Sustainable polymers are emerging fast and have received much more attention in recent
years compared to petro-sourced polymers. However, they inherently have low-quality …

Polyurethanes (PUR) are durable synthetic polymers widely used in various industries,
contributing significantly to global plastic consumption. PUR pose unique challenges in …

Inspired by biological self-healing phenomena, the preparation of lignin-containing polymer
elastomers with a self-healing ability has become the focus of attention. However, the …

Marine fouling is a major barrier to the further development of the marine industry. As
science and technology progress, the antifouling coating is still difficult to exhibit feasible …

Four model polyurethane (PU) hard segments were synthesized by reaction of butanol with
four typical diisocyanates. The four diisocyanates were aromatic 4, 4′-diphenylmethane …

This paper studied the physical and mechanical properties of sugar palm and glass fiber
reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane hybrid composites with the aim of investigation on the …

There is a strong interest in developing environmentally friendly synthesis approaches for
making polyurethane elastomers (PUE) with desirable mechanical performance and flame …

Controlled release fertilizers (CRF) have been developed rapidly because it can delay the
release of nutrients. However, the traditional petroleum-based CRF is often harmful to the …

Cracking in asphalt pavement may lead to structural distress while existing crack repair
materials have significant shortcomings in terms of cost and construction efficiency. This …

Abstract Development of smart polyurethane (PU) coatings for enhancing the
biocompatibility of the metal scaffold has attracted great interest in the past few years, and …