New Polyester Ethers and Polyesters Derived from Asymmetrical Bisanhydrohexitol‑Based Monomers

Technology Overview: This technology introduces novel polyester ethers and polyesters synthesized from asymmetrical bisanhydrohexitol‑based monomers, enabling materials with tailored thermal, mechanical, and processing properties. Derived from renewable feedstocks, these polymers offer a sustainable alternative to conventional petrochemical plastics while delivering performance suitable for engineering applications.

Industry Pain Point: Bio‑based plastics often lack performance parity with petroleum‑derived materials.
NJIT Solution: Asymmetrical bio‑based monomers deliver high‑performance, sustainable polymers.

Key Features & Advantages

• Renewable, bio‑derived building blocks
• Tunable thermal and mechanical properties
• Processable via conventional polymer methods
• Reduced environmental footprint

Development Stage: TRL 4–5 – Laboratory synthesis and property validation.

Target Markets

• Sustainable plastics and packaging
• Engineering polymers
• Automotive and consumer materials

Market Opportunity

• Bio‑based plastics (2026): ~$25B • CAGR: ~12–14% • 2035: ~$75–85B