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Polymers from Renewable Resources

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Degradable Polymers

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The current utilization of natural resources cannot be sustained forever. Most of the fuel utilized in our societies comes from fossil fuel, such as oil that, other than being subjected to price fluctuations, must eventually be depleted. Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels from combustion of fossil fuels are thought to be increasing global temperature that, in turn, may cause droughts, crop losses, storm damage, etc [1]. Fuel shortage and the waste accumulation in the environment are generating a worldwide interest in alternative resources and particularly for the use of renewable resources both as an energy source [2] and as raw materials for polymers and plastics [3]. There is increasing pressure for a wider utilization of biomass feed-stocks for specialty items. The total biomass produced on earth is estimated as approximately 170 billion tons, of which a very small portion, less than 4%, is used. [4].

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