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biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties is a research topic within Biomaterials. Science Explorer counts 73k research works in it since 1950. 9.9% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the development, synthesis, properties, and applications of biodegradable polymers such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates. It covers topics including sustainable polymers, tissue engineering materials, ring-opening polymerization, biomedical applications, nanocomposites, and the production of green plastics.

  • Biodegradable Polymers
  • Polylactic Acid
  • Polyhydroxyalkanoates
  • Sustainable Polymers
  • Tissue Engineering Materials
  • Ring-Opening Polymerization
  • Biomedical Applications
  • Nanocomposites
  • Green Plastics
  • Polyester Synthases
Research works
73k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
7.2k
per year above
Top-10% rate
9.9%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+37%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
42% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
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