Bio‐based and Degradable Block Polyester Pressure‐Sensitive Adhesives

Abstract

Abstract A new class of bio‐based fully degradable block polyesters are pressure‐sensitive adhesives. Bio‐derived monomers are efficiently polymerized to make block polyesters with controlled compositions. They show moderate to high peel adhesions (4–13 N cm −1 ) and controllable storage and loss moduli, and they are removed by adhesive failure. Their properties compare favorably with commercial adhesives or bio‐based polyester formulations but without the need for tackifier or additives.