Business & Economics :: Packaging, Transportation & Logistics
June 1, 2007
Improving the biodegradability of plastics with whey-based ingredients
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a commercially available biodegradable polymer used in many nonfood products as an alternative to petrochemical-derived polymers. However, PLA's physical properties limit its use in many applications. Scientists at the USDA’s...
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