Crop Based Polymers for Nonwovens (PLA v Cellulose) - Extensive paper comparing and contrasting the property advantages and production costs of polylactic acid and cellulose based polymers for fiber manufacturing. From Nonwoven.Co.Uk. - http://www.nonwoven.co.uk/reports/CRWINSIGHT%202000.html
New Developments in Biodegradable Fibres II - Feature article about the potential for biodegradable thermoplastic fibres made from polylactic acid (PLA) in the production and marketing of biodegradable disposables. From Express Textile. Source: Calvin Woodings Consulting. - http://www.expresstextile.com/20031016/edit02.shtml
Processing and Microstructural Characterization of Porous Biocompatible Protein Polymer Thin Films - Scientific article about the creation of biocompatible thin films and filament fibers for implantable devices from protein polymers, using the electrospinning technology. From Elsevier Science, Ltd. Authors: Christopher J. Buchko and others. - http://msewww.engin.umich.edu:81/people/milty/research/electrospinning/literature/1999_Martin_Buchko_Processing%20and%20microstructural%20characterization%20of%20porous%20biocompatible%20protein%20polymer%20thin%20films.pdf