Furan Polymers and their Reactions

Furan polymers are essential platform chemicals from biomass, with a range of functions in the production of solvents, biofuels, and monomers for industrial polymer synthesis. This book surveys these compounds and their contributions to polymer synthesis, discussing the biorefinery of furans, identifying furfural and 5-hydroxymethyl furfural as key furan monomer precursors, and analyzing all the major reactions furans undergo during these processes. It is an essential resource for researchers and professionals in industrial engineering, polymer science, and biotechnology, as well as for any industry professionals working with platform chemicals or polymer synthesis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 29 December 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Furan polymers, derived from biomass, play a pivotal role in industrial production. These versatile compounds serve various functions, including the synthesis of solvents, biofuels, and monomers for industrial polymer synthesis. With the growing emphasis on sustainable industrial processes, a comprehensive understanding of furans and their industrial applications has become increasingly critical.

Furan Polymers and their Reactions provides a comprehensive survey of these crucial compounds and their contributions to polymer synthesis. It delves into the biorefinery of furans, highlighting furfural and 5-hydroxymethyl furfural as the primary furan monomer precursors for different polymer synthetic processes. The book meticulously analyzes the major reactions furans undergo during these processes, shedding light on the structures, properties, and applications of the resulting materials.

This comprehensive resource is invaluable for researchers and professionals in industrial engineering, polymer science, biotechnology, as well as industry professionals engaged with platform chemicals or polymer synthesis. It offers detailed analysis of key polymerization reactions, including the Diels-Adler reaction, chain-growth and step-growth polymerizations, as well as the chemical modifications of certain polymers.

With an authorial team boasting decades of combined experience in furan chemistry and polymer synthesis, Furan Polymers and their Reactions is a definitive guide for those seeking to advance their knowledge in this field.

Weight: 482g
Dimension: 231 x 166 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119888697