Processing of Poly(lactic acid).- Applications of poly(lactic acid) in commodities and specialties.- Poly(lactic acid) as biomaterial for cardiovascular devices and tissue engineering applications.- Tailoring bulk and surface composition of polylactides for application in engineering of skeletal tissues.- Poly(lactic acid) Controlled Drug Delivery.- 3D printing of polylactic acid.- Poly(lactic acid) for sensing applications.- Poly(lactic acid)-based materials for automotive applications.