British-Israeli researchers combine to improve biodegradable plastic

摘要

Scientists from Bath and Tel Aviv Universities are collaborating on a project to improve the physical properties of plant-derived plastics. Polylactic acid or PLA is a biodegradable polymer derived from renewable plant sources such as maize, wheat or sugar. It is currently used in bottles, bags and films. PLA fibres can be woven into textiles, substituting for polyester.