Legislation related to PLA

M. PELTZER; A. BELTRAN

Poly(lactic acid) Science and Technology. Processing , properties, additives and applications.

The Royal Society of Chemistry

Año: 2015; p. 334 - 346

Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) is a biodegradable thermoplastic derived from renewable resources used in many food packaging applications. This book gives a general overview of all relevant aspects related to poly(lactic acid) science and technology including fundamental issues, innovative applications, new types of processing and emerging applications, modification of PLA, life cycle assessment, bio-additives, bio/degradation and sustainability and international regulations. International experts provide a complete resource and whole perspective on PLA covering scientific, ecological, social and economic issues. The book will appeal to chemists, food technologists and materials engineers as well as researchers interested in bio-based and biodegradable polymers and composites.