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  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science
  • Physical Chemistry

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  • Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a biodegradable polymer widely used in packaging.
  • Water exposure causes PLA to opacify, transitioning from transparent to opaque.
  • This opacification negatively affects product visibility and consumer perception in packaging applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the time evolution of PLA opacification under varying temperature and water concentration conditions.
  • To establish a time-scale for the opacification phenomenon.
  • To investigate the relationship between opacification, temperature, and water content within PLA.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental analysis of PLA specimens under controlled temperature and water concentration.
  • Observation of opacification progression from the material surface inward.
  • Development and validation of a model to describe opacification dynamics.

Main Results:

  • Opacification initiates at the surface and progresses towards the core of PLA specimens.
  • Both craze formation from hydrolysis and crystallization contribute to the opacifying effect.
  • Increased temperature accelerates opacification, while higher solution density retards it.

Conclusions:

  • A quantitative understanding of PLA opacification kinetics was achieved.
  • The study provides a model consistent with experimental data for predicting opacification.
  • Findings are crucial for optimizing PLA material performance and application in moisture-prone environments.