Programmed photodegradation of polymeric/oligomeric materials derived from renewable bioresources.
Renewable polymeric materials derived from biomass with built-in phototriggers were synthesized and evaluated for degradation under irradiation of UV light. Complete decomposition of the polymeric materials was observed with recovery of the monomer that was used to resynthesize the polymers.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 (USA).
Saravanakumar
S
Rajendran
Ramya
R
Raghunathan
Ivan
I
Hevus
Retheesh
R
Krishnan
Angel
A
Ugrinov
Mukund P
MP
Sibi
Dean C
DC
Webster
Jayaraman
J
Sivaguru
D005663:Furans / Q000737:chemistry; D055772:Green Chemistry Technology; D010782:Photolysis; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
D005663:Furans; D011108:Polymers; C039281:furan
bio-renewable materials; green chemistry; photodegradation; phototriggers; sustainable materials