A Brief Review of Poly (Butylene Succinate) (PBS) and Its Main Copolymers: Synthesis, Blends, Composites, Biodegradability, and Applications
University of Pisa · National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology
Abstract
PBS, an acronym for poly (butylene succinate), is an aliphatic polyester that is attracting increasing attention due to the possibility of bio-based production, as well as its balanced properties, enhanced processability, and excellent biodegradability. This brief review has the aim to provide the status concerning the synthesis, production, thermal, morphological and mechanical properties underlying biodegradation ability, and major applications of PBS and its principal copolymers.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 22.20
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 160
Authors
5- LALaura Aliotta
University of Pisa, National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology
- MSMaurizia Seggiani
University of Pisa, National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology
- ALAndrea Lazzeri
University of Pisa, National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology
- VGVito GiganteCorresponding
University of Pisa, National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology
- PCPatrizia CinelliCorresponding
University of Pisa, National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology
Topics & keywords
- Biodegradation
- Materials science
- Copolymer
- Polybutylene succinate
- Polyester
- Degradation (telecommunications)
- Composite material
- Polymer