New biodegradable polymers from renewable sources. High molecular weight poly(ester carbonate)s from succinic acid and 1,3-propanediol

Authors
Ranucci, E Liu, Y Lindblad, MS Albertsson, AC
Citation
E. Ranucci et al., New biodegradable polymers from renewable sources. High molecular weight poly(ester carbonate)s from succinic acid and 1,3-propanediol, MACRO RAPID, 21(10), 2000, pp. 680-684
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Organic Chemistry/Polymer Science
Journal title
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
ISSN journal
10221336 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
10
Year of publication
2000
Pages
680 - 684
Database
ISI
SICI code
1022-1336(20000707)21:10<680:NBPFRS>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
High molecular weight poly(ester carbonate)s have been prepared by a two-st ep chain-extension reaction performed on oligomeric alpha,omega-dihydroxy-t erminated poly(1,3-propylene succinate) in turn obtained by thermal polycon densation of excess 1,3-propanediol with succinic acid. The new polymers ha ve a biodegradable backbone and derive from renewable sources. Therefore, t hey have a potential as environment-friendly materials.