“…The physical properties of PLA can also be tuned by incorporating nanoparticles using different synthetic strategies of polymer/inorganic hybrid nanoparticles. − Nanoparticles can also add new functionalities to the polymer matrix, for instance, biocidal characteristics. − These materials establish an alternative for medical applications or food packaging. Nanoparticles with antimicrobial activity, such as silver, copper, or photoactive oxides such as TiO 2 , are usually considered feasible alternatives to improve mechanical strength, prevent growth, and reduce the adhesion of microorganisms in the PLA. , Nevertheless, the toxicity of silver nanoparticles is still under evaluation, and titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) needs to be activated by UV irradiation …”