Analysis of the hydrolysis behavior of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and prediction of molecular weight distribution changes via the kinetic Monte Carlo method
T. Koike, Yosuke Muranaka, Yuta Okada, Aira Onishi, Taisuke Maki
Topics & Concepts
HydrolysisMonte Carlo methodKinetic energyLactic acidMolar mass distributionKinetic Monte CarloChemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceThermodynamicsComputational chemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerMathematicsPhysicsStatisticsBiologyEngineeringGeneticsBacteriaQuantum mechanicsbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisMicroplastics and Plastic Pollution