Efficient chemical recycling of poly(L-lactic acid) via either alcoholysis to alkyl lactate or thermal depolymerization to L-lactide promoted by Zn(II) catalysts

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA), a commercially fully bio-based and biodegradable polymer, stands out as a sustainable alternative to commodity plastics. Its current end-of-life management involves composting, but chemical recycling would be more appropriate for a circular economy model. Here we report two...

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Main Authors: Maria Gentile, Licia Gaeta, Stefano Brenna, Claudio Pellecchia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-02-01
Series:Polymer Testing
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941825000418
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