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New biodegradable polymers from renewable sources. High molecular weight poly(ester carbonate)s from succinic acid and 1,3-propanediol
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EngineeringBiopolymer ProductionBioplasticBio-based MaterialSuccinic AcidBiodegradable PolymersSustainable PolymersPolymersNew PolymersChemical EngineeringPolymer ProcessingNew Biodegradable PolymersPolymer ChemistryRenewable PolymersPolymer EngineeringBiomolecular EngineeringDegradable PlasticSustainable PolymerPolymer Science1,3-Propylene SuccinateEster CarbonatePolymer CharacterizationRenewable SourcesPolymer Synthesis
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.