Levoglucosan and levoglucosenone as bio-based platforms for polymer synthesis
Melissa K. Stanfield, R. S. TERRY, Jason A. Smith, Stuart C. Thickett
Abstract
Levoglucosan (LGA) and levoglucosenone (LGO); derived from pyrolysis of cellulose. Presented herein is; renewable pathways to prepare novel polymers. Examining reported modification and polymerisation, presenting pathways to sustainable polymers.
Topics & Concepts
LevoglucosanCellulosePolymerPyrolysisPolymerizationChemistryPolymer scienceOrganic chemistryBiomass burningAerosolCatalysis for Biomass ConversionBiofuel production and bioconversionbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties