Toward a greener future: Exploring sustainable thermoplastic elastomers
- Authors
- Jeon, Jong Hyeok; Jung, Jae Hwan; Choi, Chungryong
- Issue Date
- Feb-2024
- Publisher
- WILEY
- Keywords
- block copolymers; bio-based polymers; degradable polymers; self-assembly; sustainable polymers; thermoplastic elastomers
- Citation
- JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE, v.62, no.4, pp 662 - 678
- Pages
- 17
- Journal Title
- JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
- Volume
- 62
- Number
- 4
- Start Page
- 662
- End Page
- 678
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/kumoh/handle/2020.sw.kumoh/21815
- DOI
- 10.1002/pol.20230293
- ISSN
- 2642-4150
2642-4169
- Abstract
- Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are based on a combination of the properties of plastic and elastomers, such as elasticity and processability. Although TPEs are known to be recyclable and reprocessible, their environmental impact remains a concern. To address this issue, researchers have focused on developing sustainable and environmentally friendly TPEs, synthesized from renewable bio-based sources and capable of decomposing at the end of their lifecycle. Various approaches have been introduced to substitute conventional fossil-based elastomers; however, limitations still exist in terms of mechanical properties, elastic recovery, cost-effectiveness and degradability. In this perspective, previous distinguished related studies are discussed to provide valuable insights and guidance for the development of a novel sustainable TPE in the future.
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