Evaluation of oriented poly(lactide) polymers vs. existing PET and oriented PS for fresh food service containers

By R. Auras, S. P. Singh, Jagjit Singh. 2005

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Biodegradation behavior of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), poly(lactic acid) (PLA), and their blend under soil conditions (2013, background): “PLA has high transparency and elastic modulus, can be thermoplastically processed like conventional plastics, and has been widely used in the development of disposable products, such as disposable cutlery, cups, and films [3–5].”
New ways to enhance the functionality of paperboard by surface treatment – a review (2008, methodology): “Lactide dimers are formed by the condensation of two lactic acid molecules, resulting in LD- or LD (meso) lactide.(141,142) Commercial quantities of PLA for packaging applications are produced through ring-opening polymerization of lactide,(142) because this reaction favours the formation of higher-”
Recent progress in biodegradable polymers and nanocomposite-based packaging materials for sustainable environment (2018, methodology): “A solution of a weak acid is produced from acetic acid and the strong acid solution is prepared with hydrochloric acid.([76])”
Effect of nanoclay-type and PLA optical purity on the characteristics of PLA-based nanocomposite films (2013, methodology): “For example, orientation has been used to improve the mechanical properties of PLA (Auras et al., 2005).”