Polylactic Acid: A Practical Guide for the Processing, Manufacturing, and Applications of PLA, Second Edition, provides a practical guide for engineers and scientists working in PLA and on the development of emerging new products. The current market situation for PLA and biodegradable polymers is described, along with applications across a range of market sectors. In addition, the mechanical, chemical, thermal, rheology and degradation properties are included. Updates include new chapters covering various processing methods, as well as recycling methods, and additives and processing aids. New applications cover a range of products (including 3D Printing), and an environmental assessment, including regulatory aspects. The book is not only a useful introduction to this topic, but also a practical, readily applicable reference book that will support decision-making in the plastics industry.
| ISBN: | 9780128144725 |
| Publication date: | 18th June 2019 |
| Author: | Lee Tin Associate Professor, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman UTAR, Mal Sin |
| Publisher: | William Andrew Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 422 pages |
| Series: | Plastics Design Library |
| Genres: |
Textiles and fibres Plastics and polymers Engineering applications of polymers and composites Materials science |