This page discusses the innovations in biomaterials, focusing on NatureWorks and its production of polylactic acid (PLA) from renewable corn sources. Originating from a partnership between Cargill and...This page discusses the innovations in biomaterials, focusing on NatureWorks and its production of polylactic acid (PLA) from renewable corn sources. Originating from a partnership between Cargill and Dow Chemical, NatureWorks faced challenges in scaling production, market differentiation, and operational issues.