Well-controlled synthesis of biodegradable polyesters using edible catalysts

Green Chemistry 2026 Open access

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Authors: Toshiki Miwa, Ryota Suzuki, Tianle Gao, Takuya Yamamoto, Feng Li, Takuya Isono, Toshifumi Satoh
DOI: 10.1039/d5gc05933j
Cited by: 1
References: 44

Abstract

Edible catalysts, including organic acids and their sodium or potassium salts, have been demonstrated to enable the well-controlled synthesis of biodegradable polyesters, which are environmentally friendly and biomedical polymer materials. Image modified using Google Gemini.

Fields of Study & Subjects

biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization

Publication details

Journal / source
Green Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
9
Pages
4243–4254
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN