Electrochemical Chlorine Shuttle from PVC Waste to Vinyl Ether Acceptors for the Synthesis of Biodegradable Polyester Precursors.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202517489
Abstract: Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) remains one of the most widely produced polymers globally but poses significant environmental and energetic challenges due to its high chlorine content, low recyclability, and the energy-intensive nature of both production and… read more here.
Keywords: biodegradable polyester; chlorine; pvc waste; vinyl ... See more keywords
IR780-polymer conjugates for stable near-infrared labeling of biodegradable polyester-based nanocarriers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.109255
Abstract: Abstract Near-infrared dyes are useful to monitor nanocarriers in vitro and in vivo and can serve as photosensitizers in cancer photodynamic therapy. However, strategies need to be developed to guarantee that the dye photophysical properties… read more here.
Keywords: fluorescence; near infrared; biodegradable polyester; dye ... See more keywords
Biodegradable polyester coated mulch paper for controlled release of fertilizer
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126348
Abstract: Abstract Biobased and biodegradable polymers are a promising solution for agricultural plastics problems, especially for pollution and toxic residue from disposed non-degradable plastic mulch films. Application of biobased and biodegradable mulch films has been hindered… read more here.
Keywords: mulch; controlled release; water absorption; fertilizer ... See more keywords
Strategies for the synthesis of block copolymers with biodegradable polyester segments
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DOI: 10.1039/d0py01534b
Abstract: The controlled synthesis of block copolymers offers great potential for the valorization of biodegradable polyesters, many of which can be bioderived. Combining polyester blocks with other oxygenated polymers through ring-opening polymerization (ROP) and copolymerization (ROCOP)… read more here.
Keywords: strategies synthesis; synthesis block; block; block copolymers ... See more keywords
Advancements and Perspectives in Biodegradable Polyester Elastomers: Toward Sustainable and High-Performance Materials
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms26020727
Abstract: While the traditional rubber industry faces the severe pressure of environmental pollution and carbon emissions, bio-based and biodegradable elastomers have become a hot topic in the field and drawn intensive research interest. Inspired by polyester… read more here.
Keywords: polyester; advancements perspectives; biodegradable polyester; polyester elastomers ... See more keywords
New Biodegradable Polyester–Polyurethane Biocompositions Enriched by Urea
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DOI: 10.3390/ma18163842
Abstract: Novel polyester–polyurethane polymeric materials were formulated by combining a natural aliphatic polyester, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (P3HB), with a synthetic aliphatic polyurethane via melt blending. The resulting fully biodegradable compositions were functionally modified through the incorporation of urea,… read more here.
Keywords: polyurethane biocompositions; polyester; biodegradable polyester; polyurethane ... See more keywords