Impact of hydrolysis pretreatment on the compostability of biodegradable poly(caprolactone) and poly(lactic acid) films
Jordan D'Amario, Wanwarang Limsukon, Anibal Bher, Rafael Auras
Abstract
Hydrolysis pretreatment accelerated PLA biodegradation by disrupting its amorphous regions, reducing molecular weight, and forming less stable crystalline structures, while its impact on PCL was minimal.
Topics & Concepts
CaprolactoneLactic acidHydrolysisHydrolytic degradationChemistryBiodegradationBiodegradable polymerPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryCopolymerPolymerBiologyBacteriaGeneticsbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing TechnologiesMicroplastics and Plastic Pollution