Plastics are perceived as modern and versatile materials, but their use is linked to numerous environmental issues as their production is based on finite raw materials (petroleum or natural gas). Additionally, their low biodegradability results in the accumulation of microplastics. As a result, there is extensive interest in the production of new, environmentally friendly, bio-based and biodegradable polymers. In this context, poly(ethylene vanillate) (PEV) has a great potential as a potentially bio-based alternative to poly(ethylene terephthalate); however, it has not yet been extensively studied. In the present work, the preparation of PEV is reported. The enthalpy and the entropy of fusion of the pure crystalline PEV have been estimated for the first time. Additionally, the equilibrium melting temperature has also been calculated. Furthermore, the isothermal and non-isothermal crystallization behavior are reported in detail, and new insights on the Thermal stability and degradation mechanism of PEV are given.

Alexandra Zamboulis, L.P. (2019). Synthesis, Thermal Properties and Decomposition Mechanism of Poly(Ethylene Vanillate) Polyester. POLYMERS, 11(10), 1-27 [10.3390/polym11101672].

Synthesis, Thermal Properties and Decomposition Mechanism of Poly(Ethylene Vanillate) Polyester

Massimo Gazzano
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Nadia Lotti
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2019

Abstract

Plastics are perceived as modern and versatile materials, but their use is linked to numerous environmental issues as their production is based on finite raw materials (petroleum or natural gas). Additionally, their low biodegradability results in the accumulation of microplastics. As a result, there is extensive interest in the production of new, environmentally friendly, bio-based and biodegradable polymers. In this context, poly(ethylene vanillate) (PEV) has a great potential as a potentially bio-based alternative to poly(ethylene terephthalate); however, it has not yet been extensively studied. In the present work, the preparation of PEV is reported. The enthalpy and the entropy of fusion of the pure crystalline PEV have been estimated for the first time. Additionally, the equilibrium melting temperature has also been calculated. Furthermore, the isothermal and non-isothermal crystallization behavior are reported in detail, and new insights on the Thermal stability and degradation mechanism of PEV are given.
2019
Alexandra Zamboulis, L.P. (2019). Synthesis, Thermal Properties and Decomposition Mechanism of Poly(Ethylene Vanillate) Polyester. POLYMERS, 11(10), 1-27 [10.3390/polym11101672].
Alexandra Zamboulis , Lazaros Papadopoulos , Zoi Terzopoulou, Dimitrios N. Bikiaris , Dimitra Patsiaoura, Konstantinos Chrissafis, Massimo Gazzano, ...espandi
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