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 …

Bio-plastics have gained tremendous attention, due to the increasing environmental
pressure on global warming and plastic pollution. Among them, poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is …

The concerns about the accumulating plastic waste pollution have stimulated the rapid
development of bioplastics, in particular biodegradable bioplastics derived from renewable …

Global demand for plastic materials has severely harm the environment and marine sea life.
Therefore, bioplastics have emerged as an environmentally friendly alternative due to …

Ring-opening polymerization (ROP) is a promising approach to accessing well-defined
polyesters with superior (bio) degradability and recyclability. However, the living/controlled …

The combination of the predicted polymer market growth and the emergence of renewable
feedstocks creates a fantastic opportunity for sustainable polymers. To replace fossil-based …

Glycolide and lactide function as the commonly used diester monomers for the preparation
of high-molecular weight, degradation-prone (co-) polyesters. Both glycolide and lactide …

The synthesis of high molecular weight poly (lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) copolymers via
direct condensation copolymerization is itself a challenging task. Moreover, some of the …

Abstract Poly (glycolic acid)(PGA) is a biodegradable polyester with ultra-high rigidity,
strength and gas barrier properties but very poor toughness. Its high melting temperature (T …

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a growing worldwide problem, leading to end-stage renal
disease (ESRD). Current treatments for ESRD include haemodialysis and kidney …