Sustainable mechanosynthesis of diamide tetraols monomers and their enzymatic polymerization

C Herrlé, S Fadlallah, S Toumieux, A Wadouachi… - Green …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
A novel method for synthesizing biobased diamide tetraol derivatives through
mechanochemical processes is presented in this study. The key component used in the …

Controlled Polymer Synthesis Toward Green Chemistry: Deep Insights into Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization in Biobased Substitutes for Polar Aprotic Solvents

I Zaborniak, M Klamut, CM Warne, K Kisiel… - ACS Sustainable …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Cyrene (dihydrolevoglucosenone) and its derivative Cygnet 0.0, recognized as eco-friendly
alternatives to polar aprotic solvents, were utilized in atom transfer radical polymerization …

[HTML][HTML] Biocatalysis: sustainable solutions for the synthesis and depolymerization of aromatic-aliphatic polymers

GM Guebitz, O Monticelli, GS Nyanhongo… - Current Opinion in Green …, 2024 - Elsevier
The recent energy crisis and the increasing societal awareness of the problems caused by
plastic pollution have enhanced the efforts and the funding to develop novel technologies for …

Green Synthesis of UV‐Reactive Polycarbonates from Levoglucosenone and 5‐Hydroxymethyl Furfural

A Kayishaer, M Annatelli, CM Hansom… - Macromolecular …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This study focuses on the synthesis of fully renewable polycarbonates (PCs) starting from
cellulose‐based platform molecules levoglucosenone (LGO) and 2, 5‐bis (hydroxymethyl) …

Enzymatic polymerization of furan-based polymers in biobased solvents

F Silvianti, D Maniar, TC de Leeuw, J van Dijken… - RSC …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The demand for biobased polymers is on the rise, driven by increasing environmental
awareness and the imperative for sustainability. Biobased materials, which offer …

Cyrene, a Sustainable Solution for Graffiti Paint Removal

RA Milescu, TJ Farmer, J Sherwood, CR McElroy… - Sustainable …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Graffiti can create detrimental aesthetic and environmental damage to city infrastructure and
cultural heritage and requires improved removal methods. Incumbent laser, mechanical and …

Advances in the development of polyester resin composites: a review

EM Ezeh - World Journal of Engineering, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose One of the most innovative materials available today is polyester resin, which finds
application in a wide range of industries, including consumer products, automotive, aircraft …

Sustainability Appraisal of Polymer Chemistry Using E-Factor: Opportunities, Limitations and Future Directions

S Fadlallah, F Allais - … Chemistry in Polymer Research. Volume 2 …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Sustainability assessment of polymer production processes is of utmost importance to
evaluate their environmental, social and economic impact, but it remains poorly studied. This …

Exploring the Effect of Oligoester Additives on the Thermal and Mechanical Behavior of Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate Films

CM Warne, J Madsen, GM Guebitz… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a promising biopolymer that has the potential to replace
fossil-based plastics yet is currently limited by its poor mechanical properties. A library of …

DLP 3D printing of levoglucosenone‐based monomers: exploiting thiol‐ene chemistry for bio‐based polymeric resins

L Pezzana, S Fadlallah, G Giri, C Archimbaud… - …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Additive manufacturing (AM) is a well‐established technique that allows for the development
of complex geometries and structures with multiple applications. While considered as a …