Taking the Next Step—Model‐Based Analysis of Robust and Non‐Toxic Zn Catalysts for the Ring Opening Polymerization of Lactide in the Polymer Melt (Adv. Sustainable Syst. 2/2023)

Ring Opening Polymerization In article 2200359, Sonja Herres-Pawlis, Andreas Jupke, and co-workers show that the transition of new non-toxic catalysts for the lactide ring opening polymerization from lab scale to industry is a highly complex process. Hence, promising catalysts end up in the valley of death between these scales. Model-based analysis can bridge this gap, giving an in-depth understanding of these catalysts and pave the way to substitute toxic tin octanoate in industry.