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Processing of PLA

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Biodegradable Poly(Lactic Acid): Synthesis, Modification, Processing and Applications

Abstract

Processing method is important to broaden the application area of PLA materials. The processing technologies include injection molding, hot press molding, spinning, blow molding, foam molding and electrospinning. In this chapter, for different application, four processing methods are selected to discuss in detail including injection, spinning, blowing and foaming. And the structure development in the processes, mechanical properties and corresponding application are also discussed.

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Ren, J. (2010). Processing of PLA. In: Biodegradable Poly(Lactic Acid): Synthesis, Modification, Processing and Applications. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-17596-1_5

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