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¹Institute of Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad 38030, Pakistan.

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Bio-based polyesters offer sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals, utilizing renewable biomass resources. This review explores their synthesis, properties, and applications in diverse fields, including advanced biomedical uses.

Area of Science:

Polymer Science
Biomaterials Engineering
Sustainable Chemistry

Background:

Growing demand for sustainable materials due to fossil fuel depletion and environmental concerns.
Petrochemical-based polyesters face price volatility and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Renewable resources offer a viable alternative for polyester production.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the synthesis of bio-polyesters from renewable biomass resources.
To highlight the properties and potential applications of these bio-polyesters.
To discuss advancements in bio-polyester blends and composites for biomedical applications.

Main Methods:

Literature review of synthesis strategies for bio-polyesters.
Analysis of monomers derived from biomass for polyester production.

Keywords:

Biomass Blends Composites Packaging material Polyesters Tissue engineering

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Examination of recent developments in polyester blends and composites.

Main Results:

Identified numerous biomass-derived monomers (e.g., isosorbide, 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid) for bio-polyester synthesis.
Demonstrated the potential of bio-polyesters in packaging, coating, and drug delivery.
Highlighted improved properties of bio-polyester composites for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

Conclusions:

Bio-polyesters are cost-effective, biocompatible, and biodegradable alternatives to conventional polyesters.
These materials hold significant promise for sustainable industrial applications.
Advancements in blends and composites enhance their utility in critical biomedical applications like wound healing and bone regeneration.