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Biobased Biodegradable Polybutylene Succinate Polymers and Composites: Synthesis, Structure Properties and Applications—A Review
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This review examines polybutylene succinate (PBS), a biodegradable polyester derived from bio-based feedstocks, covering its synthesis, structural properties, and applications as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics in packaging and agricultural films.
The materialization of polybutylene succinate (PBS) belongs to the family of polyesters which are degradable and biodegradable, their biodegradability properties have attracted enormous interest for product development toward... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Tech Science Press
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