From Thioether to Sulfone: Transforming Polyester Properties for Enhanced Degradation
Emilia Fulajtar,
Seema Agarwal
Abstract:The escalating issue
of plastic pollution, primarily due to plastic
waste mismanagement and microplastic leakage, highlights the need
for biodegradable polymers. However, the slow degradation rates of
these materials in the environment necessitate innovative solutions
for accelerating their breakdown. In this study, poly(benzenedimethylene
succinate)-co-poly(benzenedimethylene thioglycolate)
(PBDMS-co-PBDMTG) polyesters were synthesized with
varying amounts of sulfur in a low oxidation state (thioether form)… Show more
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