Design of sustainable polymers based on 2,5-furanodicarboxylic acid and evaluation of their (bio)degradability
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Resumo: | The excessive production of conventional polymers (routinely called plastics), and the related depletion of fossil sources, as well as the environmental pollution, has prompted massive research on sustainable polymers alternatives to current fossil-based homologs. 2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) has been highlighted as a promising bio-based key chemical for polyesters production, mainly due to the similarity of this renewable monomer with the well-known terephthalic acid (TPA). One of the most promising FDCA-based polyesters developed so far is, undoubtedly, poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PEF). PEF is considered the renewable alternative to the fossil-based poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), suitable for packaging applications, among others. PEF has a very interesting set of properties, including, for example, high thermal properties and superior barrier behavior. Despite the enormous efforts put in studying PEF properties and applications, PEF end-life has been barely addressed. In this vein, in this work, we aim to study the biodegradation of PEF using the Penicillium brevicompactum fungus (Chapter. II). The biodegradation of PEF by the fungus was evaluated through gravimetric and ATR-FTIR analyses. P. brevicompactum did not demonstrate the ability to degrade PEF. On the contrary, a negative effect was observed on the growth of the fungus. These results intensify the hypothesis that PEF is poorly biodegradable and highlight the need to better study alternative more biodegradable polymers. Therefore a series of copolyesters from the FDCA and other renewable-based aliphatic compounds the poly(isosorbide 2,5-furandicarboxylate)-copoly( isosorbide 1,12-dodecanedioate) (PIsFDD) were successfully synthesized. Their structure was checked by ATR-FTIR, 1H and 13C NMR, and X-ray diffraction, and their thermal properties were evaluated by TGA, DSC, and DMTA. The PIsFDD copolyesters depending on the monomeric quantities exhibited amorphous or semi-crystalline character and thermal stability up to 290 °C. Additionally, hydrolytic/enzymatic degradation of PIsFDDs showed promising results namely for PIsFDD 10/90 a 10.5% weight loss was reached. These copolyesters showed the potential to be applied as (bio)degradable products. |
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Design of sustainable polymers based on 2,5-furanodicarboxylic acid and evaluation of their (bio)degradabilityPoly (ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate)CopolyestersPoly (isosorbide 2,5- furandicarboxylate)-co-poly(isosorbide 1,12 - dodecanedioate)(Bio)degradationPenicillium brevicompactumThe excessive production of conventional polymers (routinely called plastics), and the related depletion of fossil sources, as well as the environmental pollution, has prompted massive research on sustainable polymers alternatives to current fossil-based homologs. 2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) has been highlighted as a promising bio-based key chemical for polyesters production, mainly due to the similarity of this renewable monomer with the well-known terephthalic acid (TPA). One of the most promising FDCA-based polyesters developed so far is, undoubtedly, poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PEF). PEF is considered the renewable alternative to the fossil-based poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), suitable for packaging applications, among others. PEF has a very interesting set of properties, including, for example, high thermal properties and superior barrier behavior. Despite the enormous efforts put in studying PEF properties and applications, PEF end-life has been barely addressed. In this vein, in this work, we aim to study the biodegradation of PEF using the Penicillium brevicompactum fungus (Chapter. II). The biodegradation of PEF by the fungus was evaluated through gravimetric and ATR-FTIR analyses. P. brevicompactum did not demonstrate the ability to degrade PEF. On the contrary, a negative effect was observed on the growth of the fungus. These results intensify the hypothesis that PEF is poorly biodegradable and highlight the need to better study alternative more biodegradable polymers. Therefore a series of copolyesters from the FDCA and other renewable-based aliphatic compounds the poly(isosorbide 2,5-furandicarboxylate)-copoly( isosorbide 1,12-dodecanedioate) (PIsFDD) were successfully synthesized. Their structure was checked by ATR-FTIR, 1H and 13C NMR, and X-ray diffraction, and their thermal properties were evaluated by TGA, DSC, and DMTA. The PIsFDD copolyesters depending on the monomeric quantities exhibited amorphous or semi-crystalline character and thermal stability up to 290 °C. Additionally, hydrolytic/enzymatic degradation of PIsFDDs showed promising results namely for PIsFDD 10/90 a 10.5% weight loss was reached. These copolyesters showed the potential to be applied as (bio)degradable products.A produção massiva de polímeros convencionais (comumente designados por plásticos) com base em recursos fósseis e a poluição do meio ambiente têm fomentado a investigação em polímeros de origem renovável como alternativas mais sustentáveis. Neste sentido, o ácido 2,5-furandicarboxílico (FDCA) é um destacado monómero de origem renovável para a síntese de polímeros, nomeadamente o poli(2,5-furanodicarboxilato de etileno) (PEF). O PEF tem uma série de propriedades térmicas, mecânicas e de barreira bastante promissoras, o que o torna uma alternativa renovável ao polímero de origem fóssil poli(tereftalato de etileno) (PET), para a produção de embalagens plásticas, entre outras aplicações. Para diminuir possíveis impactos ambientais é importante que, para além da sua origem renovável, o fim-de-vida do PEF (assim como de qualquer plástico) seja devidamente acautelado, nomeadamente via (bio)degradação. Contudo, há uma falha na literatura no que toca ao estudo do fim-de-vida, nomeadamente via (bio)degradação dos polímeros baseados no FDCA, tais como o PEF. Nesse sentido, no presente trabalho pretendemos estudar a biodegradação do PEF (Cap.II) utilizando o fungo Penicillium brevicompactum. Neste estudo, foi avaliado a biodegradação do PEF pelo fungo P. brevicompactum por análise gravimetrica e por espectroscopia de infravermelho. O P. brevicompactum não demonstrou capacidade de degradar o PEF. Pelo contrário, foi observado um efeito negativo no crescimento do fungo. Estes resultados intensificam a hipótese de que o PEF é pouco biodegradável e evidenciam a necessidade de desenhar outros polímeros cuja biodegradabilidade possa ser mais efetiva e modelada. Por conseguinte, num segundo estudo, sintetizou-se com sucesso uma nova série de (co)poliésteres de origem renovável, os poli(2,5-furandicarboxilato de isosorbido)-co-poli(1,12-dodecanodioato de isosorbido)s (PIsFDDs) e avaliouse a sua (bio)degradação (Cap.III). A estrutura dos PIsFDDs foi confirmada detalhadamente por caraterização via espectroscopias de infravermelho, ressonância magnética de 1H e 13C e difração de raios-X; e as suas propriedades térmicas avaliadas por TGA, DSC e DMTA. Estes novos polímeros, dependendo das quantidades relativas de FDCA e ácido dodecanodioico, exibiram carácter amorfo ou semi-cristalino e estabilidade térmica até cerca de 290 °C. Adicionalmente, realizou-se a (bio)degradação hidrolítica/enzimática dos PIsFDDs, onde se observou valores promissores, nomeadamente para o PIsFDD 10/90 a perda de peso atingiu os 10.5% após 35 dias de incubação, apresentando, em geral, potencial para serem aplicados em produtos (bio)degradáveis.2021-03-24T15:01:10Z2021-02-25T00:00:00Z2021-02-25info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/masterThesisapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10773/31009engPatrício, Rafael Marquesinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2024-02-22T11:59:54Zoai:ria.ua.pt:10773/31009Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-20T03:03:00.059488Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Design of sustainable polymers based on 2,5-furanodicarboxylic acid and evaluation of their (bio)degradability |
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Design of sustainable polymers based on 2,5-furanodicarboxylic acid and evaluation of their (bio)degradability |
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Design of sustainable polymers based on 2,5-furanodicarboxylic acid and evaluation of their (bio)degradability Patrício, Rafael Marques Poly (ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) Copolyesters Poly (isosorbide 2,5- furandicarboxylate)-co-poly(isosorbide 1,12 - dodecanedioate) (Bio)degradation Penicillium brevicompactum |
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Design of sustainable polymers based on 2,5-furanodicarboxylic acid and evaluation of their (bio)degradability |
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Design of sustainable polymers based on 2,5-furanodicarboxylic acid and evaluation of their (bio)degradability |
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Design of sustainable polymers based on 2,5-furanodicarboxylic acid and evaluation of their (bio)degradability |
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Design of sustainable polymers based on 2,5-furanodicarboxylic acid and evaluation of their (bio)degradability |
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Design of sustainable polymers based on 2,5-furanodicarboxylic acid and evaluation of their (bio)degradability |
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Patrício, Rafael Marques |
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Patrício, Rafael Marques |
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Patrício, Rafael Marques |
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Poly (ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) Copolyesters Poly (isosorbide 2,5- furandicarboxylate)-co-poly(isosorbide 1,12 - dodecanedioate) (Bio)degradation Penicillium brevicompactum |
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Poly (ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) Copolyesters Poly (isosorbide 2,5- furandicarboxylate)-co-poly(isosorbide 1,12 - dodecanedioate) (Bio)degradation Penicillium brevicompactum |
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The excessive production of conventional polymers (routinely called plastics), and the related depletion of fossil sources, as well as the environmental pollution, has prompted massive research on sustainable polymers alternatives to current fossil-based homologs. 2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) has been highlighted as a promising bio-based key chemical for polyesters production, mainly due to the similarity of this renewable monomer with the well-known terephthalic acid (TPA). One of the most promising FDCA-based polyesters developed so far is, undoubtedly, poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PEF). PEF is considered the renewable alternative to the fossil-based poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), suitable for packaging applications, among others. PEF has a very interesting set of properties, including, for example, high thermal properties and superior barrier behavior. Despite the enormous efforts put in studying PEF properties and applications, PEF end-life has been barely addressed. In this vein, in this work, we aim to study the biodegradation of PEF using the Penicillium brevicompactum fungus (Chapter. II). The biodegradation of PEF by the fungus was evaluated through gravimetric and ATR-FTIR analyses. P. brevicompactum did not demonstrate the ability to degrade PEF. On the contrary, a negative effect was observed on the growth of the fungus. These results intensify the hypothesis that PEF is poorly biodegradable and highlight the need to better study alternative more biodegradable polymers. Therefore a series of copolyesters from the FDCA and other renewable-based aliphatic compounds the poly(isosorbide 2,5-furandicarboxylate)-copoly( isosorbide 1,12-dodecanedioate) (PIsFDD) were successfully synthesized. Their structure was checked by ATR-FTIR, 1H and 13C NMR, and X-ray diffraction, and their thermal properties were evaluated by TGA, DSC, and DMTA. The PIsFDD copolyesters depending on the monomeric quantities exhibited amorphous or semi-crystalline character and thermal stability up to 290 °C. Additionally, hydrolytic/enzymatic degradation of PIsFDDs showed promising results namely for PIsFDD 10/90 a 10.5% weight loss was reached. These copolyesters showed the potential to be applied as (bio)degradable products. |
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