Synthesis of Biobased Poly(butylene Furandicarboxylate) Containing Polysulfone with Excellent Thermal Resistance Properties

Biomacromolecules. 2024 Mar 11;25(3):1825-1837. doi: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01272. Epub 2024 Feb 9.

Abstract

A synthetic biopolymer derived from furandicarboxylic acid monomer and hydroxyethyl-terminated poly(ether sulfone) is presented. The synthesis involves 4,4'-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone and 4,4-dihydroxydiphenyl sulfone, resulting in poly(butylene furandicarboxylate)-poly(ether sulfone) copolyesters (PBFES) through melt polycondensation with titanium-catalyzed polymerization. This facile method yields segmented polyesters incorporating polysulfone, creating a versatile group of high-temperature thermoplastics with adjustable thermomechanical properties. The PBFES copolyesters demonstrate an impressive tensile modulus of 2830 MPa and a tensile strength of 84 MPa for PBFES55. Additionally, the poly(ether sulfone) unit imparts a relatively high glass transition temperature (Tg), ranging from 36.6 °C for poly(butylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) to 112.3 °C for PBFES62. Moreover, the complete amorphous film of PBFES exhibits excellent transparency and solvent resistance, making it suitable for applications, such as food packaging materials.

MeSH terms

  • Alkenes*
  • Biocompatible Materials*
  • Ethers
  • Polyesters*
  • Polymers*
  • Sulfones

Substances

  • polysulfone P 1700
  • butylene
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polyesters
  • Sulfones
  • Ethers
  • Alkenes
  • Polymers