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February 5, 2026Materials2 citationsOpen Access

Aromatic Ester Bioplastics from Wood and Cellulose: Greener Cinnamates vs. Benzoates

Aromatic Ester Bioplastics from Wood and Cellulose: Cinnamates as Greener Alternatives to Benzoates

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LFLuke FromentJLJacqueline LeasePSPrabu Satria Sejati

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Research demonstrates improved tensile strength in bioplastics made from wood, highlighting sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics.

Key Points

  • The aim is to develop biodegradable plastics using wood and cellulose, focusing on cinnamates as alternatives to benzoates.
  • One-pot synthesis of cinnamate and benzoate esters from microcrystalline cellulose and pine sawdust
  • Evaluation of tensile strength
  • Analysis of hydrophobic properties and thermoplastic behavior
  • Pine esters show tensile strengths of 5–8 MPa, compared to 1–3 MPa for MCC
  • Contact angles for the films range from 80–100°, indicating hydrophobicity
  • Cinnamates are identified as a superior alternative to benzoates for sustainable packaging

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Froment et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698434ebf1d9ada3c1fb395ehttps://doi.org/10.3390/ma19030574
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