@article { , title = {Synthesis of Biodegradable Polymers: A Review on the Use of Schiff-Base Metal Complexes as Catalysts for the Ring Opening Polymerization (ROP) of Cyclic Esters}, abstract = {This review describes the recent advances (from 2008 onwards) in the use of Schiff-base metal complexes as catalysts for the ring opening polymerization (ROP) of cyclic esters. The synthesis and structure of the metal complexes, as well as all aspects concerning the polymerization process and the characteristics of the polymers formed, will be discussed.}, doi = {10.3390/catal10070800}, eissn = {2073-4344}, issn = {2073-4344}, issue = {7}, journal = {Catalysts}, pages = {1-49}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {MDPI}, url = {https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3546538}, volume = {10}, keyword = {Specialist Research - Other, Evolving a Circular Plastics Economy, Schiff-base, Biodegradable polymers, Polyesters, ROP, Cyclic esters, Lactones}, year = {2020}, author = {Santoro, Orlando and Zhang, Xin and Redshaw, Carl} }