In this research, PLA Extrusion/Thermoforming grade (Natureworks®2002D), with L/D isomer ratio of 96:4,
glass transition temperature (Tg) of 58oC and melting temperature (Tm) of 153oC, weight-average molecular weight
(Mw) of 212,300 Da and polydispersity (Mw/ Mn) of 3.06 was used.