Lactide-derived ester oligomers for highly compatible poly(lactide) plasticizer produced through an eco-friendly process: renewable resources, biodegradation, enhanced flexibility, and elastomeric performance
Haemin Jeong, Jeong Suk Yuk, Hyunho Lee, Seomgyeol Kang, Hyejin Park, Sae Hume Park, Jihoon Shin
Abstract
Highly compatible PLA plasticizers were prepared using lactide, which demonstrated “double green” based on renewability and biodegradation, and “dual performances” including flexible and elastomeric behaviors.
Topics & Concepts
BiodegradationPlasticizerElastomerLactideEnvironmentally friendlyRenewable resourceMaterials scienceFlexibility (engineering)Chemical engineeringRenewable energyChemistryCopolymerOrganic chemistryPolymerComposite materialEcologyEngineeringMathematicsBiologyStatisticsbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionPolymer Science and PVC