Glycerol and Monomers Derived Therefrom

The current boom associated with biodiesel production from vegetable oils has generated a spectacular rise in glycerol availability, with a yearly world production 

The preparation of hydroxyesters or hydroxyacids from glycerol and their polycondensation by transesterification has been the subject of recent studies aimed at preparing biodegradable hyperbranched polycarbonates [29] and polyesters 

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