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Triblock copolyesters derived from lactic acid and glucose: synthesis, nanoparticle formation and simulation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
ABA triblock copolyesters were synthesized by ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of l-lactide in solution initiated by a telechelic d-glucose-based polyester macroinitiator.
León Cabanillas, Salvador   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Beyond oil degradation: enzymatic potential of Alcanivorax to degrade natural and synthetic polyesters

open access: yesEnvironmental Microbiology, 2020
Summary Pristine marine environments are highly oligotrophic ecosystems populated by well‐established specialized microbial communities. Nevertheless, during oil spills, low‐abundant hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria bloom and rapidly prevail over the marine ...
Vinko Zadjelovic   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Terephthalic Acid Copolyesters Containing Tetramethylcyclobutanediol for High‐Performance Plastics

open access: yesChemistryOpen, 2021
There is a need for high‐performance applications for terephthalic acid (TPA) polyesters with high heat resistance, impact toughness, and optical clarity.
Dr. Samarthya Bhagia   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Unveiling the Enzymatic Degradation Process of Biobased Thiophene Polyesters

open access: yesFrontiers in Chemistry, 2021
In the past 20 years, scientific research focused on the identification of valid alternatives to materials of fossil origin, in particular, related to biobased polymers. Recently, the efforts led to the synthesis of thiophene-based polymers (TBPs), a new
Federico A. Bertolini   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biodegradability and biocompatibility of copoly(butylene sebacate-co-terephthalate)s [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
In the present study poly (butylene sebacate-co-terephthalate)s having different compositions were synthesized with a high yield and a random distribution by thermal transesterification of poly (butylene sebacate) and poly (butylene terephthalate ...
Faramarz Afshar Taromi, Faramarz Afshar   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

Review on the Impact of Polyols on the Properties of Bio-Based Polyesters

open access: yesPolymers, 2020
Bio-based polyol polyesters are biodegradable elastomers having potential utility in soft tissue engineering. This class of polymers can serve a wide range of biomedical applications.
Kening Lang   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(1,3-trimethylene carbonate) Amphiphilic Copolymers for Long-Acting Injectables: Synthesis, Non-Acylating Performance and In Vivo Degradation

open access: yesMolecules, 2021
This article presents the evaluation of diblock and triblock poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(1,3-trimethylene carbonate) amphiphilic copolymers (PEG-PTMCs) as excipients for the formulation of long-acting injectables (LAIs).
Silvio Curia   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Strategies for Enhancing Polyester-Based Materials for Bone Fixation Applications

open access: yesMolecules, 2021
Polyester-based materials are established options, regarding the manufacturing of bone fixation devices and devices in routine clinical use. This paper reviews the approaches researchers have taken to develop these materials to improve their mechanical ...
Raasti Naseem   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Designed to Degrade: Tailoring Polyesters for Circularity

open access: yesChemical Reviews
A powerful toolbox is needed to turn the linear plastic economy into circular. Development of materials designed for mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, and/or biodegradation in targeted end-of-life environment are all necessary puzzle pieces in ...
Celine V. Aarsen   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Readily Degradable Aromatic Polyesters from Salicylic Acid.

open access: yesACS Macro Letters, 2020
Polyesters constitute around 10% of the global plastic market with aromatic polyesters, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), being the most prevalent because of their attractive properties. As for most commercial plastics, polyesters are primarily
H. Kim   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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