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Aug 2026
Waste-Derived Lactic Acid for Polylactic Acid Production: Processes, Challenges, and Prospects
Global plastic production is expected to continue rising in the next few decades, with packaging accounting for roughly one quarter of the total volume of plastic and intensifying interest in biodegradable alternatives such as polylactic acid (PLA). One approach towards bioplastic production is lactic acid fermentation...
Mariana C. Pedrosa, S. Heleno, M. Pintado et al.
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