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New biodegradable polymers from renewable sources. High molecular weight poly(ester carbonate)s from succinic acid and 1,3‐propanediol
Author(s) -
Ranucci Elisabetta,
Liu Yan,
Söderqvist Lindblad Margaretha,
Albertsson AnnChristine
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
macromolecular rapid communications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.348
H-Index - 154
eISSN - 1521-3927
pISSN - 1022-1336
DOI - 10.1002/1521-3927(20000601)21:10<680::aid-marc680>3.0.co;2-y
Subject(s) - propanediol , carbonate , biodegradable polymer , succinic acid , polymer , chemistry , polyol , organic chemistry , polybutylene succinate , renewable resource , renewable energy , polymer chemistry , materials science , chemical engineering , biology , ecology , polyurethane , engineering
High molecular weight poly(ester carbonate)s have been prepared by a two‐step chain‐extension reaction performed on oligomeric α , ω ‐dihydroxy‐terminated poly(1,3‐propylene succinate) in turn obtained by thermal polycondensation of excess 1,3‐propanediol with succinic acid. The new polymers have a biodegradable backbone and derive from renewable sources. Therefore, they have a potential as environment‐friendly materials.