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Biodegradable polymer
Polylactic acid, also known as poly(lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA), is a plastic material. As a thermoplastic polyester (or polyhydroxyalkanoate) it
Polylactic_acid
Polymers that break down by bacterial decomposition
glycolic acid can enter the tricarboxylic acid cycle, after which can be excreted as water and carbon dioxide. Closely related to PGA is polylactic acid (and
Biodegradable_polymer
Plastics derived from renewable biomass sources
terephthalate and polyethylene), and degradable bioplastics, such as polylactic acid, polybutylene succinate, or polyhydroxyalkanoates, exist. One advantage
Bioplastic
Monomer material which can undergo further polymerization
currently attracting much attention. Nowadays, lactic acid is used as a monomer for producing polylactic acid (PLA) which later has application as biodegradable
Prepolymer
Pineapple-based vegetable leather
alternative made from cellulose fibres extracted from pineapple leaves, PLA (polylactic acid), and petroleum-based resin. Piñatex was developed by Carmen Hijosa
Piñatex
Thermoplastic feedstock for 3D printers
confused with the less common 3 mm. The most common materials are PLA (polylactic acid), PETG, and Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Filament consists of
3D_printing_filament
Composite materials made of wood fiber and thermoplastics
polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or polylactic acid (PLA). In addition to wood fiber and plastic, WPCs can also contain
Wood–plastic_composite
Organic acid
Chinese manufacturers. NatureWorks operates one of the world’s largest polylactic acid (PLA) facilities in Blair, Nebraska, with a production capacity of
Lactic_acid
Class of chemical compounds
synthesis and utilization of polymers based on lactic acid, including polylactic acid (PLA) and its cyclic ester lactide, are used in the creation of biodegradable
Alpha_hydroxycarboxylic_acid
3D printing process that melts thermoplastic material from a spool of filament
including thermoplastics such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polylactic acid (PLA), polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG), polyethylene terephthalate
Fused_filament_fabrication
Fillers for cosmetic skin smoothing
for tissue engineering as well as drug delivery mechanisms. Polylactic Acid Polylactic acid (PLA) is a synthetic biodegradable polymer widely used as a
Injectable_filler
Polymer produced by a living organism
following pathways: Sugar beet > Glyconic acid > Polyglyconic acid Starch > (fermentation) > Lactic acid > Polylactic acid (PLA) Biomass > (fermentation) > Bioethanol
Biopolymer
Largest known rough diamond
Moissan himself in 1895. A fifth cast of the Sergio was 3D printed from polylactic acid and donated in 2025 by MNHN Prof. Francois Farges to the Sociedade
Sergio_(carbonado)
Biochemical conversion of six-carbon sugars into acids in bacteria
homoacetate pathway. Lactate can be used to produce a bioplastic called polylactic acid (PLA). The properties of PLA depend on the ratio of the two optical
Mixed_acid_fermentation
Chemical compound
catalyst for ring-opening polymerization, such as for the production of polylactic acid. Sometimes misleadingly tin(II) octanoate. Kumar Suri, Ashok; Banerjee
Tin(II)_2-ethylhexanoate
Copolymer of varying ratios of polylactic acid and polyglycolic acid
drug releases. Polycaprolactone Polyglycolide Polymer-drug conjugates Polylactic acid Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate Abulateefeh SR (February 2023). "Long-acting
PLGA
Chemical compound
3D printer filament that is stronger and more heat resistant than polylactic acid (PLA). Laminated glass, commonly used in the automotive and architectural
Polyvinyl_butyral
Biochemicals manufacturer
€45 million. The lactide made from lactic acid is a raw material for polylactic acid and biodegradable bioplastics. At the beginning of 2016, Corbion decided
Corbion
Chemical manufacturer
in simple plant sugars such as corn starch to create a proprietary polylactic acid polymer (PLA) which is marketed under the brand name Ingeo. Headquartered
NatureWorks
Cyclic carboxylic ester
double lactone called lactide polymerizes to polylactic acid (polylactide). The resulting polylactic acid has been heavily investigated for commercial
Lactone
Material of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids
petroleum, a growing minority are produced from renewable resources like polylactic acid. Between 1950 and 2017, 9.2 billion metric tons of plastic are estimated
Plastic
British-based multinational agribusiness
the company intellectual property and a pilot plant to manufacture Polylactic acid (PLA), another bio-plastic. In October 2007, five European starch and
Tate_&_Lyle
Class of plastics
such as aromatic polyesters, polylactic acid (polylactide), polyhydroxyurethanes, epoxidized soybean oil with citric acid, and polybutadiene. Vitrimers
Vitrimers
Chinese electric quadricycle
components. The 3D printing materials used include enhanced nylon, polylactic acid, and thermoplastic polyurethane. The production model was presented
XEV_Yoyo
Ratio of strength to mass for a material
Archived from the original on 2019-01-19. Retrieved 2019-01-17. "Polylactic acid - Biopolymer - online catalogue source - supplier of research materials
Specific_strength
Synthetic polymer
biodegradable polymers: polycaprolactone polyglycolide polylactic acid poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) poly-3-hydroxybutyrate Boland, Eugene D.; Coleman Branch
Polydioxanone
Topics referred to by the same term
England Public Library Association, a US professional association Polylactic acid, a biodegradable polymer used as 3D printing filament Principle of
PLA_(disambiguation)
Plastics often used for making mechanical parts
biopolymers, or bioplastics) such as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), polylactic acid (PLA) and polybutylene succinate (PBS), which reduce the amount of
Engineering_plastic
German chemical company
plastics BASF developed a biodegradable plastic with a high content of polylactic acid.[citation needed] BASF produces a range of performance chemicals, coatings
BASF
Species of grain
bagasse have the potential to produce lactic acid via fermentation which can be used to make polylactic acid, a biodegradable thermoplastic resin. In Australia
Sorghum
Glucose polymer used as energy store in plants
bioplastics, synthetic polymers that are biodegradable. An example is polylactic acid based on glucose from starch. Glucose from starch can be further fermented
Starch
Biomedical engineering discipline
is polylactic acid (PLA), a synthetic polymer. PLA – polylactic acid. This is a polyester which degrades within the human body to form lactic acid, a
Tissue_engineering
Chemical compound
from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol is used similarly. It is used to plasticize polylactic acid.It can also be used for plastics in use in the food packaging industry
Dibutyl_sebacate
Polyester family
contained hydroxy fatty acids). They are UV stable, in contrast to the other biologically derived plastic, polylactic acid, partial ca. temperatures
Polyhydroxyalkanoates
Decomposition by living organisms
prominent example is poly-3-hydroxybutyrate, the renewably derived polylactic acid. Others are the cellulose-based cellulose acetate and celluloid (cellulose
Biodegradation
Category of polymers, in which the monomers are joined together by ester links
linkage per repeat unit of the polymer, as in polyhydroxyalkanoates like polylactic acid, or they may have two ester linkages per repeat unit, as in polyethylene
Polyester
Substance composed of macromolecules with repeating structural units
useful in biomedical settings. For example, a copolymer of polylactic acid and polyglycolic acid is employed in hydrolysable stitches that slowly degrade
Polymer
Chemical compound
to polylactic acid (polylactide). Depending on the catalyst, syndiotactic or a heterotactic polymers can result. The resulting materials, polylactic acid
Lactide
Root-like structure of a fungus
artificial leather. The use of polymeric materials such as polyester or polylactic acid to improve artificial leather properties can negatively affect the
Mycelium
Material affixed to a container or article with printed information
to incorporate sustainable materials, such as recycled fibers and Polylactic acid (PLA), alongside advanced heat-transfer processes and RFID technologies
Label
Chemical compound
vapor or a vapor/aerosol mixture. Butylene glycol Ethylene glycol Polylactic acid Propylene glycol 1,3-Propanediol from PubChem Weast, Robert C. (1973)
1,3-Propanediol
Class of enzymes
the hydrolysis of alkyl polyesters like polybutylene succinate or polylactic acid. Whereas the degradation of PET by natural (non-enzymatic) means will
PETase
Chemical compound
or Elmex. It is used as a catalyst in the production of the plastic polylactic acid (PLA). It also finds a use as a catalyst between acetone and hydrogen
Tin(II)_chloride
Backlit moulded thin porcelain artwork
modeling (FDM), which uses standard thermoplastic filaments like white polylactic acid (PLA) extruded layer-by-layer to control light transmission through
Lithophane
New technologies actively in development
transformers Armor, implants Bioplastic Limited commercialization (e.g. polylactic acid in 3D printing) Disposable packaging and single-use items Conductive
List_of_emerging_technologies
Topics referred to by the same term
Liberation Army, defunct Filipino militant organization Crystallised polylactic acid This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title CPLA
CPLA
Family of polymers
difficult for casual hobbyists to print compared to thermoplastics such as polylactic acid (PLA) or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) because of the high
Polycarbonate
Code identifying material, for recycling
PIB polyisobutylene 90 PIR polyisocyanurate 91 PK polyketone 92 PLA polylactic acid or poly lactide 93 PMI polymethacrylimide 94 PMMA poly(methyl methacrylate)
Recycling_codes
3D pen
plastic thread made of either acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polylactic acid (PLA), or FLEXY,[clarification needed] thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
3Doodler
Thin tube for drinking liquids
straws are primarily being manufactured out of polylactic acid (PLA), silicone, and metal. Polylactic acid and silicone straws are the most similar in texture
Drinking_straw
Thermoplastic polymer
and intestines caused by a buildup of UFPs. Manufacturing portal Polylactic acid (PLA) – another plastic used for 3D printing Retrobright – a process
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
Acrylonitrile_butadiene_styrene
Type of shopping bag
from degradable polyethylene film or from polylactic acid (PLA), a biodegradable polymer derived from lactic acid. However, most degradable bags do not readily
Plastic_shopping_bag
Tea beverage brand in the Philippines
crest. For packaging, the company uses biodegradable straws made from polylactic acid (PLA) that resemble coffee stirrers. Beverages are brewed fresh in
CháYì
Ease of flow of polymer melt
has been developed and validated on several thermoplastics including polylactic acid, poly(ethylene) terephthalate glycol, and high-density polyethylene/poly(ethylene)
Melt_flow_index
Plastic that softens with heat and hardens on cooling
is used in the manufacture of heat-resistant composite materials. Polylactic acid (polylactide) is a compostable thermoplastic aliphatic polyester derived
Thermoplastic
Research field in chemistry and chemical engineering
polymerization of polylactic acid. However, lactide-base polymers do not perform well and the project was discontinued by Dow in 2005. Lactic acid is produced
Green_chemistry
Joa˜o A. P.; Marrucho, Isabel M. (2010). "Optical Properties". Poly(Lactic Acid): Synthesis, Structures, Properties, Processing, and Applications; Chapter
List_of_refractive_indices
French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company
disease. Myozyme (Alglucosidase alfa), for Pompe disease. Sculptra (Polylactic acid), for facial fat loss. Thyrogen (Thyroid-stimulating hormone), for
Sanofi
Ingeo is a range of polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers owned by NatureWorks. Resinex Group distributes Ingeo in Europe. Ingeo is created using carbon stored
Ingeo
Foam made from biological substances
biofoams as they are adequate replacements to expanded polystyrene. Polylactic acids (PLAs) are a common form of the basis of these biofoams since they
Biofoam
Speed of sound wave through elastic medium
2356±6 Magnesium Mg 1700 5827±51 3186 Molybdenum Mo 10196 6381±21 3553 Polylactic acid PLA 1191 1908±6 970±10 Polymethylpentene TPX 833 2133±17 1065±13 Polycast
Speed_of_sound
Insoluble protein present in silk
and Saccharotrix bacteria are able to degrade both silk fibroin and polylactic acid. Hakimi O, Knight DP, Vollrath F, Vadgama P (April 2007). "Spider and
Fibroin
Proteins found in maize (corn)
Plastarch material Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate Polycaprolactone Polyglycolide Polylactic acid Momany, Frank A.; Sessa, David J.; Lawton, John C.; Selling, Gordon
Zein
Type of adhesive bonding for plastics
organic solvents on solvent‐induced crystallization of amorphous poly(lactic acid) film". Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 129 (3): 1607–1617. doi:10.1002/app
Solvent_bonding
Type of utility bicycle
Manufacturing of Bicycle Components with 3-D Printing: CEN Standardized Polylactic Acid Pedal Testing". Journal of Humanitarian Engineering. 5 (1). doi:10
Roadster_(bicycle)
Thermoplastic fluoropolymer
August 2022). "Ecotoxicity of Polyvinylidene Difluoride (PVDF) and Polylactic Acid (PLA) Microplastics in Marine Zooplankton". Toxics. 10 (8). MDPI AG:
Polyvinylidene_fluoride
Filtration by force through a semipermeable membrane
polymer materials (polysulfone, polypropylene, cellulose acetate, polylactic acid) however ceramic membranes are used for high temperature applications
Ultrafiltration
Natural resource that is replenished relatively quickly
thermoplastic starch. Other forms include Cellulose bioplastics, biopolyester, Polylactic acid, and bio-derived polyethylene. The production and use of bioplastics
Renewable_resource
temperatures due to increases in molecular weight. Chain extenders in polylactic acid (PLA) showed similar effects when applied, such as increasing viscosity
Chain_extender
Species of fungus
worldwide plastic waste many biodegradable products are now made out of polylactic acids (PLA) or polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT). Lipases secreted
Actinomucor_elegans
ABSplus is a stronger, proprietary blend of ABS by Stratasys. PLA Polylactic acid, a bio-plastic. Easier to print, stiffer, and more brittle than other
List of 3D-printed weapons and parts
List_of_3D-printed_weapons_and_parts
Bag capable of being decomposed
manufactured from plastic are made from corn-based materials, like polylactic acid blends. Biodegradable plastic bags are nowadays as strong and reliable
Biodegradable_bag
American Inorganic Chemist
Fe(III) alkoxide catalysts, which can polymerize lactide (LA) into polylactic acid (PLA). PLA is of great interest because it is both biodegradable and
William_B._Tolman
Self-replicating 3D printer initiative
SketchUp along with the libre software. RepRaps print objects from ABS, Polylactic acid (PLA), Nylon (possibly not all extruders can), HDPE, TPE and similar
RepRap
Directed tissue repair and renewal processes
and natural biomaterials. Synthetic polymers are such that it is a polylactic acid bilayer, or the collagen-derived membranes. These membranes can be
Guided bone and tissue regeneration (dentistry)
Guided_bone_and_tissue_regeneration_(dentistry)
Container made of plastic
and coffee) than with cold drinks. Coffee cup Cup holder Paper cup Polylactic acid (used in making decomposable plastic cups) Schnurr, Riley E.J.; Alboiu
Plastic_cup
Dutch 3D printer manufacturer
(PP) Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Polylactic acid (PLA) Tough PLA, Copolyester (CPE) Nylon Polycarbonate (PC) Thermoplastic
Ultimaker
Overview of fast food in the People's Republic of China
biodegradable straw that is primarily built using coffee grounds and polylactic acid. Wooden cutlery will also replace all plastic cutlery as well as offering
Fast_food_in_China
plastics with polylactic acid (PLA), an environmentally much more friendly material. This polymer can be degraded naturally into lactic acid via hydrolysis
Environmental impact of Mardi Gras beads
Environmental_impact_of_Mardi_Gras_beads
Pressing pre-formed tools into thin sheets to extract shapes
(2024). "Impact Fracture Resistance of Fused Deposition Models from Polylactic Acid with Respect to Infill Density and Sample Thickness". Applied Sciences
Die_cutting_(web)
Medical implant to treat narrowed arteries
Planning Company in Japan and was constructed from poly-L-lactic acid (a form of polylactic acid); they published their initial results in 2000. The German
Drug-eluting_stent
Cup mostly made of paper or card
that can slow down the process of biodegrading of the paper it coats. Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable bio-plastic coating used on some paper cups
Paper_cup
thermoplastic composite materials from renewable resources (modified polylactic acid and natural fibres), with improved thermal, flame retardancy properties
NATURTRUCK
Additive process used to make a 3D object
product in 1994. The most common polymers for personal 3D printers are polylactic acid (PLA) and PETG. Efforts to achieve multi-material 3D printing range
3D_printing
Colombian manufacturer of 3D printers
printer series PEGASUS. The makeR 3D printers are compatible with polylactic acid (PLA), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), thermoplastic polyurethane
3D_makeR_Technologies
How plastic particles affect human health
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) filaments emit more MNPs than Polylactic acid (PLA) filaments. Dust generation occurs in a wide range of settings
Microplastics and human health
Microplastics_and_human_health
American 3D printer company, 2011–2016
is compatible with both acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and polylactic acid (PLA). The Solidoodle 1 was launched at Maker Faire 2011. The machine
Solidoodle
German chemist, winner of the 1953 Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1881–1965)
chain of paper clips (above) is a good model for a polymer such as polylactic acid (below). The polymer chain is composed of small pieces linked together
Hermann_Staudinger
American organic tea company
pyramid-shaped sachets. All tea sachets and wrappers are made from PLA (polylactic acid), a plant-based, petroleum-free, certified compostable material. The
Two Leaves and a Bud (Tea Company)
Two_Leaves_and_a_Bud_(Tea_Company)
American manufacturer of 3D printers
continuous carbon fiber (the first to do so), fiberglass, nylon and polylactic acid (PLA). Production machines can also print kevlar. At the 2015 Consumer
Markforged
Textiles for medical and healthcare use
are called non-biodegradable. These fibers are categorized as below: Polylactic acid, also called PLA, is a biodegradable, biosorbable or bioabsorbable
Medical_textiles
Postulated lighting technology
Infrared Emitting PeLEDs also are integrated with biodegradable polymer polylactic acid for more versatility in applications. There is current work in improving
Perovskite light-emitting diode
Perovskite_light-emitting_diode
Field of medicine involving orthopedic tissue regeneration
collagen, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, and alginate, as well as synthetic scaffold materials such as polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, and polycaprolactone
Orthobiologics
Manufacturer of NAND based storage DRAM modules
partnered with American Forests, the EarthDrive USB was made from Polylactic acid and was debuted as the World's first bio-recyclable USB flash drive
ATP_Electronics
Diet to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
was able to prevent oxygen from entering. Polyhydroxyalkanoates and polylactic acid (PLA) are examples of sustainable food packaging materials that are
Low-carbon_diet
these kinds of disposable foodservice products is primarily PLA or polylactic acid. Some products are made from a mixture of PLA and pulp fibers that
Disposable_food_packaging
Radiography of heart and blood vessels
dissolving stent. Abbott Laboratories has used a dissolvable material, polylactic acid, that will completely absorb within 2 years of being implanted.[citation
Coronary_catheterization
Temporary orthopaedic devices
alloy. Polymer coatings – Biodegradable polymer overlayers such as polylactic acid (PLA), PLGA, and polycaprolactone slow initial aggressive corrosion
Biodegradable magnesium implants
Biodegradable_magnesium_implants
American medical researcher
astrocytoma, doi: 10.3171/2008.4.17536 PMID 18847342 828 citations Polylactic acid (PLA) controlled delivery carriers for biomedical applications, doi:
Henry_Brem
American manufacturer of 3D printers
no assembly required.[citation needed] MakerBot printers print with polylactic acid (PLA), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), high-density polyethylene
MakerBot
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Named for Venus.
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English
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