Polyesters carrying polar main-chain ester linkages exhibit distinct material properties for
diverse applications and thus play an important role in today's plastics economy. It is …

The development of sustainable and environmentally friendly polymer materials is among
the most pressing contemporary challenges for polymer science and engineering. Bio …

In polymer science and industry, the important role of thermosetting resin is well-recognized.
However, most thermosets suffer from the overdependence on petroleum resource and in …

Plastics, with their ubiquitous presence in our daily lives and environment, pose an
uncomfortable conundrum. Producers and consumers are aware of the value of these …

Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) has been considered as a good precursor, instead of
petroleum-derived terephthalate acid (TPA), for producing green polymers such as …

This review sheds light on urgent questions that arise from the need to replace a polymer
resin,–poly (ethylene terephthalate), which represents 7.7% market-share in the global …

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 …

Biobased furans, such as furfural, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, and 2, 5-furandicarboxylic acid,
are recognized as the top-value platform chemicals in the valorization of biomass to …

A wide variety of commodity chemicals can be produced from the catalytic oxidation of
carbohydrates or carbohydrate derived molecules including formic acid, acetic acid, glycolic …

Elastomers play an irreplaceable role in our society due to their unique properties. Natural
rubber is directly obtained from plants and is widely used in tires, shoes, etc. Recently …