The versatile, functional polyether, polyepichlorohydrin: History, synthesis, and applications

G Shukla, RC Ferrier Jr - Journal of Polymer Science, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Polyepichlorohydrin (PECH) is a functional polyether first synthesized in the 1950's by the
catalytic ring opening polymerization of epichlorohydrin (ECH), its inexpensive epoxide pre …

[HTML][HTML] Current Trends in the Use of Biomass in the Manufacture of Rigid Polyurethane Foams: A Review

D Dukarska, R Mirski - Journal of Composites Science, 2024 - mdpi.com
This paper discusses methods of using biomass from the agriculture, forestry, food and
aquaculture industries as potential raw materials for bio-polyols and as fillers in the …

[HTML][HTML] Development and application of a lignin-based polyol for sustainable reactive polyurethane adhesives synthesis

VM Serrano-Martínez, C Hernández-Fernández… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
In response to the environmental impacts of conventional polyurethane adhesives derived
from fossil fuels, this study introduces a sustainable alternative utilizing lignin-based polyols …

[HTML][HTML] Valorisation of crude glycerol in the production of liquefied lignin bio-polyols for polyurethane formulations

F Hernández-Ramos, MG Alriols, MM Antxustegi… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Bio-polyols, produced by liquefying lignin with polyhydric alcohols, offer a promising
alternative to conventional polyols for polyurethane production. To enhance the …

From waste to resource: advancements in sustainable lignin modification

C Libretti, LS Correa, MAR Meier - Green Chemistry, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Lignin represents the most abundant natural source of aromatic scaffolds. The majority of
lignin is obtained as byproduct from industrial pulping. However, since lignin is often burned …

[HTML][HTML] Optimisation of lignin liquefaction with polyethylene glycol/glycerol through response surface methodology modelling

F Hernández-Ramos, V Novi, MG Alriols… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
In order to diminish the dependence on oil lignin, which is the most abundant biopolymer of
phenolic origin on Earth and can be utilised in different industrial endeavours, such as, the …

Conventional lignin functionalization for polyurethane applications and a future vision in the use of enzymes as an alternative method

TR Araujo, D Bresolin, D de Oliveira, C Sayer… - European Polymer …, 2023 - Elsevier
The valorization of lignin in polyurethane products allows biorefineries and paper industries
to use this biomass with some added value and not waste most of it in combustion to …

Enhancement of elongation at break and UV-protective properties of poly (lactic acid) film with cationic ring opening polymerized (CROP)-lignin

D Kim, JC Kim, J Kim, YM Cho, CH Yoon… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstracts In this study, the intrinsic brittleness of poly (lactic acid)(PLA) was overcome by
chemical modification using ethyl acetate-extracted lignin (EL) via cationic ring-opening …

[PDF][PDF] Effect of Amine Type on Lignin Modification to Evaluate Its Reactivity in Polyol Construction for Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes (NIPU).

SK Najafi, F Najafi, A Pizzi, FH Khorshidi… - Journal of Renewable …, 2023 - researchgate.net
Polyols are groups of organic compounds which contain carbon and are randomly linked to
other atoms, especially carbon-carbon and carbon-hydrogen. These compounds are mainly …

Replacing Phenol and Formaldehyde for Green Adhesive Synthesis by Lignin and Furfural

Y Tao, S Zhou, Q Luo, F Song, X Gong… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Traditional phenol-formaldehyde resin involves the use of petrochemical-based phenol and
formaldehyde as feedstocks, raising environmental and health concerns. Herein, renewable …