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January 01, 2022 book-chapter Open access Aachen paper

Polylactic Acid

Fibers, pp. 739–748

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-15309-9_35 Full text (OA) OpenAlex

Abstract

History, the raw materials and the synthesis of the polymer are described. The production process is explained in detail and with many schematics. Typical properties are given as well as applications, market figures and trade names. The production of PLA from renewable resources is described in detail.

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  1. Dieter Veit corresponding Aachen Institut für Textiltechnik

    RWTH Aachen University

    Affiliation as printed

    Institut für Textiltechnik, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

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