Bio-based Polyols and Polyurethanes

This brief outlines the most recent advances in the production of polyols and polyurethanes from renewable resources, mainly vegetable oils, lignocellulosic biomass, starch, and protein. The typical processes for the production of polyols from each of the above mentioned feedstocks are introduced and the properties of the resultant polyols and polyurethanes are also discussed.

List of contents

Introduction to bio-based polyols and polyurethanes.- Bio-based polyols and polyurethanes from vegetable oils and their derivatives.- Lignocellulosic biomass-based polyols for polyurethane applications.- Polyols and polyurethanes from protein-based feedstocks.

Summary

This brief outlines the most recent advances in the production of polyols and polyurethanes from renewable resources, mainly vegetable oils, lignocellulosic biomass, starch, and protein. The typical processes for the production of polyols from each of the above mentioned feedstocks are introduced and the properties of the resultant polyols and polyurethanes are also discussed.

Product details

• Authors: Shengjun Hu, Yeb Li, Yebo Li, Xiaola Luo, Xiaolan Luo
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2015
• EAN: 9783319215389
• ISBN: 978-3-31-921538-9
• No. of pages: 79
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 235 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 171 g
• Illustrations: X, 79 p. 42 illus., 1 illus. in color.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science; SpringerBriefs in Green Chemistry for Sustainability; SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science; SpringerBriefs in Green Chemistry for Sustainability
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; C, Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social Sciences, Pollution & threats to the environment, Chemistry and Materials Science, polymers, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Polymer Sciences, Environmental Chemistry, Industrial chemistry & chemical engineering, Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering