Green Pathways for the Enzymatic Synthesis of Furan-Based Polyesters and Polyamides

Abstract

The attention towards the utilization of sustainable feedstocks for polymer synthesis has grown exponentially in recent years . One of the spotlighted monomers derived from renewable resources is 2 , 5 - furandicarboxylic acid ( FDCA ), one of the most promising bio - based monomers , due to its resemblance to petroleum - based terephthalic acid . Very interesting synthetic routes using this monomer have been reported in the last two decades . Combining the use of bio based monomers and non - toxic chemicals via enzymatic polymerizations can lead to a robust and favorable approach towards a greener technology of bio - based polymer production . In this chapter , a brief introduction to FDCA - based monomers and enzymatic polymerizations is given , particularly focusing on furan based polymers and their polymerization . In addition , an outline of the recent developments in the field of enzymatic polymerizations is discussed . ,