Anhydride additive speeds up polylactic acid breakdown and could make it possible to compost the plastic at home ...

Bio-based thermoplastics are produced from renewable organic materials and can be recycled after use. Their resilience can be improved by blending bio-based thermoplastics with other thermoplastics.

Polylactic acid (PLA) has emerged as a leading biopolymer owing to its renewable origin, tunable properties and biodegradability. Synthesised via the fermentation of carbohydrate feedstocks—typically ...

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a bio-based polyester derived from renewable resources that combines mechanical performance with the potential for end-of-life biodegradation. In natural and engineered ...

Developing efficient strategies for the conversion and recycling of polylactic acid (PLA) has gained significant attention in recent years. Literature studies have reported photoreforming strategies ...