The current packaging materials market is dominated by petrochemical-derived, single-use,
and inexpensive plastics that are incredibly stable in the environment. After their sole use …

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a non‐degradable single‐use plastic and a major
component of plastic waste in landfills. Chemical recycling is one of the most widely adopted …

Oils and fats of vegetable and animal origin remain an important renewable feedstock for the
chemical industry. Their industrial use has increased during the last 10 years from 31 to 51 …

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 …

The synthesis of cyclic carbonates, substrates gaining growing interest due to their broad
spectrum of applications, is analyzed from a Green Chemistry perspective. Extensive …

Our dependence on fossil-fuel based raw materials and alarming plastics accumulation in
the environment has inspired many scientists to design and implement more sustainable …

Strong interfacial adhesion between cellulose and other polymers is critical to achieve the
properties required for specific applications in composite materials. Here, we developed a …

Fatty epoxides are produced from the corresponding alkenes by oxidation in the presence of
peracids or other oxidants. The classic method is the Prilezhaev epoxidation in which …

The present review highlights advances in the copolymerization of carbon dioxide (CO2)
and epoxides (oxiranes) to produce polycarbonates. Specifically, focus has been given to …

The ever-increasing regulations within the adhesives industry and the continuous demand
for more sustainability, have led to the development of environmentally more suitable …