Polylactic acid (PLA) is known as one of the greatest promising bioabsorbable and
compostable polyesters with the capability of high molecular weight synthesis. Lactic acid …

Poly (lactic acid) or poly (lactide)(PLA) is a renewable, bio-based, and biodegradable
aliphatic thermoplastic polyester that is considered a promising alternative to petrochemical …

It is now well recognized that the production of petroleum-based packaging materials has
created serious ecological problems for the environment due to their resistance to …

Polylactide (PLA), poly (butylene succinate)(PBS) and blends thereof have been researched
in the last two decades due to their commercial availability and the upcoming requirements …

This review presents the state of the art of complex macromolecular architectures based on
polylactide stereocomplexes (PLA-sc) from the viewpoint of synthesis and crystallization …

Recent advancements in biopharmaceutical industry have facilitated the development of
novel bioactive macromolecular therapeutics. One of the challenges towards the clinical use …

The importance of stereochemistry to the function of molecules is generally well understood.
However, to date, control over stereochemistry and its potential to influence properties of the …

Plastic pollution concerns have catalyzed research into green materials with the specific
goal of accessing new bio-derived and bio-degradable polymers with improved property …

The food packaging sector generates large volumes of plastic waste due to the high demand
for packaged products with a short shelf-life. Biopolymers such as starch-based materials …

Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a natural biodegradable polymer that is produced by many
types of bacteria as an intracellular energy storage material. Due to its numerous …