The replacement of current petroleum-based plastics with sustainable alternatives is a
crucial but formidable challenge for the modern society. Catalysis presents an enabling tool …

The increasing societal concerns about the environmental impact of plastic waste, together
with the depletion of petroleum resources, makes it imperative to develop environmentally …

The field of polymer science recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The excellent
material properties of a wide range of plastics (generally used as a synonym for polymers) …

Biodegradable polymers are materials that can decompose through the action of various
environmental microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, to form water and carbon …

This paper describes the synthesis, crystal structure, and physicomechanical properties of a
biobased polyester prepared from 2, 5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and 1, 4-butanediol …

This paper reviews the most important factors affecting the degradation and drug‐release
rate of bio‐erodible polymers for better control in biomedical applications. There are several …

A series of aliphatic homopolyesters and copolyesters was prepared from 1, 4 butanediol
and dimethylesters of succinic and adipic acids through a two-step process of …

A series of high molecular weight polyesters, poly (butylene succinate-co-butylene adipate)
s was prepared from dimethyl succinate, dimethyl adipate and 1, 4-butanediol by catalyzed …

Polyesters based on succinic acid and respective aliphatic diols, with 2–4 methylene groups
were synthesized by melt polycondensation. Crystallization and melting behaviour of …

Polymers with ester linkages in their main chain comprise a family of polymers with immense
diversity and versatility. This review deals with the preparation of such polymers from …