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Pyridine dicarboxylic acid derived polyesters: Prospects for developing safe, circular and sustainable materials

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: The use of aromatic chemicals as key ingredients in (bulk) applications such as coatings, paints, and packaging materials is inevitable. The high dependency on the aromatics is due to their rigid characteristics that offer enhanced properties resulting in superior application performance. The development of biobased aromatic chemicals (drop-in's) or renewable rigid alternatives is necessary for the transition towards sustainable products and to alleviate society's reliance on fossil feedstock primarily being used to produce such aromatic chemicals. This mini-review highlights the potential of renewable rigid pyridine dicarboxylic acid building blocks in producing polyesters with intriguing properties for various applications.

Source: Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry

DOI: 10.1016/j.cogsc.2025.101014

Author: Shanmugam Thiyagarajan

Institution: Wageningen University & Research

Language: English

Topic: biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,980