Producing lactic acid from cellulosic material
charles.dillon2![Multiple commercial uses for lactic acid include food preservation, cosmetics and as a precursor for biodegradable plastics.](https://nararenewables.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Lactic-Acid-Use-300x225.jpg)
The USDA-NIFA, through NARA, funds research to help expand the array of commercial products produced using post harvest forest residues. Experiments to modify the lignin-rich component of wood residuals into …more