Turning natural δ-lactones to thermodynamically stable polymers with triggered recyclability
Linnea Cederholm, Peter Olsén, Minna Hakkarainen, Karin Odelius
Abstract
Extending the use of natural δ-lactones in circular materials <italic>via</italic> a synthetic strategy yielding thermodynamically stable polyesters with triggered recyclability.
Topics & Concepts
PolyesterPolymerNatural polymersNatural (archaeology)Materials sciencePolymer scienceOrganic chemistryChemistryChemical engineeringEngineeringGeologyPaleontologybiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysis