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February 8, 2026Green Chemistry0 citationsOpen Access

Enzymatic polymerization of various biobased and biodegradable BHMTHF-based (co)polyesters

CPCornelis PostGKGeorge KarchilakisDMDina Maniar

Key Points

  • The research aims to synthesize BHMTHF-based (co)polyesters using enzymatic methods.
  • Synthesized three series of BHMTHF-based (co)polyesters.
  • Used enzymatic polymerization techniques.
  • Focused on biobased and biodegradable characteristics.
  • Successfully created various BHMTHF-based (co)polyesters.
  • Demonstrated the enzymatic method as an effective synthesis route.
  • Highlighted the potential use of these materials in eco-friendly applications.

Abstract

2,5-bishydroxymethyltetrahydrofuran (BHMTHF), also known as 2,5-tetrahydrofurandimethanol (THFDM), is a sugar-derived monomer containing a rigid alicyclic tetrahydrofuran ring structure. In this study, three series of BHMTHF-based (co)polyesters were enzymatically synthesized using...

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Post et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6988292d0fc35cd7a8849410https://doi.org/10.1039/d5gc06368j
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