polyLlaktaattia
polyLlaktaattia is a term encountered in speculative discussions of polymer science to denote a class of polymers that would be built from repeating lactate-derived units. The name combines poly- with Llaktaattia, a stylized form of lactate, signaling a lactate-based backbone. In its proposed form, polyLlaktaattia would be a biodegradable polyester family whose properties could be tuned by stereochemistry, side chains, and linkage type.
Structure: The concept encompasses linear and branched architectures in which repeating units originate from lactic acid
Synthesis and challenges: In theory, polyLlaktaattia could be formed by ring-opening polymerization of lactide-type monomers or
Applications and status: If realized, polyLlaktaattia could find use in sustainable packaging, biodegradable medical devices, or
Relation to existing terms: polyLlaktaattia should be distinguished from polylactic acid (PLA) and polylactates that exist