Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA), a biodegradable polyester produced from renewable
resources, is used for various applications (biomedical, packaging, textile fibers and …

Direct and indirect photolysis are important abiotic processes in aquatic environments
through which plastics can be transformed physically and chemically. Transport of …

Biodegradable plastics (BPs), as alternatives to conventional plastics, are increasingly
consumed, but pose potential threats to aquatic ecosystems. In addition, the impact of …

Global concerns over environmental issues have led to a tremendous growth in sustainable
materials emerging from biobased plastics and their composites (biocomposites). This class …

Polylactic acid (PLA), characterized by its biodegradability, easy processing, and
environmental friendliness, is regarded as one of the ideal substitutes for petroleum-based …

Plastic pollution is a critical problem that has the potential for long-lasting impact. While all
plastics eventually break down to at least some degree, they can remain in different …

CaO nanoparticles sized ca. 26 nm were organically modified with oleic acid (Ol-CaO), and
both were incorporated into PLA at concentrations of 5 and 8 wt.% by a melting process …

Polylactic acid (PLA) and cellulose acetate (CA) as biodegradable polymers are being
highly exploited in the development of innovative materials across several industrial sectors …

Microplastics are widely used due to their numerous advantages. However, they can have
detrimental effects on marine ecosystems. When microplastics enter the ocean, they can be …

This research studies the effect of thermal, thermo-oxidative and thermomechanical
degradation conditions on the melt rheological, chemical and thermal properties of PLA at …