TY - JOUR
T1 - Polymers from renewable resources
T2 - A perspective for a special issue of polymer reviews
AU - Williams, Charlotte K.
AU - Hillmyer, Marc A.
PY - 2008/1
Y1 - 2008/1
N2 - The field of polymers derived from non-petrochemical feedstocks is gaining a great deal of momentum from both a commercial and academic sense. Using annually renewable feedstocks, such as biomass, for the production of new plastics can have both economic and environmental benefits. Fundamental research in the production, modification, property enhancement, and new applications of these materials is an important undertaking. The new materials, concepts, and utilizations that result from these efforts will shape the future of polymers from renewable resources. This issue of Polymer Reviews focuses on the production and properties of renewable resource polymers and highlights current trends and research directions.
AB - The field of polymers derived from non-petrochemical feedstocks is gaining a great deal of momentum from both a commercial and academic sense. Using annually renewable feedstocks, such as biomass, for the production of new plastics can have both economic and environmental benefits. Fundamental research in the production, modification, property enhancement, and new applications of these materials is an important undertaking. The new materials, concepts, and utilizations that result from these efforts will shape the future of polymers from renewable resources. This issue of Polymer Reviews focuses on the production and properties of renewable resource polymers and highlights current trends and research directions.
KW - Bioderived polymers
KW - Polycarbonates
KW - Polyesters
KW - Renewable resources
KW - Vegetable oils
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U2 - 10.1080/15583720701834133
DO - 10.1080/15583720701834133
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:38949133795
VL - 48
SP - 1
EP - 10
JO - Journal of Macromolecular Science - Reviews in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics
JF - Journal of Macromolecular Science - Reviews in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics
SN - 1558-3724
IS - 1
ER -
