Advantages and disadvantages of fermentation and chemical synthesis of lactic acid

Lactic acid is mainly produced by fermentation and chemical synthesis.

1, lactic acid fermentation method advantages "low substrate cost, low production temperature and energy consumption". Disadvantages "lactic acid production is still limited by the final cost of production, such as process steps, low intensity, low conversion efficiency, etc.".

2, lactic acid synthesis method advantages "can be mass production, short production cycle". Lactic acid chemical synthesis method disadvantages "affected by the supply of crude oil and price fluctuations. Usually can only synthesize the racemic DL-lactic acid.