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2. Synthesis (processes) and structure
2.1 Structure L, D and meso
As described in 1.2 , PLA is obtained from lactic acid, which can be produced by fermentation or chemically. Lactic acid is one of the smallest optically active molecules. It exists in both L and D forms (figure 5 ).
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Bibliography
- (1) - New BOPLA films. - Bioplastics Magazine (2023).
- (2) - E. B. &. N. Institute. - http://www.european-bioplastics.org (2016).
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