Perspective on Polylactic Acid (PLA) based Sustainable Materials for Durable Applications: Focus on Toughness and Heat Resistance
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Abstract
Evolution of the bioplastics industry has changed directions dramatically since the early 1990s. The latest generation is moving toward durable bioplastics having high biobased content. The main objective is to replace "fossil carbon" with "renewable carbon", a holistic strategy to mitigate climate change by minimizing the environmental impact of a product throughout its life cycle. Durable bioplastics is desired for multiuse long-term application in automotive, electronics and other industries. One necessary requirement for them is to be both tough and strong, yet the two attributes are often mutually exclusive. Does this mean a biobased and biodegradable polymer as polylactic acid (PLA) with its high…
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- Bioplastic
- Toughness
- Polylactic acid
- Materials science
- Impact resistance
- Environmentally friendly
- Composite material
- Polymer
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Responsible consumption and production
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