The development of biodegradable and compostable materials as alternative to fossil-based
plastics is today of paramount importance. Polybutylene succinate (PBS) is a class of …

Access to a wide range of plastic materials has been rationalized by the increased demand
from growing populations and the development of high-throughput production systems …

The catalytic conversion of biomass and derivatives to chemicals has been the subject of
intense research efforts during the past decade resulting in a 20% annual increase in the …

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 …

Biodegradable polymers are promoted as promising alternatives for conventional non-
degradable plastics, but they may also negatively impact soil ecosystems. Here, we …

The environmental impacts and high long-term costs of poor waste disposal have pushed
the industry to realize the potential of turning this problem into an economic and sustainable …

Carboxylic acids such as citric, lactic, succinic and itaconic acids are useful products and are
obtained on large scale by fermentation. This review describes the options for recovering …

Polyesters from renewable resources are an expanding area with a burgeoning scientific
activity, nevertheless little has been reviewed about this particular class of polymers. The …

Chemicals and materials produced from non-renewable, petrochemical feedstocks
contribute greatly to the quality of life we currently enjoy. To ensure that quality of life is …

Biomass can be classified broadly as all the matter on the earth's surface of recent biological
origin. 1 Biomass includes plant materials such as trees, grasses, agricultural crops, algal …