Abstract

Mandar Karve*, Arvnabh Mishra, Mayankkumar Makwana

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/ojc/360334

Solvent free aliphatic saturated polyester was prepared using sustainable castor oil derivative. The prepared polyester has biodegradable properties also it is low cost product. Due to one of renewable component in the polyester, it helps in environmental concern as it will not create any land pollution due to biodegradability. The objective of this article was to synthesize aliphatic polyester without addition of solvent during esterification. The solvent free reaction was optimized by using different parameter such as mole ratio, reaction time and reaction temperature. Prepared aliphatic polyester is used in degradable medical disposal material, synthetic lubricants for automobile industries. Product was analyzed using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Molecular weight determination by viscometer and acid value determination at different reaction stages.

Aliphatic Polyester; Bio-Degradable Polymer; Castor Oil Derivative; Solvent Free Reaction

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