Biodegradable Poly (Lactic Acid) [electronic resource] : Synthesis, Modification, Processing and Applications /
Ren, Jie.editor.
"Biodegradable Poly (Lactic Acid): Synthesis, Modification, Processing and Applications" describes the preparation, modification, processing, and the research and applications of biodegradable poly (lactic acid), which belong to the biomedical and environment-friendly materials. Highly illustrated, the book introduces systematically the synthesis, physical and chemical modifications, and the latest developments of research and applications of poly (lactic acid) in biomedical materials. The book is intended for researchers and graduate students in the fields of materials science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, biomedicine, chemistry, environmental sciences, textile science and engineering, package materials, and so on. Dr. Jie Ren is a professor at the Institute of Nano and Bio-Polymeric Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
"With 150 figures."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction.-  Raw materials -- Synthesis and manufacture of poly (lactic acid) -- Modification of poly (lactic acid) -- Processing of poly (lactic acid) -- Application in the field of commodity and industry product -- Application in the field of biomedical materials -- Standard and Test Methods.
"Biodegradable Poly (Lactic Acid): Synthesis, Modification, Processing and Applications" describes the preparation, modification, processing, and the research and applications of biodegradable poly (lactic acid), which belong to the biomedical and environment-friendly materials. Highly illustrated, the book introduces systematically the synthesis, physical and chemical modifications, and the latest developments of research and applications of poly (lactic acid) in biomedical materials. The book is intended for researchers and graduate students in the fields of materials science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, biomedicine, chemistry, environmental sciences, textile science and engineering, package materials, and so on. Dr. Jie Ren is a professor at the Institute of Nano and Bio-Polymeric Materials, School of Material Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Polymers  .
Biochemical engineering.
Waste management.
Biomedical engineering.
Polymer Sciences.
Biochemical Engineering.
Waste Management/Waste Technology.
Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.