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Process for Stereocomplex PLA and Compostable Laminate Film for Food
Executive Summary Consumers, companies, and governments are increasingly favoring compostable materials over fossil-based alternatives, as waste from traditional materials has escalated significantly in recent decades. However, a key challenge with compostable materials is their inferior oxygen and moisture barrier properties compared to non-compostable...
Published: 6/10/2025
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Inventor(s):
James Macnamara
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Rafael Auras
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Maria Rubino
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Matthew Daum
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Ajay Kathuria
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Materials
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Packaging
Chemical Recycling of Polylactic Acid
Executive SummaryA new environmentally friendly process developed at Michigan State University derives clean-use plastics from contaminated Polylactic Acid (PLA). This new method of recycling PLA yields clean-use plastics using inexpensive green solvents and lower temperatures.Description of TechnologyCurrent chemical recycling of PLA uses toxic solvents...
Published: 6/3/2025
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Inventor(s):
Rafael Auras
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Fabiola Iniguez-Franco
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Maria Rubino
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Herlinda Soto-Valdez
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Daniel Holmes
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Susan Selke
,
Xiaoyi Fang
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Chemicals
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Environment