Durable Polylactic Acid (PLA)-Based Sustainable Engineered Blends and Biocomposites: Recent Developments, Challenges, and Opportunities

• Published in: ACS Engineering Au Vol. 1; no. 1; pp. 7 - 38
• Main Authors: Tripathi, Neelima, Misra, Manjusri, Mohanty, Amar K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: American Chemical Society 20.10.2021
• Subjects: Heat resistance; Toughness; Compatibilization; Durability; Low carbon economy; Renewable carbon; Flame resistance; Strength; Processing

The paper comprehensively reviews durable polylactic acid (PLA)-based engineered blends and biocomposites supporting a low carbon economy. The traditional fossil fuel derived nonrenewable durable plastics that cannot be circumvented have spawned increased environmental concerns because of the contin...