Synthesis, Structure and Properties of Poly(lactic acid)

Overview chapters introduce the newcomer to the topic covered
Series covers hot topics of frontier research summarized by reputed scientists in the field
Volumes are useful and of relevance for a long period of time

Overview chapters introduce the newcomer to the topic covered Series covers hot topics of frontier research summarized by reputed scientists in the field Volumes are useful and of relevance for a long period of time

Inhalt
Present situation and future perspectives of poly(lactic acid).- Biorefinery-based lactic acid fermentation: An insight into the microbial production to the pure monomer product.- Catalytic systems used for the production of poly(lactic acid).- Hydrolysis and biodegradation of poly(lactic acid).- Thermal properties and thermodynamics of poly(L-lactic acid).- The amorphous fractions of poly(lactic acid).- Kinetics of nucleation and growth of crystals of poly(L-lactic acid).- Crystal polymorphism and morphology of polylactides.- Rheology, mechanical properties, barrier properties of poly(lactic acid).