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Area of Science:

  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Sustainable Materials Science
  • Green Chemistry

Background:

  • The polymer industry is shifting towards sustainable, bio-based monomers due to economic and environmental drivers.
  • Industrial pulp and paper processing generates significant by-products, such as lignin, offering potential for waste valorization.
  • Petroleum-based products face increasing demand for substitution with environmentally friendly alternatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the potential of bio-based monomers derived from pulp and paper industry by-products for UV-curing applications.
  • To highlight recent advancements in utilizing lignin, rosin, and terpenes as sustainable monomers.
  • To provide an overview of suitable bio-based monomers and their applications in UV-curing chemistry.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focused on bio-based monomers from industrial by-products.
  • Analysis of UV-curing technology and its benefits (speed, energy efficiency, solvent elimination).
  • Examination of recent developments concerning lignin, rosin, and terpenes for UV-curing.

Main Results:

  • Lignin, rosin, and terpenes are identified as key bio-based monomers from the pulp and paper industry.
  • UV-curing offers a sustainable and efficient method for thermoset production using these monomers.
  • Significant progress has been made in developing applications for these bio-derived monomers in recent years.

Conclusions:

  • Bio-based monomers from pulp and paper by-products are viable and promising for UV-curing.
  • Utilizing these materials aligns with green chemistry principles, reducing waste and environmental impact.
  • Further research and development in this area can accelerate the transition to sustainable polymer production.