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Sep 2026
Effects of composting conditions on rigid PLA/PBAT composite degradation: mechanistic insights from kinetic screening to micro-residue chemistry.
Rigid polylactic acid (PLA)/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) mineral-filled composites dominate certified industrial-compostable cutlery, yet the roles of composting conditions, abiotic processes, and biotic activity in their degradation and residual chemistry remain unresolved. Three certified products,...
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