Chitosan is a naturally derived biodegradable polymer with abundancy, sustainability, and
ease of chemical modification. Polyurethanes are a family of elastic biocompatible polymers …

In this work, the preparation of novel biocompatible polyurethane (PU) elastomers were
carried out using curcumin and 1, 4-butanediol (1, 4-BDO) via step growth polymerization …

A series of chitosan (CS) and montmorillonite (MMT) clay based polyurethane bio-
nanocomposites were synthesized by step growth polymerization; reacting hydroxyl …

Synthesis and characterization of a novel bio-nanocomposite based on chitosan,
waterborne polyurethane and modified nanosilica is reported. In order to disperse of silica …

Abstract Bio-based polyurethane (BPU)/cellulose nanowhisker composites synthesized
using castor oil-based polyol were prepared by adding cellulose nanowhiskers during …

To attain eco-friendly polyurethane composites with enhanced thermal and mechanical
properties, in this study, a series of cationic waterborne polyurethane (cWPU) …

New antibacterial polyurethane/chitosan nanocomposites were prepared from waterborne
polyurethane (WPU) and water-soluble hydroxylpropyl chitosan (HPCS) in this paper. The …

Polymer blending is a method to provide nanocomposite nanofibers with improved strength
and minimal defects. Chitosan exhibits biocompatibility, biodegradability, antimicrobial …

In this work, chitin-curcumin based polyurethane elastomers (PUEs) were prepared by step
growth polymerization technique using hydroxy terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) …

Chitin and chitosan are amino polysaccharides having massive structural propensities to
produce bioactive materials with innovative properties, functions and diverse applications …