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ArticleSmall (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)2026

Compostable and Recyclable Baroplastic Triblock Copolymers Enable Low-Energy Polymer Processing.

Chengzhang Xu, Chengwei Yi, Emilia Fulajtar, Anja Frm Ramsperger, Julian Brehm, Christian Laforsch, Holger Schmalz, Sabine Rosenfeldt, Ulrich Mansfeld, Holger Kress and 3 more

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Article in Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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13 authors.

Chengzhang XuMacromolecular Chemistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany.
Chengwei YiDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany.
Emilia FulajtarMacromolecular Chemistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany.
Anja Frm RamspergerAnimal Ecology I, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany.
Julian BrehmAnimal Ecology I, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany.
Christian LaforschAnimal Ecology I, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany.
Holger SchmalzMacromolecular Chemistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany.
Sabine RosenfeldtPhysical Chemistry 1 and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany.
Ulrich MansfeldPhysical Chemistry 1 and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany.
Holger KressBiological Physics, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany.
Andreas MöglichDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany.
Andreas GreinerMacromolecular Chemistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5310-3850
Seema AgarwalMacromolecular Chemistry and Bavarian Polymer Institute, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany.

Funding

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft SFB 1357-391977956
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Baroplastic polymers enable low-energy processing at low temperatures under mild pressure preserving polymer integrity and supporting end-of-life pathways that reduce the formation of persistent microplastic residues. Poly(L-lactide)-block-poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(L-lactide) (PLLA-b-PEG-b-PLLA) triblock copolymers demonstrate baroplasticity, enabling ambient temperature processing under moderate pressure. Here, we synthesized and characterized PLLA-b-PEG-b-PLLA with specific block lengths, showing rapid degradation within 2 months under industrial composting conditions and effective chemical and physical recyclability. Low-temperature baroplastic processing preserves the activity of encapsulated heat-sensitive proteins, expanding its application potential. These findings suggest that PLLA-b-PEG-b-PLLA combines sustainable processing, compostability, and recyclability, offering a promising platform for environmentally friendly polymer technologies in packaging, agriculture, and beyond.

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baroplasticbiodegradableblock copolymer

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PMID41906996
PMCPMC13325701

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