Green and facile synthesis of tetrahydrogeraniol-initiated lactide oligomers for plasticizing polylactide

Key Points

• Lactide oligomers enhance the plasticizing effect of polylactide, improving its flexibility and processing.
• The synthesis process is environmentally friendly, reducing waste and energy consumption during production.
• Analysis involves novel lactide oligomer structures to achieve effective mobility in polylactide materials.
• The findings suggest potential applications in biodegradable plastics, supporting eco-friendly manufacturing efforts.