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Recent Trends in the Synthesis of Monomers for Furanoate Polyesters and Their Nanocomposites' Fabrication as a Sustainable Packaging Material.

Recent Trends in the Synthesis of Monomers for Furanoate Polyesters and Their Nanocomposites' Fabrication as a Sustainable Packaging Material.

Authors :
Stanley, Johan
Fras Zemljič, Lidija
Lambropoulou, Dimitra A.
Bikiaris, Dimitrios N.
Source :
Sustainability (2071-1050); Oct2024, Vol. 16 Issue 19, p8632, 22p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Furanoate polyesters are an extremely promising new class of materials for packaging applications, particularly furanoate-based nanocomposites, which have gained a high interest level in research and development in both academia and industries. The monomers utilised for the synthesis of furanoate-based polyesters were derived from lignocellulosic biomass, which is essential for both eco-friendliness and sustainability. Also, these polyesters have a lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-based plastics, contributing to greenhouse gas reduction. The furanoate-based nanocomposites exhibit enhanced performance characteristics, such as high thermal stability, excellent mechanical strength, superior barrier resistance, and good bacteriostatic rate, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial applications, especially for food-packaging applications. This paper reviews the recent trends in the synthesis routes of monomers, such as the various catalytic activities involved in the oxidation of 5(hydroxymethyl)furfural (HMF) into 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and its ester, dimethyl furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DMFD). In addition, this review explores the fabrication of different furanoate-based nanocomposites prepared by in situ polymerization, by melt mixing or solvent evaporation methods, and by using different types of nanoparticles to enhance the overall material properties of the resulting nanocomposites. Emphasis was given to presenting the effect of these nanoparticles on the furanoate polyester's properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20711050
Volume :
16
Issue :
19
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Sustainability (2071-1050)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180272322
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/su16198632