PBS

PBS is an acronym for poly (butylene succinate), is an aliphatic polyester that is attracting increasing attention due to the possibility of bio-based production, as well as its balanced properties, enhanced processability, and excellent biodegradability.

Bioplastics are currently used in a high number of application fields, e.g., biomedical devices such as wound dressings, bio-resorbable implants, and drug carriage systems. Indeed, in these applications it is possible to justify the high cost of the raw materials.

Prevalently, PBS is produced by succinic acid (SA) and 1,4-butanediol (BDO) polycondensation. PBS can be produced both by monomers derived from petro-based sources and by bacterial fermentation route