Abstract
Growing environmental concerns associated with the accumulation of plastic waste in the natural environment has incentivised considerable research into renewable alternatives, and more recently, alternative waste management strategies. This review aims to introduce poly (lactic acid)(PLA), a bioplastic, and recent research within the field. Attention will then shift to research surrounding plastic waste management. Various end-of-life (EOL)options available to plastics will be discussed more broadly, before presenting existing technologies, challenges and future opportunities exclusively for PLA. Herein, all waste management strategies presented for PLA are discussed within the context of industrial feasibility.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 170-181 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Polymer Degradation and Stability |
| Volume | 165 |
| Early online date | 16 May 2019 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2019 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Keywords
- Catalysis
- Circular economy
- End-of-life
- Polylactide
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry
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