摘要
Polylactic acid(PLA)is a versatile biopolymer.PLA is synthesized with ease from abundant renewable resources and is biodegradable.PLA has shown promise as a biomaterial in a plethora of healthcare applications such as tissue engineering or regenerative medicine,cardiovascular implants,dental niches,drug carriers,orthopedic in-terventions,cancer therapy,skin and tendon healing,and lastly medical tools/equipment.PLA has demonstrated instrumental importance as a three-dimensionally(3D)printable biopolymer,which has further been bolstered by its role during the Coronavirus Disease of 2019(Covid-19)global pandemic.As an abundant filament,PLA has created desperately needed personal protective equipment(PPE)and ventilator modifications.As polymer chemistry continues to advance,so too will the applications and continued efficacy of PLA-based modalities.
