A greener process for poly-L-lactic acid production and chemical upcycling under mild conditions using highly active alkali-metal based catalysts

Christian Rentero, Licia Gaeta, Miguel Palenzuela +2

Non-toxic potassium and sodium metal compounds have been prepared with a bulky aryloxide ligand MOR 1 y 2 as well, their counterparts containing a crown ether bonded to the alkali…