Improving the Sustainability of Enzymatic Synthesis of Poly(butylene adipate)-Based Copolyesters: Polycondensation Reaction in Bulk vs Diphenyl Ether.

ABSTRACT: In response to mounting global concerns such as CO₂ emissions, environmental pollution, and the depletion of fossil resources, the field of polymer science is shifting its focus toward sustainability. This research investigates the synthesis of poly(butylene adipate)-co-(dilinoleic adipate) (PBA-DLA) copolymers using two distinct methods: bulk polycondensation and polycondensation in diphenyl ether. The objective is to assess the environmental impact, chemical structure, composition, and key properties of the resulting copolymers, with a particular emphasis on determining the viability of bulk synthesis as a more sustainable approach. Various analytical methods, including nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and size exclusion chromat

SUBMITTER: Sokolowska M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11411551 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature