Lactic Acid & Polylactic Acid (PLA) Market Segment Forecast Up to 2023
Lactic acid contains carboxyl group and hydroxyl group. This makes it an alpha hydroxyl acid. Common raw materials used in the manufacture of lactic acid include sugarcane, corn, sugar beet, and other carbohydrates sources. Lactic acid is generally produced through the fermentation process in the presence of calcium carbonate. Further downstream process results in the production of polylactic acid (PLA). This acid is widely used in the production of biodegradable plastics or bioplastics. Polylactic acid belongs to aliphatic polyesters, which...
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