Polymers (Jul 2024)

Recent Advances in the Preparation and Application of Bio-Based Polyurethanes

  • Ya Mo,
  • Xiaoyue Huang,
  • Chuanqun Hu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16152155
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 15
p. 2155

Abstract

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Amid environmental pollution and resource depletion, developing and utilizing biomass resources as alternatives to petroleum is a prominent research focus. Driven by environmental protection and sustainable development, the shift from petroleum-based to bio-based polyurethane is a prevailing trend in polyurethane material development. Biomass sources such as vegetable oil, polysaccharides, and lignin offer extensive application prospects in bio-based polyurethane production. Functional modifications of these polyurethanes can further expand their application range. This article explores the preparation of various bio-based polyurethanes, their applications across different fields, and their anticipated future development and uses.

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