10.1186/2194-0517-2-8

Current progress on bio-based polymers and their future trends

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  • Ramesh P Babu*1,
  • Kevin O'Connor2,
  • Ramakrishna Seeram3,
  1. Centre for Research Adoptive Nanostructures and Nano Devices, Trinity College, Dublin 2, IE School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, IE
  2. School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Sciences, Centre for Synthesis and Chemical Biology, UCD Conway Institute, and Earth Institute, University College Dublin, BelfieldDublin 4, IE
  3. NUSNNI, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117581, SG Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Singapore, 117602, SG Jinan University, Guangzhou, CN
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Published in Issue 2013-03-18

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Babu, R. P., O'Connor, K., & Seeram, R. (2013). Current progress on bio-based polymers and their future trends. Progress in Biomaterials, 2(1 (December 2013). https://doi.org/10.1186/2194-0517-2-8
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Abstract

Abstract This article reviews the recent trends, developments, and future applications of bio-based polymers produced from renewable resources. Bio-based polymers are attracting increased attention due to environmental concerns and the realization that global petroleum resources are finite. Bio-based polymers not only replace existing polymers in a number of applications but also provide new combinations of properties for new applications. A range of bio-based polymers are presented in this review, focusing on general methods of production, properties, and commercial applications. The review examines the technological and future challenges discussed in bringing these materials to a wide range of applications, together with potential solutions, as well as discusses the major industry players who are bringing these materials to the market.

Keywords

  • Bio-based polymers,
  • Renewable resources,
  • Biotechnologies,
  • Sustainable materials
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