Ann-Christine Albertsson

TL;DR: These discussions emphasize the importance of considering not only the catalytic system but also the monomer size and structure relations to thermodynamic equilibrium behavior, which offers an additional layer of complexity to the molecular toolbox.

TL;DR: An increase in the number of molecular branches of branched PLAs enhances its enzymatic degradability and alkali hydrolyzability, and it is suggested that thebranched PDLLA was degraded preferentially by proteinase K.

TL;DR: Biobased free-standing films and coatings with low oxygen permeability were designed from a wood hydrolysate according to a recovery and formulation procedure that provides added value to wood converting industrial processes and show promising property profiles for renewable packaging applications.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors compared the molecular weight changes in abiotically and biotically degraded LDPE with starch and/or prooxidant to the formation of degradation products and found that the higher molecular weight in the biotic environment is explained by the assimilation of carboxylic acids and low molecular weight polyethylene chains by microorganisms.

TL;DR: Porosity and pore size regulated the degradation rate and the release of low molar mass degradation products from porous polylactide (PLA) scaffolds and influenced the degradation and therelease of degradation products that should be taken into consideration when designing porous scaffolds for tissue engineering.