Life Cycle Assessment of Poly(Lactic Acid) (PLA): Comparison Between Chemical Recycling, Mechanical Recycling and Composting

Processing of poly(lactic acid): Characterization of chemical structure, thermal stability and mechanical properties

F. Carrasco, P. Pagès, José Gámez‐Pérez · Polymer Degradation and Stability · 2009 · 684 citations · Full text

Materials Science, Engineering, Polymer Technology +11

Sustainability of bio-based plastics: general comparative analysis and recommendations for improvement

Clara Rosalía Álvarez Chávez, Sally Edwards, Rafael Moure‐Eraso et al. · Journal of Cleaner Production · 2011 · 475 citations

Bioplastics, Engineering, Plastic Recycling +11

A life cycle assessment of mechanical and feedstock recycling options for management of plastic packaging wastes

Floriana Perugini, Maria Laura Mastellone, Umberto Arena · Environmental Progress · 2005 · 338 citations

Plastic Containers, Polymer Upcycling, Chemical Engineering +15

Effect of thermo-mechanical cycles on the physico-chemical properties of poly(lactic acid)

Isabelle Pillin, Nicolas Montrelay, Alain Bourmaud et al. · Polymer Degradation and Stability · 2007 · 277 citations

Materials Science, Engineering, Polymer Science +10

To compost or not to compost: Carbon and energy footprints of biodegradable materials’ waste treatment

Barbara Hermann, Lies Debeer, Bruno De Wilde et al. · Polymer Degradation and Stability · 2011 · 267 citations

Carbon Sequestration, Engineering, Waste Reduction +7