Article
Polymer Science
Ang Shen, Jinggang Wang, Xiaoqin Zhang, Xuan Fei, Lin Fan, Yanliu Zhu, Yunxiao Dong, Jin Zhu
Summary: A series of polyesters with high thermal stability and mechanical properties were synthesized via melt polycondensation, and their superior performance was demonstrated. The results showed that the addition of CHDM units can increase the T-g and ductility of the polyesters.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Xuan Fei, Jinggang Wang, Xiaoqin Zhang, Zhen Jia, Yanhua Jiang, Xiaoqing Liu
Summary: The upgrading of sustainable materials to replace traditional petroleum resources is a significant challenge. A bio-based building material provides the foundation for the bio-market and green economy. 2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) shows potential as a substitute for terephthalic acid (TPA), and recent research has focused on the synthesis, modification, and functionalization of bio-based polyesters based on FDCA.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rui Hu, Jiahui Zhan, Yuying Zhao, Xinyi Xu, Gang Luo, Jiajun Fan, James H. Clark, Shicheng Zhang
Summary: This review provides an in-depth understanding of the subprocesses in lignin biorefinery, explores the right configurations and integration implementation, and emphasizes the importance of early commercialization. It also discusses gene engineering and the start-up time of lignin-based bioenergy popularization.
Article
Polymer Science
Veronica Vetri Buratti, Alberto Sanz de Leon, Mirko Maturi, Letizia Sambri, Sergio Ignacio Molina, Mauro Comes Franchini
Summary: Material science plays a crucial role in achieving sustainability through the use of renewable resources and environmentally friendly manufacturing techniques to replace traditional high energy-demanding processes.
Article
Polymer Science
Niklas Warlin, Erik Nilsson, Zengwei Guo, Smita Mankar, Nitin G. Valsange, Nicola Rehnberg, Stefan Lundmark, Patric Jannasch, Baozhong Zhang
Summary: A thermoplastic poly(cycloacetal-urethane) was successfully prepared by copolymerizing a rigid diol with potentially bio-based polytetrahydrofuran, resulting in high thermal stability and tunable glass transition temperatures. The polymer showed a relatively high pyrolysis char residue, indicating potential flame resistance, and could be melt-spun into homogeneous fibers with ease for further hydrolysis under acidic conditions.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Bruna Alves Martins, Priscilla Barbosa Sales de Albuquerque, Marthyna Pessoa de Souza
Summary: This literature review discusses the characteristics and techniques of film-type packaging and polysaccharide-based coatings in the food industry. Polysaccharides, as renewable and biodegradable alternatives to synthetic plastics, have the potential to reduce their usage. However, the barrier and mechanical properties of polysaccharide packaging remain a challenge for the food industry.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Ang Shen, Jinggang Wang, Shugang Ma, Xuan Fei, Xiaoqin Zhang, Jin Zhu, Xiaoqing Liu
Summary: Polyesters with high T-g from renewable resources are crucial for expanding their application range. A series of copolyesters, PBSF, were synthesized from BHEPS, BDO, and FDCA, with increasing BHEPS content leading to higher T-g but lower M-w. PBSF-65 was identified as a promising polyester for various applications requiring high transparency and heat resistance, with specific properties suitable for baby bottles, children's toys, kitchen appliances, and beverage packaging.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Celine Montanari, Hui Chen, Matilda Lidfeldt, Josefin Gunnarsson, Peter Olsen, Lars A. Berglund
Summary: The sustainable development of functional energy-saving building materials is important for reducing thermal energy consumption and promoting natural indoor lighting. A novel fully bio-based transparent wood biocomposite for thermal energy storage, with excellent heat storage properties, tunable optical transmittance, and mechanical performance, is introduced. The bio-based TW holds great potential as scalable and sustainable transparent heat storage solution.
Article
Polymer Science
Qingyang Luan, Han Hu, Xiaoyu Jiang, Chen Lin, Xiaoqin Zhang, Qianfeng Wang, Yunxiao Dong, Jinggang Wang, Jin Zhu
Summary: Bio-based fumaric acid is a key monomer for the fabrication of high-performance and thermal-induced degradation polymers. Copolyesters of poly(butylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate/fumarate) have high molecular weight and interesting properties. The combination of trans C=C bonds and the conjugated effect result in enhanced elastic modulus, tensile strength, gas and water diffusion barrier, as well as improved hydrolysis resistance.
Article
Polymer Science
Matteo Bergoglio, David Reisinger, Sandra Schloegl, Thomas Griesser, Marco Sangermano
Summary: In this study, a bio-based solvent-free vitrimer was successfully synthesized using epoxidized castor oil (ECO) through a UV-curing process. Real-time Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy and photo-DSC were used to monitor the UV-curing process. The UV-cured polymer networks exhibited thermo-activated bond exchange reactions due to the presence of a transesterification catalyst. The ECO-based vitrimer showed high thermal resistance and good mechanical properties, making it a promising starting point for sustainable vitrimers.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Zheng, Daniel J. McClelland, Kelsi M. S. Rehmann, Kevin J. Barnett, George W. Huber, John Klier
Summary: Amorphous and semi-crystalline polyester polyols based on a novel, low cost, bio-based 1,5-pentanediol (Bio-PDO) were synthesized and formulated into coatings and adhesives. Bio-PDO shows potential as a more cost-effective and sustainable alternative to HDO. The effects of common bio-based impurities on polyester polyols were investigated, with high levels of tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol found to have deleterious effects on polyol hydroxyl functionality. Low impurity levels (<2 wt %) are not expected to have negative impacts in leading bio-PDO processes.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jair A. Esquivel Guzman, Hu Zhang, Ernesto Rivera, Marc Lavertu, Xiao-Xia Zhu
Summary: Porphyrins and their derivatives exhibit useful properties in catalysis, photovoltaics, and biomedicine. By synthesizing porphyrin-containing polymers, the applications of porphyrins can be expanded. An enzymatic two-step method involving ring-closure and ring-opening reactions was used to successfully synthesize polyesters with porphyrin moieties, demonstrating good thermal stability and optical properties similar to their precursor porphyrins.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Vito Gigante, Luca Panariello, Maria-Beatrice Coltelli, Serena Danti, Kudirat Abidemi Obisesan, Ahdi Hadrich, Andreas Staebler, Serena Chierici, Ilaria Canesi, Andrea Lazzeri, Patrizia Cinelli
Summary: The development of new bio-based coating materials presents a challenge in improving the performance of cellulosic and plastic substrates and enhancing their sustainable end-of-life options. Utilizing biopolymers and functional materials from agro-food waste streams to provide proper functional coatings for cellulose or bioplastics. Using different molecules in coating formulations, such as cutin, chitosan-chitin, and proteins, can improve the performance and functionality of coatings.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huan Wang, Zhengzai Cheng, Lesly Dasilva Wandji Djouonkep, Chupeng Lan, Linfeng Wang, Shuanpu Cai, Ling Ding, Mario Gauthier
Summary: A series of aliphatic-aromatic polyesters were successfully synthesized in this study, which possess the advantages of being renewable, degradable, and abundant. The properties of the copolyesters can be adjusted by varying the length of the carbon chains of the dicarboxylic acid moieties. Thermal analysis showed that these copolyesters exhibit good thermal stability, mechanical properties, and biodegradability. The investigation of eco-toxicity demonstrated their low toxicity in natural habitats, contributing to carbon neutrality and sustainable development of bio-based plastics.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Antonella Sarcinella, Mariaenrica Frigione
Summary: The protection of concrete structures is crucial to increase their service life and reduce maintenance costs. Traditional coatings are based on petroleum derivatives, but in order to protect human health and the environment, research has focused on finding alternative materials. This review analyzes and presents new sustainable products that can be used as protective treatments for concrete, including natural and waste materials.
Article
Polymer Science
Paige A. Shaw, Maxime Klausen, Mark Bradley
Summary: A light-responsive polymer capable of controlled release of camptothecin and generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was developed, which exhibited high cancer cell killing activity through both camptothecin release and ROS generation.
Article
Polymer Science
Donghui Zhang, Shiqi Liu, Zhihao Cai, Weizhe Luo, Guojian Liu, Runhui Liu
Summary: A straightforward and efficient method for synthesizing NPC monomers has been developed in this study, which enhances the availability of NPC monomers and facilitates the synthesis of polypeptides.
