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Polyester-Based (Bio)degradable Polymers as Environmentally Friendly Materials for Sustainable Development

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Rydz, Joanna, Sikorska, Wanda, Kyulavska, Mariya, Christova, Darinka·2014·International Journal of Molecular Sciences
DOI 10.3390/ijms16010564PMC PMC4307263
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This review focuses on the polyesters such as polylactide and polyhydroxyalkonoates, as well as polyamides produced from renewable resources, which are currently among the most promising (bio)degradable polymers. Synthetic pathways, favourable properties and utilisation (most important applications) of these attractive polymer families are outlined. Environmental impact and in particular (bio)degradation of aliphatic polyesters, polyamides and related copolymer structures are described in view of the potential applications in various fields.

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Figure 1 Alkaline-catalysed hydrolysis of polyesters, originally published in [9].
Figure 1 Alkaline-catalysed hydrolysis of polyesters, originally published in [9].CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 2 Acid-catalysed hydrolysis of polyesters, originally published in [9].
Figure 2 Acid-catalysed hydrolysis of polyesters, originally published in [9].CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 3 Scheme of general mechanism of enzymatic catalysed hydrolytic polymer degradation, originally published in [14].
Figure 3 Scheme of general mechanism of enzymatic catalysed hydrolytic polymer degradation, originally published in [14].CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 4 Strategies used to enhance the sustainability of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production processes, originally published in [21] under CC BY 3.0 license.
Figure 4 Strategies used to enhance the sustainability of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production processes, originally published in [21] under CC BY 3.0 license.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 5 Preparation of block copolymers PHA-block-aPHB from low-molar mass macroinitiators, originally published in [61].
Figure 5 Preparation of block copolymers PHA-block-aPHB from low-molar mass macroinitiators, originally published in [61].CC BY · PubMed Central
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Figure 6 Zoe B Beach Toys, Compostable Shopping Bag, based on Metabolix, Inc. [67].CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 7 Polylactide market size in 2013 by application [154].
Figure 7 Polylactide market size in 2013 by application [154].CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 8 Establishment of hydrogen bonds between Nylon-56 molecular chains, (a) scheme of the unfavourable hydrogen-bond geometry between odd diamide units of Nylon-56 molecular chains with an all trans conformation and (b) scheme of the establishment of hydrogen bonds along two directions when consecutive amide planes of a molecular chain slightly rotate in opposite directions from the plane defined by the methylene carbon atoms (nitrogen, blue; oxygen, red; carbon, gray; hydrogen, brown), originally published in [180].
Figure 8 Establishment of hydrogen bonds between Nylon-56 molecular chains, (a) scheme of the unfavourable hydrogen-bond geometry between odd diamide units of Nylon-56 molecular chains with an all trans conformation and (b) scheme of the establishment of hydrogen bonds along two directions when consecutive amide planes of a molecular chain slightly rotate in opposite directions from the plane defined by the methylene carbon atoms (nitrogen, blue; oxygen, red; carbon, gray; hydrogen, brown), originally published in [180].CC BY · PubMed Central

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Authors
Rydz, J., Sikorska, W., Kyulavska, M., & Christova, D.
Affiliations
  • Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BG)
  • Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials (PL)
Corresponding author
Rydz, Joanna
ORCID
Venue
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2014-12-29
Volume
16
Issue
1
Pages
564-596
ISSN
1422-0067 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.3390/ijms16010564
PMC
PMC4307263
OpenAlex
W2055520654
Cited by
303
References
185
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FWCI
0.89
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
  • European Commission (316086)
  • European Regional Development Fund (POIG.01.03.01-00-018/08)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Biomaterials › biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Polymers and Plastics › Polymer crystallization and properties
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Polymers and Plastics › Polymer composites and self-healing
Keywords
polylactic acid, polyhydroxyalkanoates, polyamide, aliphatic polyesters, polymer synthesis, biodegradation, environmental impact of polymers, sustainable materials, polymer applications
MeSH terms
Bacteria, Biodegradation, Environmental, Environmental Pollutants, Fungi, Hydrolysis, Models, Molecular, Nylons, Polyesters

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