Sizing down and functionalizing polylactide (PLA) resin for synthesis of PLA-based polyurethanes for use in biomedical applications

Abstract Alcoholysis is a promising approach for upcycling postconsumer polylactide (PLA) products into valuable constituents. In addition, an alcohol-acidolysis of PLA by multifunctional 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propionic acid (DMPA) produces lactate oligomers with hydroxyl and carboxylic acid termina...

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Main Authors: Bunthoeun Nim, Sosna Sri Rahayu, Kamonchanok Thananukul, Chorney Eang, Mantana Opaprakasit, Atitsa Petchsuk, Chariya Kaewsaneha, Duangporn Polpanich, Pakorn Opaprakasit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-29496-x