Lactic Acid Modified Polyester Resin

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Exploring the origins of polyester resins, the book delves into the groundbreaking reactions of chemists from Berzelius in 1847 to W.J. Smith in 1901, highlighting the evolution from laboratory curiosities to essential components of the plastics industry. It details the creation of unsaturated polyester resins and the subsequent development of alkyd resins, which were enhanced with vegetable oils to create durable paint bases. The narrative captures the innovation and commercialization of these synthetic materials over two decades, marking significant milestones in chemical engineering.