Maximizing Polylactic Acid Bioplastic Yield from L6 via Response Surface Methodology: Evaluating Antimicrobial Effectiveness, Physical, and Chemical Properties of PLA.

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer usually used in various scales (cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food packaging, and environmental applications) due to its sustainability and mechanical properties. The objective of this research was to investigate the mechanical, physical, and antibacterial characteristics of improved PLA from L6, utilizing response surface methodology (RSM). The data revealed that the highest values of both bacterial PLA production and lactic acid content (0.