Poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) is regarded as one of the most promising green bio-based polymer materials in industrial application
because of its excellent biodegradability
biocompatibility
high mechanical strength and easy processing performance. However Poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) exhibits poor toughness
low crystallization rate and poor heat resistance
these inherent drawbacks limit its development and application in engineering
electronics
electrical and automotive engineering
and 3D printing. Progress in improving the heat resistance of poly(L-lactic acid) are reviewed in this article. The heat resistance of PLLA were enhanced through several methods
such as adding nucleating agents
preparing stereo-complex microcrystal complexes
and blending with nano-particles and high heat resistance polymer materials
which enlarged its application in engineering fields.