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Polymers from sugars and unsaturated fatty acids: ADMET polymerisation of monomers derived from d -xylose, d -mannose and castor oil

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: High molecular weight renewable polyesters are synthesised from an unsaturated fatty acid and structurally unmodified, hemicellulosic sugars, with post-polymerisation modification inducing semicrystallinity and allowing casting of transparent films.

Source: Polymer Chemistry

DOI: 10.1039/c9py01809c

Authors: Marco Piccini, David J. Leak, Christopher J. Chuck, Antoine Buchard

Institution: University of Bath

Language: English

Topic: biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Royal Society, University of Bath, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council