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Thermal degradation of non-isocyanate polyurethanes
Non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) are considered as a class of environmentally-safe polymers that show promising properties, such as chemical and...
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Synthesis and characterization of polyurethanes using 4-bromo-1H-pyrazole as a blocking agent
Polyurethanes, an important class of polymers, are used extensively for preparing various apparel, shoesoles, etc. This paper reports that...
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Electrical properties of bio-based polyurethanes derived from oleic acid
This study evaluates the synthesis and electrical insulating capabilities a novel bio-based polyurethane. Epoxidized soybean oil and oleic acid react i...
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Thermoset polyurethanes from biobased and recycled components
In this work, a recycled bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate (BHET) monomer, obtained by glycolysis of marine polyethylene terephthalate (PET) litter,...
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Use of Polyols of Petroleum Chemical Processing as Raw Materials for the Synthesis of Polyurethanes
Polyurethanes (PU) are unique heteropolymers with a wide range of physicomechanical properties, fields of use and high development potential. PU is...
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Polyurethanes containing platinum in the main chain: synthesis, structure and mechanofluorochromism
Hydroxy-tethered platinum(II) complexes were synthesized and used as diol monomers for polyurethane synthesis. Polyurethanes with moderate molecular...
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Biodegradable Polyurethanes and Their Biomedical Applications
Polyurethanes (PUs) are well established commercial biomaterials. They have received substantial interest due to their tunable physicochemical and... -
Non-isocyanate polyurethanes synthesized from terpenes using thiourea organocatalysis and thiol-ene-chemistry
The depletion of fossil resources as well as environmental concerns contribute to an increasing focus on finding more sustainable approaches for the...
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Thermoplastic polyurethanes: synthesis, fabrication techniques, blends, composites, and applications
Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) have attracted increasing attention from the scientific and industrial communities due to their rich chemistry and...
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Development of novel bioactive waterborne polyurethanes: Effect of polyurethane chemical structure on its properties
In this work, a family of bioactive waterborne polyurethanes (WPUs), based on glycerol ethoxylate (GE), hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) or...
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Water-Dispersible Polyurethanes Obtained by the Controlled Alternation of the Segments of Poly(propylene glycol), Poly(ethylene glycol) and Urethane
Novel polyurethanes with exactly controlled structures, that is, alternating block polyurethanes based on poly(propylene glycol) and poly(ethylene...
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Solving the plastic dilemma: the fungal and bacterial biodegradability of polyurethanes
Polyurethane (PU) is a plastic polymer which, due to its various desirable characteristics, has been applied extensively in domestic, industrial and...
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Removal of Organic and Inorganic Contaminants from Water Using Nanosponge Cyclodextrin Polyurethanes
Cyclodextrin exhibits exceptional sorption capabilities on modification with nanoporous materials. It has been established that nanosponge... -
A review on the synthesis of maleic anhydride based polyurethanes from renewable feedstock for different industrial applications
Polyurethanes are one of most versatile and large class of polymer because of its wide range of applications. The products of polyurethane are...
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An Indentation Study of the Temperature-Dependent Properties of Modified Polyurethanes
AbstractCarbon nanoadditives are widely used as modifiers for various materials. An important issue is the effect of modification on the material...
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Shape memory polyurethanes crosslinked with castor oil-based multifunctional polyols
As both the industry and academia become more focused on biomass-based smart materials, they are attracting a lot of attention. There has been a...
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Modifying Poly(propylene carbonate) with Furan-based Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes
Poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC) is gaining significant momentum as a biodegradable polymer using CO 2 as an abundant, low-cost and renewable...
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From biomass to eco-friendly composites: polyurethanes based on cashew nutshell liquid reinforced with coconut husk fiber
The development of bio-based materials has attracted increasing attention from both academia and industry. In this study, polyurethanes (PUs)...
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In situ photo-on-demand phosgenation reactions with chloroform for syntheses of polycarbonates and polyurethanes
Phosgene is an important carbonyl source for industrial production of polycarbonates (PCs) and polyurethanes (PUs). However, since it is highly...
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Green Synthesis of Polyurethanes Using Soybean Oil-Based Polyols for Bioactive Functional Fabrics
Polyurethanes (PUs) pose great potential in diverse applications, including the functionalization of fabrics, owing to their promising mechanical...