... " The burgeoning interest in biodegradable and compostable plastics regularly leads us to new developments and applications in that field. Polylactide (PLA) is a widely used bio sourced polymer; its most common applications include 3D printing material filament, medical implants and devices, fibres (carpets and clothing) as well as food packagings, tumblers, disposable cutlery and tableware, labels and shrink films for bottles."...