1,4-BD	1,4-butanediol
2,3-BD	2,3-butanediol
ASTM	American Society for Testing and Materials
DSC	Differential scanning calorimetry
EVA	Ethylene vinyl acetate
HFIP	1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol
IA	Itaconic acid
IR	Infrared
ISO	International organization for standardization
LA	Lactic acid
Mn	Number average molecular weight
Mw	Weight average molecular weight
PDI	Polydispersity index
PLA	Poly(lactic acid)
PLAX	Poly(lactic acid)-based copolymer
PVA	Poly vinyl alcohol
RH	Relative humidity
SEC	Size exclusion chromatography
SUTCO	Surface treatment concept
Tg	Glass transition temperature
Tm	Melting temperature
WVTR	Water vapor transmission rate