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Recycling as a Key Enabler for Sustainable Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites: A Critical Perspective on Fused Filament Fabrication

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A Comparative Review on Biodegradation of Poly(Lactic Acid) in Soil, Compost, Water, and Wastewater Environments: Incorporating Mathematical Modeling Perspectives

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Triazabicyclodecene: A versatile catalyst for polymer synthesis

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Are Well Performing Catalysts for the Ring Opening Polymerization of l -Lactide under Mild Laboratory Conditions Suitable for the Industrial Process? The Case of New Highly Active Zn(II) Catalysts

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Microplastics and nanoplastics: Exposure and toxicological effects require important analysis considerations

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Make or break: Mg( ii )- and Zn( ii )-catalen complexes for PLA production and recycling of commodity polyesters

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Living/Controlled Anionic Polymerization of Glycolide in Fluoroalcohols: Toward Sustainable Bioplastics

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Crystallization of polylactide-based green composites filled with oil-rich waste fillers

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Chain Extension of Poly(Lactic Acid) (PLA)–Based Blends and Composites Containing Bran with Biobased Compounds for Controlling Their Processability and Recyclability

Coltelli, M., Bertolini, A., Aliotta, L., Gigante, V., Vannozzi, A., & Lazzeri, A. (2021) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym13183050 · Cited by 48 · see citing works

Chemical Upcycling of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) into Bicyclic Ether–Ester Monomers toward Value-Added, Degradable, and Recyclable Poly(ether ester)

Li, Z., Shen, Y., & Li, Z. (2022) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c02124 · Cited by 46 · see citing works

UV degradation of poly(lactic acid) materials through copolymerisation with a sugar-derived cyclic xanthate

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Ecotoxicity of Biodegradable Microplastics and Bio-based Microplastics: A Review of in vitro and in vivo Studies

Tang, K. H. D., & Zhou, J. (2024) · Environmental Management · doi:10.1007/s00267-024-02106-w · Cited by 38 · see citing works

3D Printing Application in Wood Furniture Components Assembling

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Open Loop Recycling – Guanidine Iron(II) Polymerization Catalyst for the Depolymerization of Polylactide

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The Effect of Alkaline Treatment on Poly(lactic acid)/Date Palm Wood Green Composites for Thermal Insulation

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Effective Ligand Design: Zinc Complexes with Guanidine Hydroquinoline Ligands for Fast Lactide Polymerization and Chemical Recycling

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Efficient and selective upcycling of waste polylactic acid into acetate using nickel selenide

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Polyesters and deep eutectic solvents: From synthesis through modification to depolymerization

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Homoleptic phenoxy-imine pyridine zinc complexes: efficient catalysts for solvent free synthesis and chemical degradation of polyesters

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Chemical recycling of polyhydroxybutyrate and polylactic acid over supported Ru catalysts

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Chemical upcycling of poly(lactide) plastic waste to lactate ester, lactide and new poly(lactide) under Mg-catalysis condition

Zhou, X., Liu, Q., Xu, G., Yang, R., Sun, H., & Wang, Q. (2023) · Chinese Chemical Letters · doi:10.1016/j.cclet.2023.108158 · Cited by 32 · see citing works

Zinc and Magnesium Catalysts for the Synthesis for Pla and its Degradation: Cues for Catalyst Design

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Master of Chaos and Order: Opposite Microstructures of PCL‐<i>co</i>‐PGA‐<i>co</i>‐PLA Accessible by a Single Catalyst**

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Simple and Efficient Zinc Catalysts for Synthesis and Chemical Degradation of Polyesters

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A Multitool for Circular Economy: Fast Ring‐Opening Polymerization and Chemical Recycling of (Bio)polyesters Using a Single Aliphatic Guanidine Carboxy Zinc Catalyst

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Efficient Depolymerization of Polyester and Polycarbonate Plastic Waste Catalyzed by Commercially Available Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Manganese Catalysts

Lourenço, D. L., Oliveira, D. F., & Fernandes, A. C. (2023) · Advanced Sustainable Systems · doi:10.1002/adsu.202300381 · Cited by 30 · see citing works

Analysis of the rheological property and crystallization behavior of polylactic acid (Ingeo™ Biopolymer 4032D) at different process temperatures

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Synthesis and Characterization of PLA/Biochar Bio-Composites Containing Different Biochar Types and Content

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Green polymer nanocomposites: bridging material innovation with sustainable industrial practices

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Hydrolytic depolymerisation of polyesters over heterogeneous ZnO catalyst

Liguori, F., Moreno‐Marrodán, C., Oberhauser, W., Passaglia, E., & Barbaro, P. (2023) · RSC Sustainability · doi:10.1039/d3su00089c · Cited by 28 · see citing works

High-Density Polyethylene/Carbon Black Composites in Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing: Conductivity, Thermal, Rheological, and Mechanical Responses

Vidakis, N., Petousis, M., Michailidis, N., Mountakis, N., Argyros, A., Spiridaki, M., Moutsopoulou, A. J., Papadakis, V. M., & Charitidis, C. A. (2023) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym15244717 · Cited by 28 · see citing works

Carbon Recycling of High Value Bioplastics: A Route to a Zero-Waste Future

Keith, M. J., Koller, M., & Lackner, M. K. (2024) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym16121621 · Cited by 31 · see citing works

Fabrication of stereocomplex-type poly(lactic acid) nanocomposites based on the selective nucleation of poly(vinyl acetate) modified cellulose nanocrystals

Wu, H., Hua, X., Hu, J. J., Liu, X., & Zhang, J. (2024) · Carbohydrate Polymers · doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122716 · Cited by 27 · see citing works

Production of Eco-Sustainable Materials: Compatibilizing Action in Poly (Lactic Acid)/High-Density Biopolyethylene Bioblends

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Alcoholysis of waste PLA-based plastics to methyl lactate over sulfated ZrO2/SiO2 catalyst

Ye, B., Zhou, R., Wang, C., Wang, Z., Zhong, Z., & Hou, Z. (2022) · Applied Catalysis A General · doi:10.1016/j.apcata.2022.118936 · Cited by 27 · see citing works

Lignin valorization through polymer grafting by ring-opening polymerization and its application in health, packaging, and coating

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Development of PLA/Lignin Bio-Composites Compatibilized by Ethylene Glycol Diglycidyl Ether and Poly (ethylene glycol) Diglycidyl Ether

Shar, A. S., Wang, N., Chen, T., Zhao, X.-Y., & Weng, Y.-J. (2023) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym15204049 · Cited by 23 · see citing works

Application of Biopolymers as Sustainable Cladding Materials: A Review

Nazrun, T., Hassan, M. K., Hossain, M. D., Ahmed, B., Hasnat, M. R., & Saha, S. (2023) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su16010027 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Reviewing the manufacturing challenges and scientific debates: Insights into the antibacterial capabilities and potential applications of PLA/ZnO nanocomposites

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Polylactide as a Substitute for Conventional Polymers—Biopolymer Processing under Varying Extrusion Conditions

Kosmalska, D., Janczak, K., Raszkowska-Kaczor, A., Stasiek, A., & Ligor, T. (2022) · Environments · doi:10.3390/environments9050057 · Cited by 21 · see citing works

Mechanical properties of 3D printed parts: Effect of ultraviolet PLA filaments ageing and water absorption

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The Diffusion of Bioplastics: What Can We Learn from Poly(Lactic Acid)?

Teixeira, L. V., Bomtempo, J. V., Oroski, F. D. A., & Coutinho, P. L. D. A. (2023) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su15064699 · Cited by 26 · see citing works

Electrochemical depolymerisation of polylactic acid

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Guanidine Carboxy Zinc Complexes for the Chemical Recycling of Renewable Polyesters

Fuchs, M., Walbeck, M., Jagla, E., Hoffmann, A., & Herres‐Pawlis, S. (2022) · ChemPlusChem · doi:10.1002/cplu.202200029 · Cited by 24 · see citing works

Active in Sleep: Iron Guanidine Catalyst Performs ROP on Dormant Side of ATRP

Rittinghaus, R. D., Karabulut, A., Hoffmann, A., & Herres‐Pawlis, S. (2021) · Angewandte Chemie International Edition · doi:10.1002/anie.202109053 · Cited by 23 · see citing works

Zinc Catalyst for Chemical Upcycling of PLA Wastes: Novel Industrial Monomer Resource toward Poly(ester–amide)

Liu, S., Li, H., Liu, J., Zhang, Z., Suo, H., & Qin, Y. (2024) · Macromolecules · doi:10.1021/acs.macromol.4c00360 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Optimization of the ductile properties of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) using green citrate-based plasticizers and itaconic anhydride grafted PLA (PLA-g-IA)

Lazaro‐Hdez, C., Puerta, A. P. V., Gómez-Caturla, J., Sánchez‐Nacher, L., Boronat, T., & Martínez, J. I. (2025) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.142034 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

The Opportunities and Challenges of Biobased Packaging Solutions

de Jong, E., Goumans, I. J. J. M., Visser, H. A., Puente, Á., & Gruter, G. M. (2025) · Polymers · doi:10.3390/polym17162217 · Cited by 24 · see citing works

Influence of agro-industrial wastes over the abiotic and composting degradation of polylactic acid biocomposites

del Campo, A. S. M., Robledo‐Ortíz, J. R., Arellano, M., & Pérez‐Fonseca, A. A. (2021) · Journal of Composite Materials · doi:10.1177/00219983211047697 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Chemical-Physical Characterization of Bio-Based Biodegradable Plastics in View of Identifying Suitable Recycling/Recovery Strategies and Numerical Modeling of PLA Pyrolysis

Lombardi, F., Bartolucci, L., Cordiner, S., Costa, G., Falsetti, A., Mele, P., Mercurio, M., Mulone, V., & Sorino, D. (2023) · Waste and Biomass Valorization · doi:10.1007/s12649-023-02159-8 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Depolymerization of Polyester and Polycarbonate Waste using HBpin and Cheap Zinc Catalysts

Branco, T. A. H., & Fernandes, A. C. (2023) · Advanced Sustainable Systems · doi:10.1002/adsu.202300217 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Scalable depolymerizing transesterification and amidation of (poly)lactic acid (PLA) enabled by resonant acoustic mixing (RAM)

Makarov, A. S., & Rueping, M. (2024) · Green Chemistry · doi:10.1039/d4gc04623d · Cited by 21 · see citing works

Ranking Eco-Innovations to Enable a Sustainable Circular Economy with Net-Zero Emissions

Thakker, V., & Bakshi, B. R. (2023) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c05732 · Cited by 21 · see citing works

Tailoring the physical properties of poly(lactic acid) through the addition of thermoplastic polyurethane and functionalized short carbon fibers

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Opportunities and Challenges of Establishing a Regional Bio‐based Polylactic Acid Supply Chain

Abdelshafy, A., Hermann, A., Herres‐Pawlis, S., & Walther, G. (2023) · Global Challenges · doi:10.1002/gch2.202200218 · Cited by 21 · see citing works

Techno-Economic Assessment of a Closed-Loop Circular Economy for Polylactic Acid

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Depolymerization of P4HB and PBS Waste and Synthesis of the Anticancer Drug Busulfan from Plastic Waste

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Study of the Thermomechanical Properties of Photocured Resins Based on Curable Monomers from PLA and PHB for SLA 3D Printing

Jašek, V., Melčová, V., Figalla, S., Fučík, J., Menčík, P., & Přikryl, R. (2023) · ACS Applied Polymer Materials · doi:10.1021/acsapm.3c01730 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Biobased Itaconate Polyester Thermoset with Tunable Mechanical Properties

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Biodegradability and Water Absorption of Macadamia Nutshell Powder-Reinforced Poly(lactic Acid) Biocomposites

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Ultrafast and selective chemical recycling of PLA to methyl lactate by using MHMDS as simple catalysts

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CNSL-based plasticizers, a promising and sustainable alternative to phthalates, a review

Gartili, A., Lapinte, V., Caillol, S., Briou, B., & Jego, L. (2024) · RSC Sustainability · doi:10.1039/d4su00282b · Cited by 18 · see citing works

Process Development for Chemical Recycling of Bio-based Polymers

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Chemical Recycling of Polylactic Acid (PLA)

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Depolymerization and Re/Upcycling of Biodegradable PLA Plastics

Li, Y., Wang, S., Qian, S., Liu, Z., Weng, Y., & Zhang, Y. (2024) · ACS Omega · doi:10.1021/acsomega.3c08674 · Cited by 110 · see citing works

A “Polymer to Polymer” Chemical Recycling of PLA Plastics by the “DE–RE Polymerization” Strategy

Yang, R., Xu, G., Dong, B., Hou, H., & Wang, Q. (2022) · Macromolecules · doi:10.1021/acs.macromol.1c02085 · Cited by 103 · see citing works

Reprocessing and Recycling of Poly(Lactic Acid): A Review

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