Synthesis of a series of biodegradable poly(butylene carbonate-<i>co</i>-isophthalate) random copolymers derived from CO<sub>2</sub>-based comonomers for sustainable packaging
Kwang Hyun Paek, Sung Gap Im
Abstract
Poly(butylene carbonate-<italic>co</italic>-isophthalate)s (PBCIs) are eco-friendly biodegradable plastics synthesized by using monomers derived from carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>).
Topics & Concepts
CopolymerCarbonateCarbon dioxideMonomerPolymer chemistryMaterials scienceCarbon fibersSeries (stratigraphy)Chemical engineeringChemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerComposite materialGeologyEngineeringComposite numberPaleontologyCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesChemistry and Chemical Engineering