The record reports fully renewable, chemically recyclable copolyesters derived from 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid and 2,5-tetrahydrofurandimethanol.
“Fully renewable and chemically recyclable copolyesters derived from 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid and 2,5-tetrahydrofurandimethanol” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2026.112270
NatureWorks has opened a 75,000-ton PLA facility in Thailand, according to the report.
“NatureWorks Opens 75,000-Ton PLA Facility in Thailand” (title)
Avantium has produced the first batch of furandicarboxylic acid at its Delfzijl plant.
“Avantium produces first batch of furandicarboxylic acid at Delfzijl plant” (title)
Compatibilized PLA/PBSA blends with a chain extender were prepared and characterized, with the PLA20 blend reaching 225.7% elongation at break and improved notched impact strength.
“The PLA20 blend achieves an optimal balance of properties, combining improved notched impact strength with elongation at break of 225.7%” (abstract)
doi:10.1007/s10965-026-05146-4
A phase-separation strategy is reported for a high-strength bio-based epoxy vitrimer with closed-loop recyclability in carbon fiber-reinforced composites.
doi:10.1016/j.compositesb.2026.114006
Engineered Escherichia coli is reported to produce high levels of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) from a glycerol-xylose mixture.
doi:10.1016/j.jtice.2026.106695
Bio-based poly(butylene succinate-co-sebacate) copolyesters were made by melt polycondensation at varied succinic/sebacic ratios; the 20 mol% sebacic acid grade showed higher tensile strength and elongation than PBSA.
“PBSSe with 20 mol% of sebacic acid exhibits 37% higher tensile strength” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/pola.70361
Recombinant Cupriavidus necator expressing a P. putida PHA synthase accumulated up to 13 g/L of scl-co-mcl PHA copolymers in two-stage fed-batch fermentation on molasses and palm oil.
“mcl-C19 could accumulate up to 13 g/l and 49.6% content of scl-co-mcl PHA copolymers” (abstract)
doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-11122985/v1
Furanova is moving its pilot plant for a PEF precursor to Gendorf, according to the report.
“Furanova: Pilotanlage für PEF-Vorprodukt zieht nach Gendorf” (title)
Cardanol from cashew nut shells was converted to a pentadecylcaprolactone monomer and polymerized, giving a homopolymer and statistical copolyesters with caprolactone of reduced crystallinity.
“The biorenewable feedstock cardanol, a phenol compound substituted with an unsaturated C15 hydrocarbon chain” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/cssc.71014
Star aliphatic polyester thermoplastic elastomers with stereodefective poly(lactide) end diblocks were synthesized in a one-pot, one-catalyst route, trading a modest melting-point drop for melt processing below decomposition.
“the synthesis of APTPE stars containing stereodefective poly(lactide) end diblocks” (abstract)
doi:10.1021/acsmacrolett.6c00423
A bio-based 1,12-dodecanediol is used to internally plasticize poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate), reported as turning a brittle furanoate polyester into a ductile, high-barrier material.
“Internal plasticization of poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) by a bio-based 1,12-dodecanediol” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130972
ABA triblock copolyesters with poly(L-lactide) hard blocks and a caprolactone-lactide soft midblock were made by solution and one-pot bulk routes and tested as PLA toughening agents.
doi:10.1021/acspolymersau.6c00173
Balrampur Chini plans to set up India's first large-scale sugarcane-based biopolymer plant in Uttar Pradesh.
“Balrampur Chini to set up India's first large-scale sugarcane-based biopolymer plant in Uttar Pradesh” (title)
Study finds PHA synthases from Allochromatium vinosum and Chromobacterium sp. USM2 are not strictly stereospecific and can produce stereoirregular poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) in vitro.
“they demonstrate the capability of producing stereoirregular P3HB in vitro” (abstract)
doi:10.1021/acsappcat.6c00056
PHBV biosynthesised from fermented dairy manure was blended with PLA and reactive melt-processed with TAIC, Joncryl and talc, then injection moulded and compared with commercial blends.
“Blends of the purified PHBV with poly(lactic acid) (PLA) were reactive melt-processed with triallyl isocyanurate” (abstract)
doi:10.3390/ma19204406
The study examines talc-enhanced crystallization of poly(ethylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate), including kinetics, nucleation and crystal microstructure.
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130603
Titanium alkoxide and zinc complex catalysts convert PLA waste by alcoholysis into lactyl-based diols that are polycondensed with adipic acid into new copolyesters.
“selective alcoholysis of PLA promoted by a commercial titanium alkoxide” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/cplu.70261
Study examines energy absorption of PLA/PBAT and PLA/PBS biodegradable blends in relation to phase morphology and microsphere-based foaming.
“Energy Absorption of PLA/PBAT and PLA/PBS Biodegradable Polymer Blends” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.aiepr.2026.100288
Metabolic and enzyme engineering in Escherichia coli is applied for biosynthesis of the furan monomer 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid.
“highly efficient biosynthesis of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2026.134989
Pine kraft lignin-based polyurethane elastomers with phenolic–carbamate dual crosslinking are reported as strong, tough and recyclable.
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.178662
Fully bio-based poly(lactic acid) composites were developed by solvent-free reactive blending for enhanced toughness, heat resistance and flame retardancy.
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2026.110034
Non-equimolar stereocomplex polylactide fibers are reported to strengthen and toughen poly(L-lactic acid) via interfacial stereocomplexation while retaining transparency.
doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.154969
Heterologous polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase expression in Rhodobacter capsulatus is reported to enable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) production from fatty acids.
doi:10.1016/j.jbiosc.2026.06.005
Complete genome and cultivation data for Zobellella denitrificans MW1 show PHB production from sucrose and beet molasses, reaching 76% PHB of cell dry weight in flasks.
“sucrose yielding up to 76% PHB of cell dry weight (CDW) in flasks” (abstract)
doi:10.1016/j.micres.2026.128785
Epoxidised soybean oil regulates interfacial phase dispersion in PLA containing a bio-based phosphorus/nitrogen flame retardant, targeting fire safety and UV shielding.
“ESO-assisted interfacial regulation of PLA containing a bio-based P/N flame retardant” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130663
PLA was plasticized with bio-based dibutyl succinate, fumarate and maleate and reactively extruded with dicumyl peroxide; elongation at break rose above 220% for plasticized systems.
“increasing elongation at break from 4.9% for neat PLA to values above 220% for all plasticized systems” (abstract)
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130902
Alkoxysilane additives yield non-isocyanate polyhydroxyurethane foams with low density and humidity-responsive rebound resilience, the authors report.
“This work demonstrates a simple and versatile alkoxysilane-assisted self-co-blowing strategy toward low-density NIPU cellular materials” (abstract)
doi:10.26434/chemrxiv.15009898/v1
A newly identified extracellular PHA depolymerase, Cf PhaZ, was characterised and degraded industrially relevant bioplastic films up to 40% conversion into soluble monomers.
“Cf PhaZ efficiently degraded industrially relevant bioplastic films, reaching up to 40% conversion into soluble monomers” (abstract)
doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.154787
Acid-etched nano-TiO2 was used as catalyst to synthesise bio-based poly(ethylene-co-cyclohexanedimethylene furanoate) copolyesters with higher molecular weight and reduced yellowing than a conventional catalyst.
“nano-TiO 2 catalysts with different loadings and HCl etching conditions were employed for the catalytic synthesis of PECF copolyesters” (abstract)
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130943
The POLYMERS-5B project reports pilot-scale lipase-catalysed polyesters from tomato and olive pomace with about 2 GPa modulus and Tg of at least 80 degrees Celsius.
“polyesters with an elastic modulus of approximately 2 GPa and a glass transition temperature of at least 80 degrees Celsius” (abstract)
doi:10.5071/34theubce2026-idv.3.35
Aluminum phenolate catalysts enabled melt ring-opening copolymerization of L-lactide with six- and seven-membered cyclic carbonates, giving sequence-controlled poly(lactide-carbonate) copolymers with tunable thermal and mechanical properties.
“sequence-controlled poly(lactide-carbonate) copolymers via ring-opening copolymerization (ROCOP)” (abstract)
doi:10.1021/acs.macromol.6c01662
Dongsung Chemical and CJ Biomaterials introduce a PHA-based ECOVIVA hotmelt adhesive for the US market.
“First PHA-Based ECOVIVA® Hotmelt Adhesive Available in the US Market” (title)
A bio-based poly(dodecamethylene-co-hexamethylene itaconate) prepolymer was synthesized by catalyst-free, solvent-free polycondensation and optimized with a Box-Behnken design for future UV-curable formulations.
“no other examples of the synthesis of such a binary polyester have been reported” (abstract)
doi:10.1007/s10924-026-03971-8
Blends of poly(l-lactide) and poly(meso-lactide) were characterised by DSC, rheology and AFM, with results indicating the two polylactides are largely immiscible.
“These results suggest that PMLA and PLLA are largely immiscible.” (abstract)
doi:10.1122/8.0001229
A study reports bio-based epoxy vitrimers using dual dynamic bonds that the authors describe as strong and self-healing.
“Dual dynamic bonds yield strong, self-healing bio-based epoxy vitrimers” (title)
The study examines combined effects of PMMA blending and shear flow on stereocomplex crystallization in PLLA/PDLA racemic blends.
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130538
The record reports UV-curable bio-based castor oil-modified poly(L-lactide) with adhesion and ductility.
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130595
Study reports how varying tall oil-based bio-polyol content changes the physico-chemical and morphological properties of viscoelastic polyurethane foams.
“tall oil-based bio-polyol content” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130624
PHB blended with PHB-g-MA made by microwave or extruder grafting was characterised after accelerated weathering; the additive increased biological decomposition of the blends.
“Accelerated Weathering Performance and Biodegradation of Polyhydroxybutyrate” (title)
doi:10.1002/star.70309
Yeast bioaugmentation is used to promote medium-chain carboxylate and polyhydroxyalkanoate production from cheese whey.
doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2026.134979
Cardanol-derived photocurable epoxy acrylate resins with bioinspired rigid-flexible alternating structures are developed for advanced solder mask use.
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.178498
Vanillin-based epoxy vitrimers are reported, regulated by two different dynamic covalent bonds.
doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2026.115094
Bio-based polyurethane elastomers are prepared from lignin polyol and PHB-diol as dual feedstocks, with the title reporting enhanced mechanical and thermal performance.
“Dual-feedstock bio-based polyurethane elastomers from lignin polyol and PHB-diol” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.153972
An enzyme–deep eutectic solvent treatment of bamboo fibre is used in interfacial engineering to construct lignin-regenerated bio-based polyurethane foam.
“construct lignin-regenerated high-performance bio-based polyurethane foam” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.124433
Atomically dispersed Mn atoms on nitrogen-doped carbon are reported as an efficient catalyst for converting 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid.
doi:10.1016/j.jcat.2026.117097
Polyol blends are tailored for lignin oxyalkylation to produce soy-lignin-based polyurethane flexible foams.
doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2026.04.031
Reinforcement mechanisms are compared in bio-based rigid polyurethane foams made from castor oil and Tetraclinis articulata lignin with upcycled graphite fillers.
“bio-based rigid polyurethane foams derived from castor oil and Tetraclinis articulata lignin” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.materresbull.2026.114215
Citrate-based polymers are used to form poly(lactic acid) stereocomplexes with enhanced toughness and on-demand regulated degradation, according to the title.
doi:10.1016/j.matlet.2026.141022
The title reports mechanical and thermal property enhancement of an isosorbide-based bio-epoxy resin using interface-engineered silica nanoparticles.
“Mechanical and thermal property enhancement of an isosorbide-based bio-epoxy resin” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.nxmate.2026.103499
A review examines lignin-derived monomers as bio-based substitutes for conventional polyols in polyurethane synthesis.
“lignin is well-suited to substitute conventional polyols in polyurethane synthesis” (abstract)
doi:10.1016/j.nxmate.2026.103722
The work reports dinuclear aluminum complexes with thio-Schiff base ligands that enhance lactide ring-opening polymerization.
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130984
Bio-based polyurethane coatings are prepared from sugarcane bagasse acetosolv lignin and reported to show enhanced anticorrosive performance.
doi:10.1016/j.porgcoat.2026.110349
Coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations probe how ENR chain length and dual crosslinking networks affect mechanical behaviour of PLA/epoxidized natural rubber blends.
“coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations were employed to investigate PLA/ENR blends with different ENR chain lengths and dual crosslinking networks” (abstract)
doi:10.1021/acsapm.6c03053
Bovine serum albumin cross-linked with dynamic vinylogous urethane bonds and thermally denatured is reported to give recyclable protein plastics with tensile strengths up to 35 MPa.
“Cross-linking a priori brittle bovine serum albumin (BSA) with dynamic vinylogous urethane (VU) linkages produces robust plastics with tensile strengths of up to 35 MPa.” (abstract)
doi:10.1021/acsmacrolett.6c00434
Bio-based polyurethane foams were made from unmodified castor oil using oxidative decarboxylation of bis-oxamic acids as a masked-isocyanate, self-blowing approach requiring excess oxamic acid.
“Bio-based polyurethane foams were synthesized from unmodified castor oil using a masked-isocyanate strategy” (abstract)
doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2026.115127
Ethylene glycol plasticizers of differing chain length were used in zein biopolymers processed by extrusion and injection molding, tuning ductility, strength and hydrophobicity while retaining compostability.
“Ethylene glycol (1EG), diethylene glycol (2EG), triethylene glycol (3EG), and tetraethylene glycol (4EG) were introduced as plasticizers.” (abstract)
doi:10.1016/j.fpsl.2026.101856
Komagataeibacter xylinus produced bacterial cellulose from lactic acid and terephthalic acid, including a mixed feed mimicking depolymerised PET/PLA waste, with carbon source controlling membrane properties.
“the first report of BC synthesis by K. xylinus from LA as sole carbon source under static cultivation” (abstract)
doi:10.1016/j.mtcomm.2026.116292
A PBAT copolyester (PBAFT) was made by replacing part of the terephthalic acid with bio-based FDCA, reporting higher tensile strength and lower water vapour and oxygen permeability.
“PBAFT containing 10 mol% FDCA substitution exhibited a tensile strength of 32.5 MPa” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/pen.70915
CJ Biomaterials reports BPI and TÜV AUSTRIA certifications for a new PHACT all-PHA compound aimed at home-compostable cutlery.
“CJ Biomaterials Secures BPI, TÜV AUSTRIA Certifications for New PHACT™ All-PHA Compound” (title)
Thioctic acid and aromatic epoxy monomers were cross-linked through dynamic imine, disulfide and hydrogen bonds to form recyclable plastics and carbon-fibre composites, the authors report.
“cross-linking thioctic acid and aromatic petroleum-derived epoxy monomers through dynamic imine, disulfide, and hydrogen bonds” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/marc.70451
Cupriavidus necator H16 produced P(3HB-co-4HB) and P(3HB-co-3HV) copolymers from crude fish oil and waste cooking oil with γ-butyrolactone or sodium propionate precursors.
“Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) [P(3HB-co-4HB)] was synthesized when γ-butyrolactone was added as a precursor” (abstract)
doi:10.25073/2588-1140/vnunst.5942
Polyhydroxyalkanoates were produced from sugar beet molasses using Priestia megaterium, presented in the title as a cost-effective approach for eco-friendly bioplastics.
doi:10.1007/s11356-026-38285-8
DBU-catalyzed reactive compatibilization is applied to blends of bio-based PA11 and acrylate-natural rubber, targeting a sustainable thermoplastic elastomer.
“DBU-catalyzed reactive compatibilization for bio-based PA11 and acrylate-natural rubber blends” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2026.115095
The record studies structure–biodegradability relationships in immiscible PBAT/PHBHHx blend films.
doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2026.112342
The record reports a stretching method for enhancing the toughness of PHBV films.
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130545
A closed-loop approach uses a bio-based polyol for glycolysis and the synthesis of rigid polyurethane foams.
“Bio-based polyol-assisted glycolysis and synthesis of rigid polyurethane foams” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130662
News report states that low-voltage, membrane-free electrolysis produces hydrogen and FDCA.
“Low-voltage, membrane-free electrolysis produces hydrogen and FDCA” (title)
Palm oil-derived diethanolamide was copolymerised into silicone-grafted polyurethane-acrylic hybrid latexes and applied as pigment-printing binder on cotton fabric.
“high bio‐based content polyurethane–acrylic hybrid latexes with grafting silicone (Si‐POPUA)” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/slct.74840
A techno-economic assessment covers an integrated photovoltaic, chlor-alkali and oxidation process converting 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid.
“5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2026.135023
Cellulose-based nanohybrids are described as providing flame retardancy together with mechanical reinforcement in poly(lactide) composites.
doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2026.125756
A famine-end settling step is reported to enable granulation without loss of PHA enrichment in integrated nutrient-decoupled PHA production.
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.180045
Monolayer and multilayer biodegradable biocomposite blown films were studied for how PHBV and talc affect mechanical and barrier properties.
“Effect of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) and talc on mechanical and barrier properties” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2026.109990
Bio-based non-isocyanate polyurethane composites are designed for high thermal conductivity together with flame retardancy and self-healing capability.
“Bio-based high-thermal-conductivity non-isocyanate polyurethane composites with flame-retardant and self-healing capabilities” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2026.115037
Bioadhesives based on epoxidized lignin-polylysine networks are reported, described as high performance, water resistant and antimicrobial.
“antimicrobial bioadhesives by epoxidized lignin-polylysine networks” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2026.115052
FDM-printed PLA/PHB biocomposites reinforced with spray-dried cellulose nanocrystals are reported to show decoupled toughening and stiffening.
doi:10.1016/j.mtcomm.2026.116450
Bio-based benzoxazine monomers bearing hydroxyethyl and ethynyl groups are reported to give low melting points, thermal stability and flame retardancy.
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130593
Epoxy thermosets co-modified with a bio-based hyperbranched phosphorus polymer and red mud are studied for thermal degradation, combustion behaviour and mechanical properties.
“epoxy thermosets Co-modified with a bio-based hyperbranched phosphorus polymer and red mud” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130673
Branched PLA-g-poly(ethylene oxide) polymer fibers were constructed and reported to enable low-temperature dyeability.
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130986
Bio-based waterborne polyurethane coatings are developed for marine PET ropes with resistance to seawater intrusion, according to the title.
doi:10.1016/j.porgcoat.2026.110336
Study examines how lignin hierarchical structure, using carboxylated lignins with epoxidized oil, influences bio-based thermoset production.
“Hierarchical structure in lignins and their influence in bio-based thermoset production” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2026.106858
Vegetable oil-based non-isocyanate urethane methacrylate resins are developed for vat photopolymerization 3D printing.
“Vegetable oil-based non-isocyanate urethane methacrylate resins” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.susmat.2026.e02145
Study examines how composting conditions affect degradation of rigid PLA/PBAT composites, linking kinetic screening to micro-residue chemistry.
“Effects of composting conditions on rigid PLA/PBAT composite degradation” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2026.115852
Study examines how walnut-shell biochar pyrolysis temperature and loading affect crystallinity, thermal stability and composting biodegradation of PLA films.
“This study investigated how pyrolysis temperature and walnut-shell biochar content affect the structural, thermal and biodegradation behaviour of polylactic acid (PLA) films.” (abstract)
doi:10.1038/s41529-026-00891-9
Review discusses microbial synthesis and biodegradation of PHA, bacterial nanocellulose and PLA/PEF monomers, noting productivity, carbon efficiency and end-of-life constraints.
“focusing on polyhydroxyalkanoates, bacterial nanocellulose, and the monomers of polylactic acid and polyethylene furanoate” (abstract)
doi:10.1038/s41579-026-01370-3
Rice straw was liquefied after steam explosion and desilication, and the recovered nano-SiO₂ was used in a straw-based polyurethane coating that extended nitrogen release to 77 days.
“extending the nitrogen (N) release period from 49 to 77 days” (abstract)
doi:10.1186/s40538-026-01069-w
Castor oil and tea seed oil were converted via thiol-ene click chemistry into amphiphilic chain extenders, which were used to prepare waterborne polyurethane emulsions and films.
“castor oil (CO) and tea seed oil (TSO) were selected as feedstocks to fabricate bio-based hydrophilic chain extenders (HCEs) for water-based polyurethane (WPU)” (abstract)
doi:10.1186/s42825-026-00263-8
Two dilinoleic dimethacrylates with furan or bifuran cores were synthesised from furandicarboxylate diesters and photocured into crosslinked networks, with cell viability measured.
“two bio-based photocurable dilinoleic derivatives incorporating either a furan or bifuran core were synthesized and comparatively evaluated” (abstract)
doi:10.26434/chemrxiv.10002026/v3
News report states a cobalt-nitrogen carbon catalyst converts plant-derived HMF into a plastic building block with 93.4% yield.
“Cobalt-Nitrogen Carbon Catalyst Turns Plant-Derived HMF into Plastic Building Block with 93.4% Yield” (title)
Eugenol-derived siloxane epoxy toughener EPMOPTSi was synthesized and used to modify DGEBA resin; the study reports tensile, thermal and basalt-fibre composite property values.
“was synthesized from eugenol through hydrosilylation followed by epoxidation” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/pc.71686
Title reports modulation of polyhydroxyalkanoate crystallinity in Burkholderia sacchari under combined NaCl and citrate stress; no abstract provided.
doi:10.1007/s10924-026-03977-2
Moderately halophilic Bacillus strains produce poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) from agro-industrial wastes, and AgNP-PHB antimicrobial films are developed, per the title.
“Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) production from agro-industrial wastes by moderately halophilic Bacillus strains” (title)
doi:10.1007/s13399-026-07296-3
The title describes starch-based thermoreversible Diels–Alder networks as thermally processable thermoplastic starch with retarded retrogradation.
“Thermally processable thermoplastic starch with retarded retrogradation” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2026.112512
Review maps applications of CO2-polyol-based polyurethanes in adhesives, coatings, shape-memory materials, waterborne systems, battery binders and foams, discussing carbonate content effects.
“synthesized via the copolymerization of CO 2 with epoxides” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/cssc.71132
Silica nanoparticles of different sizes were used to regulate alkaline hydrolysis and composting disintegration of amorphous PLA and semicrystalline PLLA nanocomposites.
“the influence of nanoparticle size on degradation pathways has not been systematically investigated” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/pen.70920
Microcrystalline cellulose from Blepharis maderaspatensis is incorporated into PLA/PBAT blends to make 3D-printable biodegradable composites.
doi:10.1007/s10570-026-07232-8
Study describes bio-based rigid polyurethane foam composites using fish scale protein, phytic acid and a silane coupling agent for flame retardancy and mechanical reinforcement.
“Engineering bio-based ternary synergistic flame-retardant rigid polyurethane foam composites” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130905
Fatty-acid-esterified, thermoplasticized bamboo flour served as a biomass-derived deformable modifier that toughened PLA blends without forming new covalent bonds.
“These results demonstrate the potential of thermoplasticized bamboo flour as a deformable biomass modifier for toughening PLA.” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/pen.70936
Cardanol-based polyurethane acrylate networks with dynamic hindered urea bonds are designed for 4D printing, showing shape memory, thermochromism and closed-loop chemical recovery.
“programmable cardanol-based polyurethane acrylates with dynamic hindered urea bonds” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/smll.75955
The title reports non-isocyanate polyurethane resins made from food waste as a route to upcycling fatty acids.
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.182719
A castor oil-derived acrylate monomer with hindered urea bonds is blended with ethyl cellulose for photothermal dual-curing 3D printing resins with reported reparability.
“A castor oil-derived monomer bearing both acrylate groups and hindered urea bonds” (abstract)
doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.154746
Zirconia-supported Au–Pd alloy and core–shell nanocatalysts were compared for photo-assisted oxidation of HMF, showing wavelength-dependent selectivity toward FDCA.
“The selective oxidation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) into high-value intermediates and 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA)” (abstract)
doi:10.1016/j.mtcomm.2026.116309
Asymmetric fiber films made from chemically bonded polylactic acid and chitosan are reported for antibacterial applications.
doi:10.1016/j.surfin.2026.110873
Stabilized HMF oxidase variants plus kinetics-guided feeding relieved substrate inhibition and gave high-yield FDCA production from HMF in a 3 L reactor.
“converted 231.5 mM cumulative HMF input to 214.8 mM FDCA in a 3 L stirred-tank reactor over 72 h, giving a 92.8% molar yield” (abstract)
doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.6c08214
A titanium-catalysed coordination ring-opening transamidation copolymerization of caprolactone and caprolactam yielded poly(ester amide)s that recycle chemically and degrade in composting.
“coordination ring-opening transamidation copolymerization (CROTCP) mediated by a tetranuclear titanium catalyst” (abstract)
doi:10.1038/s41467-026-78220-6
Itaconic acid-based vitrimers with tailored confined phase separation are reported to give strong adhesion and environmental tolerance.
“Ultra-strong multifunctional itaconic acid-based vitrimers by tailored confined phase separation” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.182827
Ternary PLA hybrids with 10 wt.% magnesium and nano-hydroxyapatite at three ratios were compared for tensile, compressive and flexural response.
“three ternary hybrids containing a constant 10 wt.% total reinforcement at Mg:nHA ratios of 1:1, 3:1, and 1:3” (abstract)
doi:10.3390/polym18192438
Study characterises poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) produced by Burkholderia sacchari and how 3-hydroxyhexanoate content affects polymer properties.
“Physicochemical and Compositional Characterization of P(3HB-co-3HHx) Synthesized by Burkholderia sacchari” (title)
doi:10.13140/rg.2.2.22113.47204
The report says 3D printing demand pushed PLA prices higher, with Hisun Biomaterials' net profit up more than fivefold and Levima doubling.
“3D打印需求拉动聚乳酸价格走高，海正生材净利增超5倍、联泓新科翻倍” (title)
Nissei Plastic Industrial has developed and begun selling a plant-derived biodegradable bioplastic that compounds wood flour into PLA.
“日精樹脂工業、PLAに木粉配合の植物由来・生分解性バイオプラを開発・販売開始” (title)
A cyclopentadienyl-silsesquioxane titanium complex catalyzes rac-lactide ring-opening polymerization with heterotactic enrichment and L-lactide/ε-caprolactone copolymerization into tapered copolymers.
“The catalytic application of a cyclopentadienyl-silsesquioxane titanium complex” (abstract)
doi:10.1007/s44347-026-00070-8
The study analyses the Zobellella denitrificans MW1 genome, its carbon-source preferences and low-phosphate-driven polyhydroxybutyrate accumulation.
“Zobellella denitrificans MW1全基因组解析与碳源偏好及低磷驱动的聚羟基丁酸酯积累机制研究” (title)
Lipase-catalysed solventless polymerisation of two ketone-containing diesters gave pre-polyesters that were crosslinked with Priamine into amorphous, thermally more stable networks.
“two ketone-containing pre-polyesters based on dimethyl 2-oxoglutarate (pDMOG) and dimethyl 1,3-acetonedicarboxylate (pDADC), were obtained via a solventless polymerization reaction” (abstract)
doi:10.26434/chemrxiv.15009729/v1
Thermomechanically processed chitosan with propylene carbonate plasticizer and ZnO, CuO or TiO2 nanoparticles showed improved tensile strength, barrier and antimicrobial properties.
“Chitosan nanocomposites containing metal oxide nanoparticles” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/slct.74750
Fiber-saturation-point-guided microfibrillation of hemp hurd is used to enhance thermoplastic starch/polybutylene adipate terephthalate composites.
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.179503
Reports a bio-based waterborne polyurethane combining oxime-urethane, quadruple hydrogen bonds and h-BN for rapid photothermal self-healing.
“Rapid photothermal self-healing bio-based waterborne polyurethane” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.180278
The title describes using mechanochemically modified ceramic filter press waste as a functional filler in bio-based rigid polyurethane foams.
“mechanochemically modified ceramic filter press waste as a functional filler” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.nxmate.2026.102634
The study embeds enzymes in melt-spun poly(ethylene succinate) fibers to improve biodegradability.
doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2026.112312
Partial substitution with cardanol-based amine curing agents is reported to enhance both toughness and adhesion in epoxy systems.
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130606
The study examines how curing affects thermal-mechanical properties and mode I fracture behaviour of a low-glass-transition bio-based epoxy.
doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2026.109366
X-ray CT shows that pore morphology and banded distribution, rather than total porosity, govern crack initiation and fracture toughness in laser-sintered bio-based PA11.
“the fracture behavior of SLS-manufactured PA11 is better explained by the pore morphology and spatial distribution” (abstract)
doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2026.109394
Formaldehyde-free cardanol-sourced Mannich polyol is used in polyurethane/nano-silica self-cleaning coatings with anti-fouling and anti-icing properties.
“Formaldehyde-free Cardanol-sourced Mannich polyol based polyurethane” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.susmat.2026.e02142
Study optimizes HDI-mediated reactive melt-mixing chain extension of PBAT, reporting higher molecular weight and tensile strength than prolonged melt polycondensation while shortening reaction time.
“chain extension of PBAT with hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) via reactive melt-mixing” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/pen.70927
Thermoplastic whey protein isolate was modified with calcium stearate and PEG in a design-of-experiments study of structure, rheology and thermal behaviour; plasticization appeared incomplete.
“Tailoring Thermoplastic Whey Protein with Polyethylene Glycol and Calcium Stearate” (title)
doi:10.1021/acsomega.6c06950
Poly(vinyl cyclohexene carbonate) made from CO2 was grafted with alkyl thiols via thiol-ene click, tuning phase-change temperature and enthalpy for thermal energy storage.
“synthesized through PVCHC and different chain lengths of thiol” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/pola.70358
Molecular dynamics simulations and experiments compare eleven plasticizers in dialcohol and low-ordered cellulose, with glycerol and sorbitol showing the strongest plasticizing effects.
“Among the tested additives, glycerol and sorbitol showed the strongest plasticizing effects.” (abstract)
doi:10.1007/s10570-026-07240-8
Waste-derived walnut shell, cellulose and wood fillers were incorporated into PHBV; fillers increased stiffness, reduced tensile strength and altered hydrolytic degradation behaviour.
“natural waste-derived fillers, such as walnut shell (WS), cellulose (CEL), and wood filler (WF) were incorporated into PHBV matrices” (abstract)
doi:10.12913/22998624/224885
A vanillin-derived trifunctional aldehyde with Fe@polydopamine crosslinks soy protein isolate adhesive, raising dry and wet shear strength versus pure SPI.
“the dry and wet shear strengths of the SPI-10TAM-5Fe@PDA adhesive reached 2.45 and 1.28 MPa” (abstract)
doi:10.1021/acsapm.6c02724
Fed-batch experiments with Cupriavidus necator H16 grown on volatile fatty acids showed pH-dependent growth and PHA production, with best PHA production at pH 8.0.
“In contrast, optimal PHA production was observed at pH 8.0” (abstract)
doi:10.1186/s12934-026-03135-2
Energy storage films are described as derived from PLA, zein and a corn-oil-derived epoxidized fatty acid amide.
“Green energy storage films derived from sustainable bio-based materials based on PLA, zein” (title)
doi:10.1007/s10965-026-05140-w
Preprint title reports a PLA system using PAPP/La2O3 synergistic catalysis and uniaxial pre-stretching intended to give simultaneous flame retardancy and mechanical reinforcement.
doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-11047802/v1
Nissei Jushi has developed a PLA-based bioplastic named Lignoform, according to the report.
“日精樹脂、ＰＬＡベースに開発 バイオプラ「リグノフォーム」” (title)
The study examines how heat temperature affects molecular weight and thermal properties of PHBV with different comonomer contents.
doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2026.112276
Polylactide-based composites containing natural fillers were produced by fused filament fabrication 3D printing and their mechanical properties were assessed.
doi:10.12913/22998624/224930
A review on sustainable polyurethanes built from renewable building blocks and designed for circularity; no abstract was supplied.
doi:10.1002/macp.70348
Overview article on renewable resource feedstocks for sustainable epoxy resins.
doi:10.1007/s42247-026-01551-z
Short-chain-length PHA produced by the marine bacterium Pseudomonas sputi MaRe06 is reported to inhibit Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation.
“inhibits Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.bioorg.2026.110431
Malonate-grafted dialdehyde cellulose prepared by Knoevenagel condensation tunes mechanical and swelling properties of poly(acrylic acid-co-itaconic acid) bio-superabsorbents.
“Knoevenagel condensation for malonate-grafted dialdehyde cellulose” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2026.125651
Study examines the multi-scale pyrolysis mechanism of bio-based polyamide 4 in a melt-pyrolysis coupling process, framed as a chemical recycling route.
“multi-scale pyrolysis mechanism in the melt-pyrolysis coupling process of polyamide 4” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.179908
Describes renewable castor oil-based waterborne polyurethane protective coatings for oak wood, combining π–π stacking with covalent cross-linking.
“renewable castor oil-based waterborne polyurethane protective coatings for oak wood” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.182631
Reports a bio-based polyurethane with hierarchical supramolecular-covalent dynamic networks for room-temperature self-healing and triboelectric motion monitoring.
“Bio-based polyurethane with hierarchical supramolecular-covalent dynamic networks” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.182837
Covers lignin valorisation in bioplastics with an aim toward circular polymer composites.
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.183247
Carbon nanotube-reinforced cellulose ester nanocomposites are studied for mechanical performance, thermal energy storage, and electromagnetic attenuation.
“Interfacial engineering of carbon nanotube-reinforced cellulose ester nanocomposites” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2026.140940
The effect of combined imine, disulfide and phenol-carbamate dynamic bonds on thermal, mechanical and self-healing properties of polylactide networks was examined.
doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2026.115039
Paper reports hard-segment-tuned polyurethane prepolymers used to improve interfacial compatibility in high-content starch/PBAT biodegradable composite films.
doi:10.1016/j.grets.2026.100451
Study synthesises polyurethane modified asphalt from chemically recycled PET and castor oil, reporting synthesis, optimisation and performance evaluation.
doi:10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2026.104504
Paper reports chitosan nanoparticle-reinforced thermoplastic starch films for controlled release of NPK fertilizers and enhanced plant performance.
doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.153437
PHA inclusions produced by the microeukaryote Paramecium jenningsi are solvent-extracted and analytically characterized.
doi:10.1016/j.mimet.2026.107642
Fully bio-based sandwich coatings are applied to flexible polyurethane foam for flame retardancy, smoke suppression and thermal insulation.
“A fully bio-based sandwich coatings for simultaneous flame retardancy” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.susmat.2026.e02188
The study applies linear regression models to predict tensile strength of PHBV biocomposites filled with sunflower husk and discusses the models' limitations.
“Prediction of tensile strength of PHBV-sunflower husk biocomposites” (title)
doi:10.12913/22998624/222712
Laser-engraved PLA/PCL/SiO2 nanocomposite plates were produced and evaluated for relief printing and foil stamping, with SiO2 increasing thermal stability and stiffness.
“biodegradable printing plates based on polylactic acid (PLA), polycaprolactone (PCL), and silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles were produced for embellishment printing applications” (abstract)
doi:10.3390/su181910047
Potato and corn starch films reinforced with montmorillonite clay were cast and characterised by dynamic mechanical analysis.
“biodegradable starch-clay composite films produced from potato and corn starches reinforced with montmorillonite clay” (abstract)
doi:10.38124/ijisrt/26sep825
Exploratory work synthesizes and characterizes bio-based composite materials using starch and gelatin as representative matrix phases for sustainable toy scenarios.
“Bio-Based Composite Materials Using Starch and Gelatin as Representative Matrix Phases” (title)
CO2-based polycarbonates were sequentially modified via click chemistry and the Kabachnik–Fields reaction to add bio-based pendants, with the authors reporting improved strength, flame retardancy and fluorescence.
“combined click chemistry with the Kabachnik–Fields reaction for sequential postpolymerization modification of CO2-based polycarbonates” (abstract)
doi:10.1021/acsapm.6c03715
The title describes biodegradable starch/polyester laminates incorporating almond skin and its phenolic-rich extracts.
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130917
Phosphinephenolato nickel(II) complexes use bio-based dimethyl carbonate as polymerisation medium for high-density polyethylene, and carbonate comonomers give polar polyethylene.
“practically efficient production of high-density polyethylene (HDPE)” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/ange.3998761
Amphiphilic non-isocyanate polyurethane coatings with PDMS and MPEG prepolymers were tuned and tested for marine antifouling and fouling-release performance against several organisms.
“amphiphilic non‐isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) coatings containing reactive hydrophobic poly(dimethylsiloxane)” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/admi.70683
Potato and banana peel extracts and dairy industry effluent were tested as low-cost carbon sources for PHA biosynthesis by four bacterial strains.
“utilizing cost-effective carbon substrates derived from Agro-Industrial waste for PHA biosynthesis” (abstract)
doi:10.1134/s1062359026602892
Computational bioprospecting across four rounds identified natural hydroxymethylfurfural oxidases with improved activity for oxidising FFCA to FDCA, a PEF monomer step.
“The enzymatic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is a key step in the sustainable production of polyethylene furanoate (PEF)” (abstract)
doi:10.64898/2026.09.29.755274
Cardanol-based polybenzoxazine cross-linked with polyvinyl alcohol and filled with ZrO2 nanoparticles was prepared and tested as a proton exchange membrane for fuel cells.
“for proton transport membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) applications” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/pat.70763
Bio-based PA511 combined with 3D-printed biomimetic architectures is reported for wearable real-time cardiac monitoring with ultra-low force sensitivity.
“Synergistic electromechanical enhancement of biobased PA511 and 3D-printed biomimetic architectures” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.182814
Bacillus sp. under nitrogen limitation reached 82.9% PHA per cell dry weight with glucose at a C:N ratio of 38:1.
“supporting a maximum PHA content of 82.9% of cell dry weight at a C:N ratio of 38:1 after 48 h” (abstract)
doi:10.5071/34theubce2026-6cv.9.17
Study compares mechanical, thermal, electrical and piezoresistive behaviour of MWCNT/PLA TPMS lattice structures produced by fused filament fabrication.
“2 wt.% multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composite filament” (abstract)
doi:10.3390/polym18192449
Glycolate units adjacent to esters in multiunit macrolactones increase reactivity, enabling sequence-controlled polyesters by selective ring-opening polymerisation with transesterification catalysts.
“A new strategy for the synthesis of sequence-controlled polymers (SCP)” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/advs.78210
Study examines how polylactide structural parameters affect hydrolytic degradation and the resulting chemical, thermal, surface and mechanical properties.
“Effect of Polylactide Structural Parameters on its Hydrolytic Degradation” (title)
doi:10.1007/s10924-026-03964-7
Starch from sweet potato and cassava tubers was reacted with ethanoic, methanoic and propanoic acids plus glycerol to form bioplastics, with mechanical properties and biodegradation kinetics reported.
“production of biodegradable bioplastics using starch extracted from Ipomoea batatas and Manihot esculenta tubers” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/tqem.70481
Meltblown PLA nonwovens for air filtration were produced and the effects of collector drum speed, die-to-collector distance and die hole diameter on fibre and filtration properties were studied.
“PLA meltblowns prepared in this study had an average fiber diameter of 2.17 to 3.11 micrometers.” (abstract)
doi:10.32710/tekstilvekonfeksiyon.1680999
Study reporting physico-mechanical investigation of PLA nanocomposites reinforced with green-synthesized silver nanoparticles.
doi:10.1038/s41598-026-72667-9