Poly(butylene succinate) and its copolymers: Research, development and industrialization
- 5 November 2010
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Biotechnology Journal
- Vol. 5 (11), 1149-1163
- https://doi.org/10.1002/biot.201000136
Abstract
Poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) and its copolymers are a family of biodegradable polymers with excellent biodegradability, thermoplastic processability and balanced mechanical properties. In this article, production of the monomers succinic acid and butanediol, synthesis, processing and properties of PBS and its copolymers are reviewed. The physical properties and biodegradation rate of PBS materials can be varied in a wide range through copolymerization with different types and various contents of monomers. PBS has a wide temperature window for thermoplastic processing, which makes the resin suitable for extrusion, injection molding, thermoforming and film blowing. Finally, we summarized industrialization and applications of PBS.Keywords
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