ACS Engineering Au,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Polyurethane
foams
(PUF)
are
essential
materials
known
for
their
exceptional
chemical
and
mechanical
properties,
making
them
ubiquitous
in
a
wide
range
of
applications.
Conventionally,
PUF
produced
through
polyaddition
reactions
between
polyols
polyisocyanates
at
room
temperature,
where
water
plays
critical
role
this
process
by
hydrolyzing
the
isocyanates,
leading
to
release
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
as
blowing
agent.
In
recent
years,
isocyanates
have
raised
significant
concerns
industries
consumers
due
high
toxicity.
Therefore,
driving
need
explore
alternative
synthesis
routes
that
do
not
involve
use
isocyanates.
Nonisocyanate
polyurethane
(NIPUF)
derived
from
aminolysis
cyclic
carbonates
emerged
most
promising
solution
replace
conventional
method
producing
PUF.
Despite
this,
challenging
aspect
lies
identifying
suitable
foaming
strategy
NIPUF
can
satisfy
both
sustainability
performance
requirements.
view
first
part
review
focuses
on
background,
chemistry,
challenges
second
part,
chemistry
various
strategies
used
prepare
discussed
analyzed.
Finally,
outlook
future
research
focus
areas
outlined.
ACS Applied Polymer Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(14), P. 8133 - 8141
Published: July 17, 2024
Polyurethane
(PU)
is
conventionally
synthesized
via
the
isocyanate
route,
which
has
been
widely
reported
to
be
hazardous
environment
and
humans.
Consequently,
there
an
urgent
need
develop
environmentally
friendly
method
for
preparation
of
nonisocyanate
polyurethanes
(NIPUs).
Herein,
a
green
synthetic
route
polyurethane,
originating
from
dimethyl
carbonate,
1,6-hexanediamine,
1,6-hexanediol,
rigid
biobased
isosorbide
introduced
enhance
mechanical
properties
heat
deflection
temperature
NIPUs.
A
series
polycarbonate-based
(ISPCUs)
were
by
adjusting
content
in
hard
segments.
The
results
show
that
ring
structure
enhances
thermal
PU.
Notably,
melting
point
ISPCUs
increased
93
119
°C,
enhanced
85
°C
41
NIPUs
without
isosorbide.
improved
substantially,
especially
tensile
strength,
evidently
18
MPa
PU
65
ISPCUs.
This
work
provides
synthesize
with
exceptional
resistance
properties.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 680 - 680
Published: May 7, 2025
Polyurethanes
(PUs)
are
extremely
versatile
materials
used
across
different
industries.
Traditionally,
they
synthesized
by
reacting
polyols
and
isocyanates,
both
of
which
petroleum-derived
reagents.
In
response
to
the
demand
for
more
eco-friendly
materials,
research
has
increasingly
focused
on
developing
new
routes
PU
synthesis
using
renewable
feedstocks.
While
substituting
isocyanates
remains
a
greater
challenge,
replacing
fossil-based
with
bio-based
alternatives
is
now
promising
strategy.
This
review
explores
main
natural
sources
their
transformations
into
bio-polyols,
incorporation
bio-fillers
formulations,
production
non-isocyanate
polyurethanes
(NIPUs).
Additionally,
study
summarizes
growing
body
that
reported
successful
outcomes
bio-polyols
in
foams
distinct
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 9, 2025
Abstract
Replacing
non‐recyclable
thermosets
with
covalent
adaptable
networks
(CANs)
that
recover
cross‐link
density
after
reprocessing
will
reduce
waste
and
contribute
to
a
circular
polymer
economy.
Many
CANs
undergoing
associative
dynamic
exchange
require
catalysis.
External
catalysis
often
leads
harmful
effects,
e.g.,
increased
creep,
accelerated
material
aging,
catalyst
leaching.
Herein,
internally
catalyzed
siloxane
chemistry
is
demonstrated
resulting
from
amides
covalently
linked
through
alkyl
chains
siloxanes.
Small‐molecule
studies
show
the
formation
of
products
reaction
two
amide‐containing
molecules.
From
rubbery
plateau
modulus,
each
siloxane‐exchange‐based
CAN
exhibits
temperature‐invariant,
or
nearly
so,
characteristic
CANs.
The
length
in
siloxane‐containing
monomer
tunes
network
density.
Cross‐link
recovery
achieved,
required
time
temperature
decreasing
increasing
Stress
relaxation
also
faster
dynamics
reprocessability
arise
because
second
order
(i.e.,
cross‐linker)
concentration.
Capitalizing
on
this,
melt
extrusion
highest
demonstrated,
achieving
same
extruded
compression‐molded
Using
identical
conditions,
next‐highest
not
extrudable.
Polyhydroxyurethane
(PHU)
thermosets
are
the
most
promising
isocyanate-free
substitutes
to
polyurethane
ones
when
targeting
main
applications
of
PU
business
(coatings,
adhesives,
foams).
However,
curing
their
solvent-free
formulations
at
near
room
temperatures
is
often
very
slow
and
requires
utilization
organocatalysts,
limiting
large-scale
deployment
technology.
Herein,
we
study
impact
water,
introduced
as
an
additive
(2
10
wt.%),
on
crosslinking
rate
common
thermosetting
PHU
composed
a
polycyclic
carbonate
diamine.
Rheology
measurements,
using
multi-frequency
approach,
indicate
that
even
small
amounts
water
(<
5
wt.%)
impressively
shorten
gel
times,
by
up
folds
40
°C.
The
methodology
highlights
for
first
time
strong
interactions
with
growing
network
during
reaction.
It
suggests
breaks
down
multiple
intra-/inter-molecular
H-bond
within
clusters,
consequently
enhancing
molecular
mobility
delaying
vitrification
(hydroplasticization),
both
phenomena
contributing
accelerate
rate.
On
top
that,
through
combination
model
reactions
computational
calculations,
demonstrate
actual
catalyst
cyclic
aminolysis.
Eventually,
thanks
its
multifaceted
role,
can
efficiently
substitute
organocatalysts
(e.g.
TBD,
DBU)
usually
required
cure
ambient
temperature.
This
work
demonstrates
use
in
cost-effective,
non-toxic,
robust
solution
production
materials,
free
any
organocatalyst.
offers
prospects
PHU-based
materials
requiring
mild
processing
conditions.