Eco-friendly thermoset polymer developed by a joint research team from Chungnam National University and the Korea Research Institute Chemical Technology / Courtesy of Chungnam National University
A joint research team from Chungnam National University and the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) has developed a recyclable and biodegradable material for eco-friendly plastics.
The university said Thursday that a team, led by professor Koo Jun-mo of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, has developed an eco-friendly thermoset polymer in collaboration with a KRICT team led by professors Shin Gi-young and Jeon Hyeon-yeol.
The development is notable as the new thermoset polymer is both recyclable and biodegradable. Plastics made from the material biodegrade within six weeks, according to the university.
The findings were published July 6 in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering under the title, “Structurally Tuned Citric Acid–Based Polyester Thermoset with Balanced Barrier, Durability, and Biodegradation Performance.”
