The polymer polylactic acid (see structure (2)) was used for a while to replace polyethylene terephthalate (PETE)

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The polymer polylactic acid (see structure (2)) was used for a while to replace polyethylene terephthalate (PETE) in the bags containing certain kinds of snack foods. However, polylactic acid is stiffer than PETE and so the bags made loud crackling sounds when they were handled. The problem was solved by using a special adhesive between the layers of the bags. Compare the structures of polylactic acid and PETE and suggest a reason why polylactic acid chains are more rigid than those of PETE.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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