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Decomposition Behavior of Stereocomplex PLA Melt-Blown Fine Fiber Mats in Water and in Compost

Journal of Polymers and the Environment 2022 19 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count. Score: 35 ? 0–100 AI score estimating relevance to the microplastics field. Papers below 30 are filtered from public browse.

Yahya Kara, Kolos Molnár

Summary

Researchers examined the decomposition behavior of stereocomplex polylactic acid (PLA) melt-blown fine fiber mats when exposed to both water and compost environments to assess their biodegradability. The study characterized how the stereocomplex PLA structure influences degradation rates and mechanisms under aquatic versus composting conditions, relevant to understanding the environmental fate of this biodegradable polymer in different disposal pathways.

The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10924-022-02694-w.

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