Enzymatic bulk synthesis, characterization, rheology, and biodegradability of biobased 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan polyesters
Cornelis Post, Dina Maniar, Jesse A. Jongstra, Daniele Parisi, Vincent S. D. Voet, Rudy Folkersma, Katja Loos
Abstract
BHMF-based polyesters are synthesized via enzymatic bulk polymerization. The thermal, mechanical and rheological properties can be tuned by varying the structural composition of the polymer, which also influences the biodegradation rate.
Topics & Concepts
BiodegradationPolyesterFuranHydroxymethylRheologyPolymerizationPolymerOrganic chemistryMaterials scienceChemistryBiodegradable polymerCondensation polymerChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryComposite materialEngineeringbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesCatalysis for Biomass ConversionMicroplastics and Plastic Pollution