Enzymatic polymerization as a green approach to synthesizing bio-based polyesters

CI Gkountela, SN Vouyiouka - Macromol, 2022 - mdpi.com
Given the fossil fuel crisis and the steady consumption of finite resources, the use of green
polymers is becoming necessary. However, the term “green” describes materials that …

Prospects of using biocatalysis for the synthesis and modification of polymers

M Nikulin, V Švedas - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Trends in the dynamically developing application of biocatalysis for the synthesis and
modification of polymers over the past 5 years are considered, with an emphasis on the …

Enzymatic bulk synthesis, characterization, rheology, and biodegradability of biobased 2, 5-bis (hydroxymethyl) furan polyesters

C Post, D Maniar, JA Jongstra, D Parisi, VSD Voet… - Green …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The synthesis of biobased polyesters based on 2, 5-bis (hydroxymethyl) furan (BHMF) is
challenging due to the limited stability of this interesting furanic monomer. In this work, a …

Recent Progress on Sustainable 2, 5-Furandicarboxylate-Based Polyesters: Properties and Applications

MR Miah, Y Dong, J Wang, J Zhu - ACS Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Polyesters based on 2, 5-furandicarboxylic acid (2, 5-FDCA) have attracted attention from
both academia and industry as a new class of biobased polymers for the growing era of …

Exploring bioremediation strategies for heavy metals and POPs pollution: the role of microbes, plants, and nanotechnology

A Karnwal, S Martolia, A Dohroo… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Heavy metal and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) pollution stemming from
industrialization, intensive agriculture, and other human activities pose significant …

Greener synthesis route for furanic-aliphatic polyester: enzymatic polymerization in ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents

F Silvianti, D Maniar, L Boetje, AJJ Woortman… - ACS Polymers …, 2022 - ACS Publications
The development of bio-based polymers is growing not only due to their abundance in
nature but also mainly because of the current issues with fossil-based plastics. Enzymatic …

Use of Lipases as a Sustainable and Efficient Method for the Synthesis and Degradation of Polymers

F Freije García, G García Liñares - Journal of Polymers and the …, 2024 - Springer
In the last decades, there have been significant advancements in the field of polymer
science. These developments have led to the creation of many durable and versatile …

Unlocking the potential of furan-based poly (ester amide) s: an investigation of crystallization, molecular dynamics and degradation kinetics of novel poly (ester amide) …

L Papadopoulos, PA Klonos, M Kluge… - Polymer …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
In this work, novel polyester amides (PEAs) based on renewable poly (propylene
furanoate)(PPF) were prepared via traditional melt polycondensation utilizing a preformed …

Macromolecular design for biobased polymers

AV Vasileiou, ST Korfia, M Sarigiannidou, D Maniar… - Polymer, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, there has been a notable surge in the visibility of biobased polymers,
reflecting a growing interest in sustainable alternatives to petrochemical-derived materials …

The impact of diethyl furan-2, 5-dicarboxylate as an aromatic biobased monomer toward lipase-catalyzed synthesis of semiaromatic copolyesters

K Nasr, A Favrelle-Huret, R Mincheva… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Furan-2, 5-dicarboxylic acid has been introduced in recent years as a green aromatic
monomer toward the design of aromatic (co) polyesters with enhanced properties, ie …