Synthesis of Homo- and Copolyesters Using an AB-Type Aromatic Monomer Based on Homovanillic Acid
Tam T. Nguyen,
Emma Olsson,
Smita V. Mankar
et al.
Abstract:There is currently intensive research ongoing with the
aim to utilize
various lignin-derived molecules to produce aromatic monomers and
polymers. In the present work, homovanillic acid (HVA), derived from
lignin, was used to prepare sustainable polyesters for the first time.
An AB-type monomer with an alcohol group and a carboxylate ester group
was conveniently synthesized by using HVA and ethylene carbonate.
The monomer was employed in bulk polycondensation to yield the corresponding
homopolyester. The poly… Show more
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