Anna Chernova

Dr. Anna Chernova


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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20 February 2024 in Materials
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AZAlexey Zinovyev
Alexey Zinovyev
AGAlina Gorbunova
Alina Gorbunova
ACAnna Chernova
Anna Chernova
Sónia AC CarabineiroSónia AC Carabineiro
Sónia AC Carabineiro
EPEkaterina Poletykina
Ekaterina Poletykina
Alexey PestryakovAlexey Pestryakov
Alexey Pestryakov
In this study, we propose an approach to the synthesis of new biodegradable polymer materials based on renewable raw feedstock (betulin) and derivatives of hydroxycarboxylic acids using a catalyst/catalytic system (γ-Al2O3, γ-Al2O3/TBHP) that is safe for health and the environment. The resulting polymers are linear thermoplastic polymers that undergo collapse upon melting in the presence of atmospheric oxygen. Moreover, these polymers demonstrate non-toxicity towards a range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The polycondensation of betulin with butyl lactate is particularly noteworthy.