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Sustainable, Renewable, and Biodegradable Poly(Lactic Acid) Fibers and Their Latest Developments in the Last Decade

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PLA [poly(lactic acid)] is a sustainable, renewable, biodegradable, bioabsorbable, biocompatible linear aliphatic thermoplastic polyester fiber produced from 100% renewable resources like corn, starch, and rice. PLA’s melt processing simplicity, sustainable and renewable source origin, exceptional property spectrum, and composting easiness and recyclable nature at the end of its lifetime have resulted in PLA fibers finding an enhancing interest and acceptance over a wide range of commercial textile sectors. PLA can find many different application types from medical and pharmaceutical applications to environmentally benign film and fibers for packaging, houseware, and apparel. PLA stands out as a potential option in many different fields for reducing environmental concerns and for a more sustainable future. In this chapter, sustainable, renewable, and biodegradable poly(lactic acid) fibers and their latest developments in the last decade are comprehensively reviewed. First of all, poly(lactic acid) is introduced. Then, the recent studies about the usage of PLA in various biomedical application types such as tissue engineering, wound dressing, drug-delivery systems, antibacterial mats, and biosensors are reviewed. Then, the information regarding the recent improvements in the wet processing of PLA fibers (such as scouring, bleaching, surface modification, and dyeing) with modern sustainable processing techniques is given. Finally, 3D printing with PLA is also mentioned.

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Fattahi, F.S., Khoddami, A., Avinc, O. (2020). Sustainable, Renewable, and Biodegradable Poly(Lactic Acid) Fibers and Their Latest Developments in the Last Decade. In: Muthu, S.S., Gardetti, M.A. (eds) Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industries. Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing & Chemistry. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38013-7_9

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