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Macromolecular materials based on the application of the Diels–Alder reaction to natural polymers and plant oils
Author(s) -
Gandini Alessandro,
Carvalho Antonio J. F.,
Trovatti Eliane,
Kramer Ricardo K.,
Lacerda Talita M.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
european journal of lipid science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.614
H-Index - 94
eISSN - 1438-9312
pISSN - 1438-7697
DOI - 10.1002/ejlt.201700091
Subject(s) - depolymerization , cellulose , polymer science , gelatin , polymerization , polymer , macromolecule , diels–alder reaction , maleimide , natural rubber , nanofiber , polymer chemistry , materials science , organic chemistry , chemistry , chemical engineering , composite material , biochemistry , engineering , catalysis
The furan‐maleimide thermally reversible Diels–Alder reaction applied to the elaboration of novel macromolecular materials from renewable resources (see image of polymerization and depolymerization) is reviewed on the basis of our investigations, which cover predominantly the field to this date. Different approaches are outlined, depending on the substrate and the results discussed in terms of the properties and potential applications of the ensuing linear, branched, and crosslinked polymers, with particular emphasis on their recyclability. These chemical modifications concern triglycerides and macromonomers derived from them, polysaccharides such as cellulose fibers and nanofibers, starch and chitosan, as well as natural rubber and gelatin. The furan‐maleimide thermally reversible Diels–Alder reaction applied to the elaboration of novel macromolecular materials from renewable resources (see image of polymerization and depolymerization) is reviewed on the basis of our investigations, which cover predominantly the field to this date. Different approaches are outlined, depending on the substrate and the results discussed in terms of the properties and potential applications of the ensuing linear, branched, and crosslinked polymers, with particular emphasis on their recyclability. These chemical modifications concern triglycerides and macromonomers derived from them, polysaccharides such as cellulose fibers and nanofibers, starch and chitosan, as well as natural rubber and gelatin.