how is PLA synthesized

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PLA is the short form of Poly Lactic Acid which is a polymer of Lactic acid. This is a misnomer as the polymer generated is not acid its ester molecule and formation of this ester molecule is done by esterification where water molecule removes from the structure. Poly Lactic Acid is a type of biopolymer which is biodegradable. It is used in medical devices, 3D printed prototypes and as thermoplastics.

It is generally synthesized in two pathways by the condensation reaction of Lactic acid or cyclic Lactide. But the polymerization condensation must be bellow 200 ⁰C to prevent the formation of lactide monomers.

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