| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5203841 | Polymer Degradation and Stability | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Chemical recycling of poly(l-lactic acid) (PLLA) by alcoholysis under microwave irradiation was investigated. Reaction rates in ethanol (140-180 °C) and butanol (130-210 °C) were greater under microwave irradiation than under conventional heating. However, because activation energies were almost the same under both conditions, the reaction mechanisms would be the same, but the reaction rates differed due to the reaction frequency factor.
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Authors
Koichi Hirao, Yuta Nakatsuchi, Hitomi Ohara,