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Mastalygina EE, Aleksanyan KV. Recent Approaches to the Plasticization of Poly(lactic Acid) (PLA) (A Review). Polymers (Basel) 2023; 16:87. [PMID: 38201752 PMCID: PMC10781029 DOI: 10.3390/polym16010087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a polyester attracting growing interest every year in different application fields, such as packaging, cosmetics, food, medicine, etc. Despite its significant advantages, it has low elasticity that may hinder further development and a corresponding rise in volume of consumption. This review opens a discussion of basic approaches to PLA plasticization. These considerations include copolymerization and blending with flexible polymers, introducing oligomers and low-molecular additives, as well as structural modification. It was demonstrated that each approach has its advantages, such as simplicity and low cost, but with disadvantages, including complex processing and the need for additional reagents. According to the analysis of different approaches, it was concluded that the optimal option is the application of copolymers as the additives obtained via reactive mixing to PLA and its blends with other polymers.
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- Elena E. Mastalygina
- Scientific Laboratory “Advanced Composite Materials and Technologies”, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, 36 Stremyanny Ln., Moscow 117997, Russia
- Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 4 Kosygin St., Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Engineering Center, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, 36 Stremyanny Ln., Moscow 117997, Russia
- Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 4 Kosygin St, Moscow 119991, Russia
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Trofimchuk E, Ostrikova V, Ivanova O, Moskvina M, Plutalova A, Grokhovskaya T, Shchelushkina A, Efimov A, Chernikova E, Zhang S, Mironov V. Degradation of Structurally Modified Polylactide under the Controlled Composting of Food Waste. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4017. [PMID: 37836066 PMCID: PMC10575269 DOI: 10.3390/polym15194017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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The degradation of polylactide (PLA) films of different structures under conditions of controlled composting has been studied. We have demonstrated that PLA underwent degradation within one month in a substrate that simulated standard industrial composting. Regardless of the initial structure of the samples, the number-average molecular weight (Mn) decreased to 4 kDa while the degree of crystallinity increased to about 70% after 21 days of composting. Addition of an inoculant to the standard substrate resulted in the accelerated degradation of the PLA samples for one week due to an abiotic hydrolysis. These findings have confirmed that industrial composting could solve the problem of plastic disposal at least for PLA.
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- Elena Trofimchuk
- Department of Chemistry, Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia; (O.I.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (T.G.); (A.E.); (E.C.)
- Scientific Laboratory “Advanced Composite Materials and Technologies”, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow 117997, Russia
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- Winogradsky Institute of Microbiology, Federal Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119071, Russia; (V.O.); (A.S.); (V.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia; (O.I.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (T.G.); (A.E.); (E.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia; (O.I.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (T.G.); (A.E.); (E.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia; (O.I.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (T.G.); (A.E.); (E.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia; (O.I.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (T.G.); (A.E.); (E.C.)
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- Winogradsky Institute of Microbiology, Federal Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119071, Russia; (V.O.); (A.S.); (V.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia; (O.I.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (T.G.); (A.E.); (E.C.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia; (O.I.); (M.M.); (A.P.); (T.G.); (A.E.); (E.C.)
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- College of Harbour and Coastal Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen 361021, China;
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- Winogradsky Institute of Microbiology, Federal Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119071, Russia; (V.O.); (A.S.); (V.M.)
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Guo W, Xu H, Liu D, Dong L, Liang T, Li B, Meng B, Chen S. 3D-Printed lattice-inspired composites for bone reconstruction. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:7353-7363. [PMID: 37522170 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01053h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Mechanical performance is crucial for biomedical applications of scaffolds. In this study, the stress distribution of six lattice-inspired structures was investigated using finite element simulations, and scaffolds with pre-designed structures were prepared using selective laser sintering (SLS) technology. The results showed that scaffolds with face-centered cubic (FCC) structures exhibited the highest compressive strength. Moreover, scaffolds composed of polylactic acid/anhydrous calcium hydrogen phosphate (PLA/DCPA) showed good mechanical properties and bioactivity. An in vitro study showed that these scaffolds promoted cell proliferation significantly and showed excellent osteogenic performance. Composite scaffolds with FCC structures are promising for bone tissue engineering.
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- Wenmin Guo
- Mechanical and Energy Engineering College, Shaoyang University, Shaoyang 422000, Hunan, China
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- Mechanical and Energy Engineering College, Shaoyang University, Shaoyang 422000, Hunan, China
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- Orthopedic Institute, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Biology & Basic Medical Sciences, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu, China.
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- Orthopedic Institute, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Biology & Basic Medical Sciences, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu, China.
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- Orthopedic Institute, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Biology & Basic Medical Sciences, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu, China.
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- Orthopedic Institute, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Biology & Basic Medical Sciences, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu, China.
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- Orthopedic Institute, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Biology & Basic Medical Sciences, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu, China.
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- Orthopedic Institute, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Biology & Basic Medical Sciences, Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu, China.
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Efimov AV, Grokhovskaya TE. Effect of Annealing on the Porous Structure Formed upon Deformation of PET in a Liquid Medium. RUSS J GEN CHEM+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s1070363222120283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Trofimchuk ES, Potseleev VV, Khavpachev MA, Moskvina MA, Nikonorova NI. Polylactide-Based Porous Materials: Synthesis, Hydrolytic Degradation Features, and Application Areas. POLYMER SCIENCE SERIES C 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s1811238221020107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Potseleev VV, Trofimchuk ES, Nikonorova NI. Kinetics of the release of brilliant green from nanoporous polylactide obtained by a crazing mechanism. MENDELEEV COMMUNICATIONS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mencom.2021.07.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Trofimchuk ES, Moskvina MA, Nikonorova NI, Efimov AV, Garina ES, Grokhovskaya TE, Ivanova OA, Bakirov AV, Sedush NG, Chvalun SN. Hydrolytic degradation of polylactide films deformed by the environmental crazing mechanism. Eur Polym J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.110000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Trofimchuk ES, Moskvina MA, Ivanova OA, Potseleev VV, Demina VA, Nikonorova NI, Bakirov AV, Sedush NG, Chvalun SN. Porous polylactide prepared by the delocalized crazing as a template for nanocomposite materials. MENDELEEV COMMUNICATIONS 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mencom.2020.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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