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3D Printing and a New Way to Synthesize Bio-Based and Biodegradable PLA in Chemistry Education for School Students

1University of Tübingen, Chemistry Education, Tübingen, Germany


World Journal of Chemical Education. 2023, Vol. 11 No. 3, 21-24
DOI: 10.12691/wjce-11-3-1
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Felix Pawlak, Stefan Schwarzer. 3D Printing and a New Way to Synthesize Bio-Based and Biodegradable PLA in Chemistry Education for School Students. World Journal of Chemical Education. 2023; 11(3):21-24. doi: 10.12691/wjce-11-3-1.

Correspondence to: Felix  Pawlak, University of Tübingen, Chemistry Education, Tübingen, Germany. Email: felix.pawlak@uni-tuebingen.de

Abstract

Plastics are a central part of our everyday lives. One plastic is increasingly finding its way into daily use: polylactic acid (PLA). PLA is being used more and more, as it is an important component (polymer) of bio-based and biodegradable plastic. However, experimental access to plastics for students in school chemistry classes is usually tricky because the syntheses of plastics either are time-consuming or do not provide the intended results. Therefore, an experiment was developed that provides simple and quick access polymers and plastics. With this experiment, school students can independently synthesize polylactic acid in chemistry lessons.

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