abstract
This critical review considers the extensive research and development dedicated, in the last years, to a single polymer, the poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate), usually simply referred to as PEF. PEF importance stems from the fact that it is based on renewable resources, typically prepared from C6 sugars present in biomass feedstocks, for its resemblance to the high-performance poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and in terms of barrier properties even outperforming PET. For the first time synthesis, properties, and end-life targeting-a more sustainable PEF-are critically reviewed. The emphasis is placed on how synthetic roots to PEF evolved toward the development of greener processes based on ring open polymerization, enzymatic synthesis, or the use of ionic liquids; together with a broader perspective on PEF end-life, highlighting recycling and (bio)degradation solutions.
keywords
BIOBASED POLY(ETHYLENE 2,5-FURANDICARBOXYLATE); ENZYMATIC POLYMERIZATION; MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES; RENEWABLE RESOURCES; NONISOTHERMAL CRYSTALLIZATION; THERMAL-PROPERTIES; WATER SORPTION; ACID; FURAN; COPOLYESTERS
subject category
Chemistry
authors
Loos, K; Zhang, RY; Pereira, I; Agostinho, B; Hu, H; Maniar, D; Sbirrazzuoli, N; Silvestre, AJD; Guigo, N; Sousa, AF
our authors
Andreia Fernandes de Sousa
Assistant Researcher
Beatriz Agostinho
PhD Studentacknowledgements
This article was based on work from COST Action FUR4 Sustain- European network of FURan based chemicals and materials FOR a Sustainable development, CA18220, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). This work was developed within the scope of the project CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, UIDB/50011/2020 & UIDP/50011/2020, financed by national funds through the FCT- FundacAo para a Ciencia e a Tecnologia/MEC and when appropriate co-financed by FEDER under the PT2020 Partnership Agreement. This research is also sponsored by FEDER funds through the program COMPETE-Programa Operacional Factores de Competitividade-and by national funds through FCT under the project UID/EMS/00285/2020. The costs resulting from the FCT hiring of AFS were funded by national funds (OE), through FCT, IP, in the scope of the framework contract foreseen in numbers 4, 5, and 6 of article 23, of the Decree-Law 57/2016, of August 29, changed by Law 57/2017, of July 19.