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Manufacturing process significantly impacts the rate of degradation of polylactic acid (PLA) under controlled composting conditions

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study reveals that distinct processing and postprocessing methods can significantly affect the rate of disintegration of PLA during composting.

Source: RSC Sustainability

DOI: 10.1039/d5su00623f

Authors: Jennie O'Loughlin, Hannah McDonnell, Robyn Lawless, Susan M. Kelleher, Samantha Fahy, Brian Freeland, Keith D. Rochfort, Jennifer Gaughran

Institution: Dublin City University

Language: English

Topic: biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Science Foundation Ireland, Dublin City University, European Regional Development Fund

Award: Grain-4-Lab: Laboratory-grade bioplastics production from native renewable waste streams: promoting a circular Irish bioeconomy

OpenAlex ID: W7104712115

FWCI: 1.862

Cites: 76

Cited by: 10

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