Biodegradable Poly （Lactic Acid） Synthesis, Modification, Processing and Applications describes the preparation, modification, processing, and theresearch and applications of biodegradable poly （lactic acid）which belong to the biomedica·and environment-friendly materials. Highly illustrated,the book introduces syatematically the synthesis, physica·and chemicalmodifications, and the latest developments of research and applications of poly （lactic acid） in biomedica·materials. The book is intended for researchers and graduate students in the fields of materials science and engineering, polymer science and engineering,biomedicine, chemistry,environmenta·sciences, textile science and engineering, package materials, and soon.