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Compatibilization and Characterization of Polylactide and Biopolyethylene Binary Blends by Non-Reactive and Reactive Compatibilization Approaches

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Thermal and Environmentally Induced Degradation Behaviors of Amorphous and Semicrystalline PLAs Through Rheological Analysis

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Fast Upcycling of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) into Catalyst-Free Vitrimers

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3D printing of polylactic acid/boron nitride bone scaffolds: Mechanical properties, biomineralization ability and cell responses

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Effect of branching on flow-induced crystallization of poly (lactic acid)

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Crystallinity, Rheology, and Mechanical Properties of Low-/High-Molecular-Weight PLA Blended Systems

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Green and High-Expansion PLLA/PDLA Foams with Excellent Thermal Insulation and Enhanced Compressive Properties

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Effect of preparation method on the properties of polylactide/cellulose nanocrystal nanocomposites

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Gas Transport Phenomena and Polymer Dynamics in PHB/PLA Blend Films as Potential Packaging Materials

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Two-dimensional correlation analysis of highly spatially resolved simultaneous IR and Raman spectral imaging of bioplastics composite using optical photothermal Infrared and Raman spectroscopy

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Fabrication of foam-like oil sorbent from polylactic acid and Calotropis gigantea fiber for effective oil absorption

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Mechanically durable green aerogel composite based on agricultural lignocellulosic residue for organic liquids/oil sorption

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Mechanical properties of renewable plasticizer based on ricinoleic acid for PVC

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Biodegradable Active Packaging Enriched with Essential Oils for Enhancing the Shelf Life of Strawberries

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Multi-target tyrosine kinase inhibitor nanoparticle delivery systems for cancer therapy

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Polylactic acid blends: The future of green, light and tough

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Polylactic Acid and Its Blends for Biomedical Applications

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Morphological Characteristics, Properties, and Applications of Polylactide/Poly(ε‐caprolactone) Blends and Their Composites—A Review

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Novel PLA-based materials with improved thermomechanical properties and processability through control of morphology and stereochemistry. A study in improving toughness and processability of PLA by blending with biodegradable polymers and the two PLA enantiomers PLLA and PDLA to accelerate crystallinity and heat resistance

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Polylactic Acid and Their Blends for Biomedical Application

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