The Terpenes Limonene, Pinene(s), and Related Compounds: Advances in Their Utilization for Sustainable Polymers and Materials

The preparation of sustainable polymers from renewable resources is a main task in modern polymer and materials chemistry. For this, terpenes, that have many functions in nature, are very important building blocks, e.g., due to their abundance, availability, structural diversity, and functionalities. Accordingly, many approaches have been and are currently developed for the utilization of many terpenes for the preparation of a variety of sustainable polymers and materials. These approaches are elucidated herein with a focus on different polymers (polyolefins, polyesters, polyamides, etc.) and their recent advances in synthesis and properties.