Synthesis and Characterization of Bio-Based Polymer Derived from 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid and 1,4- Butanediol 

Abstract

Nowadays, petroleum-based polymers are currently dominant in material industries, with wide scope applications. However, due to the finite supply of fossil fuels as well as the negative effects on the environment while utilizing them, the need of developing bio-based alternatives is dramatically increase. Recently, the biopolymers derived from 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) have been gradually investigated; however, some of their thermal and mechanical properties are not fully understood. Herein, we are conducting research about a FDCA-derived biopolymer – poly(butylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PBF), which was synthesized from FDCA and butane-1,4-diol by the melting polycondensation.1H NMR and IR spectrum confirmed the linear structure of this polyester, then TGA and DSC results were analyzed to indicate the melting point at 159 ºC and the thermal degradation at 357 ºC.