Balancing Degradability and Physical Properties of Amorphous Poly( <scp>d,l</scp> ‐lactide) by Making Blends

The problem in using the existing biodegradable polymers for day-to-day commodity and specialty applications (non-physiological) is trade-off between degradability physical properties of polymers. Therefore, authors study polyester films made by solution blending amorphous poly(d,l-lactide) semi-crystalline poly(l,l-lactide) (PLLA) with an aim to achieve a good balance mechanical under environmental conditions. degradation test proteinase K enzyme shows faster blends comparison homopolymers weight loss. Faster fragmentation fragments lower masses PLLA also seen immature compost bulk as main mechanism degradation. A detailed investigation increased crystallinity formation crystalline stereo-complex fragmented samples that may limit after stage causing microplastics persisting longer period. further studies at least 8–10 weeks are recommended. Other sinks, such activated sludge water, fresh, seawater, provide either extremely slow or no excluding use intended these sinks. In future, smart solutions required enhance polylactide different