Ana C. Fonseca

TL;DR: In this article, a review of the literature on 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid derived polymers is presented, covering recent aspects related with challenges in developing polyesters, polyamides and their precursors.

TL;DR: In this article, a review of recent aspects related to the most promising renewable-based polyesters is presented, focusing on bio-based monomers that, given their comparable properties, may replace polymers derived from fossil fuel feedstock.

TL;DR: This review summarizes the recent advances in the development of α-amino acid based poly(ester amide)s, the main synthetic pathways used in their preparation along with their main biomedical applications.

TL;DR: A critical discussion of the latest developments involving the use of different classes of antimicrobial polymers is presented, including the synthesis pathways used to afford macromolecules with antimicrobial properties, as well as the relationship between the structure and performance of these materials.

TL;DR: An experiment designed to compare atmospheric contaminants inhaled during bus, subway train, tram and walking journeys through the city of Barcelona is reported on to emphasise how "air quality" in the city involves a consideration of both physical and chemical parameters, and is not simply a question of measuring particle number or mass.