lactic Acid): Synthesis, Structures, Properties, Processing, Applications, and End of Life","description":"\u003cb\u003ePOLY(LACTIC ACID)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe second edition of a key reference, fully updated to reflect new research and applications \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoly(lactic acid)s - PLAs, biodegradable polymers derived from lactic acid, have become vital components of a sustainable society. Eco-friendly PLA polymers are used in numerous industrial applications ranging from packaging to medical implants and to wastewater treatment. The global PLA market is predicted to expand significantly over the next decade due to increasing demand for compostable and recyclable materials produced from renewable resources. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoly(lactic acid) Synthesis, Structures, Properties, Processing, Applications, and End of Life \u003c\/i\u003eprovides comprehensive coverage of the basic chemistry, production, and industrial use of PLA. Contributions from an international panel of experts review specific processing methods, characterization techniques, and various applications in medicine, textiles, packaging, and environmental engineering. Now in its second edition, this fully up-to-date volume features new and revised chapters on 3D printing, the mechanical and chemical recycling of PLA, PLA stereocomplex crystals, PLA composites, the environmental footprint of PLA, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights the biodegradability, recycling, and sustainability benefits of PLA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes processing and conversion technologies for PLA, such as injection molding, extrusion, blending, and thermoforming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers various aspects of lactic acid\/lactide monomers, including physicochemical properties and production\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines different condensation reactions and modification strategies for enhanced polymerization of PLA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the thermal, rheological, and mechanical properties of PLA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses degradation and environmental issues of PLA, including photodegradation, radiolysis, hydrolytic degradation, biodegradation, and life cycle assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePoly(lactic acid) Synthesis, Structures, Properties, Processing, Applications, and End of Life, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e remains essential reading for polymer engineers, materials scientists, polymer chemists, chemical engineers, industry professionals using PLA, and scientists and advanced student engineers interested in biodegradable plastics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rafael A. Auras\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 111976744X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119767442\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/21\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 688\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.44d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rafael A. Auras","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44075550998783,"sku":"9781119767442","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b78eebcb-7bdb-4029-92d0-c9604ff922a3.jpg?v=1685460095","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/polylactic-acid-rafael-a-auras-9781119767442","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}