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080011: B-Cyclodextrins as Nucleating Agents for Polylactide (PLA)

Polylactic acid (PLA) is growing rapidly in popularity as an alternative to petroleum-derived plastics for packaging and other applications. It is biodegradable, thermoplastic, and derived from renewable resources. However, there are characteristics associated with PLA that limit its workability. Particularly, the slow crystallization rate of PLA...
Published: 7/21/2014   |   Inventor(s): Eva Almenar, Rafael Auras, Bruce Harte, Maria Rubino
Keywords(s): Crystalinity, Cyclodextrin, Nucleating Agent, Polylactic Acid, Polylactide Category(s): Food Science and Nutrition, Packaging, Agriculture