Heterostereocomplexation: a new design principle for the optimization of poly(lactic acid) structural materials. KU Leuven
Petroleum-based plastics possess a high durability and usually are low-cost materials. However, reducing our carbon footprint is becoming more important every day, so these plastics probably have to be replaced by a more sustainable alternative such as polymers based on renewable bio-resources. At present, different biobased plastics (or biobased polymers) are slowly finding their way towards the commodity plastic market. The biodegradability ...