Organocatalytic synthesis of poly(hydroxymethylfuroate) <i>via</i> ring-opening polymerization of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural-based cyclic oligoesters
Daniele Ragno, Graziano Di Carmine, Micaela Vannini, Olga Bortolini, Daniela Perrone, Sara Buoso, Monica Bertoldo, Alessandro Massi
Abstract
Bio-based 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is upgraded to the fully furan-based poly(hydroxymethylfuroate) (PHMF) through a two-step organocatalyzed process.
Topics & Concepts
5-hydroxymethylfurfuralFuranPolymerizationRing (chemistry)ChemistryRing-opening polymerizationProcess (computing)Polymer chemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisComputer sciencePolymerOperating systemCatalysis for Biomass Conversionbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesChemical Synthesis and Reactions