Poly(lactic acid)

Abstract Major Applications L-PLA is used as sutures and dental, orthopaedic, and drug delivery devices. D,L-PLA is used mainly for drug delivery. Both are of interest in the area of tissue engineering. Properties of Special Interest Good biocompatibility; biodegradable mainly by simple hydrolysis; bioresorbable; very good processability; a wide range of degradation rates, physical, mechanical, and other properties can be achieved by PLA of various molecular weights and its copolymers.