Recent advances and challenges on enzymatic synthesis of biobased polyesters via polycondensation

• Published in: European polymer journal Vol. 169; p. 111132
• Main Authors: Dourado Fernandes, Clara, Francisco Oechsler, Bruno, Sayer, Claudia, de Oliveira, Débora, Hermes de Araújo, Pedro H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 15.04.2022; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Aliphatic compounds; Bioplastics; Biopolymers; Carboxylic acids; Catalysts; Chemical synthesis; Esterification; Esters; Functional groups; High temperature; Low temperature; Monomers; Polycondensation reactions; Polyester resins; Polyesters; Polymers; Transesterification

[Display omitted] •Systematic study of biobased building blocks for the biosynthesis of polyesters.•Challenges of polycondensation at low temperatures: Use of organic solvents.•Lipase-catalyzed policondensation reaction was systematically reviewed.•Polycondensation of aliphatic monomers: Esterificat...