Emerging Bio-Based Polymers from Lab to Market: Current Strategies, Market Dynamics and Research Trends

  • Tomy Muringayil Joseph
  • , Aparna Beena Unni
  • , K. S. Joshy
  • , Debarshi Kar Mahapatra
  • , Józef Haponiuk
  • , Sabu Thomas

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Abstract

Due to the rising worldwide demand for green chemicals, the bio-based polymer market is anticipated to expand substantially in the future. The synthesis of functional polymers has been a burgeoning area of research for decades. The primary driving force behind the development of bio-based polymers has been their compostability and biodegradability, which are critical given the public concern about waste. Significant advancements in the method for refining biomass raw materials towards the creation of bio-based construction materials and products are driving this rise. Bio-based polymers with this chemical structure are more flexible and adaptive, which allows them to attain their intended characteristics and functionalities. In commercial applications and healthcare and biotechnology, where completely manufactured, naturally occurring biomolecules are utilized and such polymers have the greatest impact. At the same time, limitations in polymer architectural control, biostability, and structural dynamics hinder the creation of biocompatible and functionally varied polymers. From this standpoint, the importance of functional biosynthetic polymers in the future years is highlighted, as well as new methods for addressing the aforementioned challenges. The article comprehensively highlighted the current strategies, market dynamics, and research trends of emerging Bio-Based Polymers. In addition, the most recent scientific breakthroughs in bio-based polymers are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Article number30
JournalC-Journal of Carbon Research
Volume9
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • biocompatible
  • biodegradable
  • compostable
  • market dynamics
  • polymers
  • research trends
  • sustainable

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science (miscellaneous)
  • Environmental Science (miscellaneous)

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