PLA

Polylactide or Polylactic Acid (PLA), a biodegradableBiodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi., thermoplastic, linear aliphatic polyester based on lactic acid, a natural acid, is mainly produced by fermentationBiochemical reactions controlled by microorganisms or enzymes (e.g. the transformation of sugar into lactic acid). More of sugar or starchNatural polymer (carbohydrate) consisting of amylose and amylopectin, gained from maize, potatoes, wheat, tapioca etc. When glucose is connected to po... More with the help of micro-organisms. Lactic acid comes in two isomer forms, i.e. as laevorotatory D(-)lactic acid and as dextrorotary L(+)lactic acid. Modified PLA types can be produced by the use of the right additives or by certain combinations of L- and D- lactides (stereocomplexing), which then have the required rigidity for use at higher temperatures. [13] [bM 01/09, 01/12]