Bio-based polymers are a possible alternative to petroleum-based and synthetic products. This research concerns the chemistry, properties and applications of bio-based polyesters synthesized from succinate, butanediol, propanediol, tri-functional monomers and post-consumer PET with suitable properties for, applications such as coating, adhesives, fibers, packaging, paper, automotive, water treatment, pharmaceutical and biomedical. In this study, synthesis, physical and mechanical properties of some aliphatic (co)polyesters with mixed aliphatic and aromatic structures will be discussed   . Combination of aromatic/aliphatic units in polyester is an approach to obtain products encompassing biodegradability and high-performance properties. Bio-based polyesters with chemically cross-linked structure were also prepared and studied.

Bio-based polyesters: Chemistry and properties

245th National Meeting (2013)

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