Lignin is produced in large quantities as a by-product of the papermaking and biofuel
industries. Lignin is the most abundant aromatic biopolymer on the planet with its chemical …

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 …

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 …

Classic approaches to integrate flexible capacitive sensor performance are to on‐demand
microstructuring dielectric layers and to adjust dielectric material compositions via the …

A powerful toolbox is needed to turn the linear plastic economy into circular. Development of
materials designed for mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, and/or biodegradation in …

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 …

Bamboo units used for manufacturing engineered bamboo products are typically processed
by breaking and planing, resulting in products with high glue content, substantial costs, and …

Bisphenol A is an oil-derived, large market volume chemical with a wide spectrum of
applications in plastics, adhesives and thermal papers. However, bisphenol A is not …

Aromatic compounds are platform chemicals used in the manufacture of commodity
polymers. The development of bio-based aromatic compounds is expected to reduce the …