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==Catalyst and reagents preparation==
==Catalyst and reagents preparation==
Oligomeric L(+)lactic acid MW 30-50 kDa direct condensation:
L(+)lactic acid may be filtered through 3-4 A sieves in preparation for direct polymerization.
 
==Reactor configuration==
==Reactor configuration==
==Reactor operation==
==Reactor operation==

Revision as of 14:21, 2 June 2012

Low-weight polymerization

Catalyst and reagents preparation

L(+)lactic acid may be filtered through 3-4 A sieves in preparation for direct polymerization.

Reactor configuration

Reactor operation

High-weight Melt/solid polycondensation

Catalyst and reagents preparation

Reactor configuration

Reactor operation