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Abstract
The entirety of the lifecycle of a polymer is of the utmost importance, which begins with the consideration of the origin of the starting material. Sourcing starting materials from renewable resources is critical, however, they should not interrupt the food supply chain and be readily available for transformation into monomers and/or polymers.
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