Polylactic Acid: A Practical Guide for the Processing, Manufacturing, and Applications of Pla

ISBN-13: 9780128144725 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 422 str.

Lee Tin Sin; Bee Soo Tueen

Spis treści

1. Overview of Biodegradable Polymers and Poly(lactic Acid)2. Synthesis and Production of Poly(lactic Acid)3. Thermal Properties of Poly(lactic Acid)4. Chemical Properties of Poly(lactic Acid)5. Mechanical Properties of Poly(lactic Acid)6. Rheological Properties of Poly(lactic Acid)7. Degradation and Stability of Poly(lactic Acid)8. Additives and Processing Aids of Poly(lactic Acid)9. Processing and Recycling of Poly(lactic Acid)10. Injection moulding of Poly(lactic Acid)11. Applications of Poly(lactic Acid)12. Environmental Profile of Poly(lactic Acid)

O autorze

Lee Tin Sin is a researcher, professional engineer and associate professor. He graduated with Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical-Polymer) First Class Honours and Ph.D in Polymer Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Dr. Lee has been involved in rubber processing, biopolymer, nanocomposite and polymer synthesis with more than 100 publications of journal papers, book chapters and conferences. He was the recipient of the Society of Chemical Engineers Japan Award for Outstanding Asian Researcher and Engineer 2018 for his contribution on polymer researches. He was also conferred Meritorious Service Medal (PJK) by the Sultan of Selangor State, Malaysia in year 2019. He co-authored 'Polylactic Acid' (Elsevier), the First and Second Editions which were published in 2012 and 2019, respectively. Bee Soo Tueen is a researcher, professional engineer and associate professor. She graduated with Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical-Polymer), Master of Engineering (Polymer Engineering), and Ph.D in Polymer Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Dr. Bee has published more than 70 journal papers on nanocomposites, flame retardant and biopolymer works. She co-authored 'Polylactic Acid' (Elsevier), the Second Edition of which was published in 2019.