Medical Application of Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Medical Application of Polylactic Acid Introduction :- Polylactide also know as Poly lactic acid is Polyester. Chemical formula for PLA is (C 3 H 4 O 2 ) n or [-C(CH 3 )HC(=O)O–] n It is synthesized from lactic acid (LA; 2-hydroxypropanoic acid), which a water-soluble monomer. Main property of PLA is its degradation by micro-organism, which make its more special. The use of such biodegradable plastic reduces the environmental impact related to the accumulation of non-biodegradable plastic wastes that are generated from its day-to-day use. PLA has an extensive mechanical property profile and is thermoplastic with high biocompatibility and biodegradability. PLA was discovered in the 1920s by Wallace Corothers the scientist who invented nylon, but it never had been successfully commercialized on a large scale. click here to Know more about Biodegradable Plastic Application of Polytlactic acid These are mostly used in food pack...