Biodegradable Polymer Is Stronger and Longer Lasting

TBMG-25530

10/01/2016

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Polylactic acid, or PLA, is a biodegradable polymer commonly used to make a variety of products, from disposable cups to medical implants to drug-delivery systems. A team of Brown University researchers has shown that by treating PLA at various temperatures and pressures, they can induce a new polymer phase in the material that could possibly decrease the rate at which it degrades.

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"Biodegradable Polymer Is Stronger and Longer Lasting," Mobility Engineering, October 1, 2016.
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Oct 1, 2016
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TBMG-25530
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English