Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) has attracted much attention as a substitute for petroleum-
based plastics, but its low heat resistance limits its application range in packaging fields and …

Polylactic acid (PLA) has attracted much attention because of its good biocompatibility,
biodegradability, and mechanical properties. However, the slow crystallization rate of PLA …

The high price of petroleum, overconsumption of plastic products, recent climate change
regulations, the lack of landfill spaces in addition to the ever-growing population are …

Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) with enhanced antimicrobial functions can be used as
sustainable food packaging to control microbial growth and reduce waste. PLA trays …

Morphological transformation only occurs in polymer blends via changing their components,
which can be utilized to form double percolation structures. However, the weight percentage …

Using polylactic acid (PLA) as the green wall insulation materials have the advantages of
environmental protection and renewable, but they are not widely used due to poor …

The preparation of ultrastrong and super-tough polymeric materials for structural application
remains a considerable challenge. To simultaneously enhance the strength and toughness …

Blending with ductile polycaprolactone (PCL) is one of the common toughening methods for
polylactic acid (PLA). However, it seems inevitable to experience a trade‐off in mechanical …

Over the past 30 years, researchers from both academia and industry have made a lot of
efforts to advance the technologies of biodegradable and biobased polymers, including …

As a kind of bio-based polymer, poly (lactic acid) has potential application in fibers fields.
Due to the weak nucleation ability, PLA crystallizes slowly and forms large spherulites …