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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

From monomers to polymers from renewable resources: Recent advances

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Author(s):
Gandini, Alessandro [1] ; Lacerda, Talita M.
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos Inst Chem, BR-13566590 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Review article
Source: PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE; v. 48, p. 1-39, SEP 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 211
Abstract

Considering the state of affairs related to polymers and their applications, the plastic-dependence of the modern society is evident and becomes now needless to mention. Together with that, the exhaustive discussion about the quick depletion of petroleum resources and the obvious alternative that lies on the great versatility of renewable feedstocks, it is clear that the most recent efforts should be - and are - directed to design more sustainable polymers to replace the classic ones. This review aims to offer a panoramic overview of the recent progress, but mainly of the broad possibilities that are still available in the hands of researchers working on this topic. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/02663-7 - Synthesis and characterization of monomers and polymers from itaconic and levulinic acids and their interactions with vegetable oils
Grantee:Talita Martins Lacerda
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Post-doctor
FAPESP's process: 12/00124-9 - Synthesis and thermal-reversible polymerization of macromonomers derived from vegetal oil and furan.
Grantee:Talita Martins Lacerda
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral