Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
141(10)
Published: Dec. 18, 2023
Abstract
In
the
context
of
21st
century,
integration
diverse
perspectives
within
circular
economy
framework,
encompassing
waste
management,
economic
growth,
and
environmental
sustainability,
stands
out
as
a
paramount
challenge.
Addressing
this
challenge,
an
innovative
avenue
emerges
through
application
microbial
oil
to
replace
traditional
petroleum
in
synthesis
essential
commodity
chemicals.
This
groundbreaking
study
takes
significant
step
toward
goal
by
introducing
pioneering
polyester
material
boasting
exceptionally
high
renewable
content.
is
synthesized
melt
polycondensation,
utilizing
novel
primary
feedstock
derived
from
oily
residue
extracted
post‐distillation
β‐farnesene
(FDR).
The
ingenious
approach
involves
fermenting
sugarcane
syrup
using
genetically
engineered
yeast
strain
Saccharomyces
cerevisiae
.
outcome
reveals
creation
amorphous
polymer
with
rubber‐like
attributes.
These
attributes
include
Young's
modulus
3.9
MPa,
maximum
elastic
tensile
stress
values
185.4%
510
KPa,
respectively,
along
distinctive
strain‐hardening
characteristics.
Remarkably,
also
exhibits
indications
shape
memory
behavior
temperature
range
spanning
−47
12°C,
discerned
dynamic
mechanical
analysis.
Evidently,
demonstrates
exceptional
promise
realm
low‐temperature
applications.
Its
intrinsic
ability
uphold
integrity,
even
when
subjected
substantial
deformations
its
service
conditions,
positions
it
invaluable
resource
for
various
components
requiring
resilience
challenging
environments.
Polymer Testing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
135, P. 108457 - 108457
Published: May 20, 2024
Rigid
polyurethane
foams
(RPUFs)
are
among
the
most
used
polymeric
materials
due
to
their
tailorable
properties.
Greener
and
biobased
polyol
sources
for
synthesising
RPUFs
have
been
recently
prototyped
because
of
ever-growing
demand
more
sustainable
solutions.
Castor
Oil
has
also
rapidly
become
one
successful
alternatives
replace
fossil-based
components.
This
study
extensively
investigates
three
types
developed
from
commercially
available
Oil-based
resins,
correlating
properties
across
different
length
scales.
In
particular,
X-ray
diffraction
identified
a
characteristic
peak
whose
intensity
correlated
with
apparent
foam
density,
morphology
(obtained
computed
tomography
scans)
mechanical
Furthermore,
quasi-static
compression
vibration
transmissibility
tests
revealed
distinctive
anisotropic
responses
foams,
type
RPUF
consistently
outperforming
others
its
lower
porosity,
reaching
13.3
MPa
compressive
modulus.
These
findings
demonstrate
possibility
tuning
via
compositional
control.
Journal of Polymers and the Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
31(11), P. 4946 - 4959
Published: June 3, 2023
Abstract
In
this
work,
a
recycled
bis(2-hydroxyethyl)
terephthalate
(BHET)
monomer,
obtained
by
glycolysis
of
marine
polyethylene
(PET)
litter,
and
biobased
polyol
derived
from
castor
oil
were
used
for
the
synthesis
thermoset
polyurethanes
(PUs).
BHET
was
in
closed
reactor
at
220
°C
short
reaction
time
30
min.
Different
PUs
synthesized,
varying
content,
ranging
0
to
21
wt%
obtaining
renewable
carbon
content
between
23
43%.
The
synthesized
which
least
40%
their
components
are
recycled,
showed
an
interesting
combination
thermal,
thermo-mechanical
mechanical
properties.
addition,
preliminary
chemical
recycling
study
performed
evaluate
recyclability,
wrapping
whole
process
within
circular
economy.
glycolyzed
product
single-phase
viscous
liquid
consisting
on
polyol-rich
BHET-rich
fractions,
with
contents
range
those
employed
PUs.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(20), P. 4839 - 4839
Published: Oct. 12, 2024
The
condensation
reactions
of
4,4'-(ethane-1,2-diylbis
(oxy))
bis(3-methoxybenzaldehyde)
(VV)
with
cystamine,
1,6-hexamenthylene
diamine,
and
a
dimer
diamine
(Priamine
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(9), P. 1941 - 1941
Published: April 27, 2025
Self-healing
thermoset
polymers
have
attracted
significant
attention
because
they
contribute
to
resource
and
energy
savings
by
extending
their
service
life.
The
reactions
between
glycerol
ethoxylate
(GCE),
α-cyclodextrin
(α-CD),
poly(ethylene
glycol)
monomethyl
ether
(MPEG),
hexamethylene
diisocyanate
(HDI)
at
molar
ratios
of
GCE:α-CD:MPEG
=
a:b:c
produced
polyurethane
networks
(GCM-abc,
abc
311,
411,
511)
containing
α-CD
MPEG
as
host
guest
moieties,
respectively.
To
compare
this
with
GCM-411,
1-dodecanol
(DN)
was
used
instead
a
molecule
yield
network
(GCD-411).
Dynamic
mechanical
analysis
revealed
the
formation
polymer
network,
loss
tangent
(tan
δ)
peak
temperature
(Tα)
crosslinking
density
(νe)
decreased
increasing
GCE
fraction
for
GCMs,
Tα
νe
values
GCD
were
slightly
higher
than
those
GCM-411.
tensile
strength
GCMs
fraction,
GCD-411
that
All
cured
films
healed
room
24
h,
healing
efficiency
(ησ),
based
on
strength,
increased
in
order
GCM-311
<
GCM-411
GCM-511
GCD-411.
When
from
80
°C,
ησ
24-38%
45-62%.
self-healed
thrice
treatment
gradually
each
cycle.
ACS Applied Polymer Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(9), P. 7308 - 7317
Published: Aug. 22, 2023
Due
to
the
exhaustion
of
fossil
resources
and
degradation
environment,
there
is
an
increasing
utilization
eco-friendly
materials
as
substitutes
for
petroleum-derived
materials.
In
this
work,
a
series
poly(ε-caprolactone-co-lactic
acid)
diols
were
synthesized
via
one-pot
ring-opening
polymerization
with
different
lactic
acid
(LA)/ε-caprolactone
(CL)
feed
ratios.
Subsequently,
mixed
polyether
diol,
4,4′-diphenylmethane
diisocyanate
(MDI),
other
additives
produce
polyurethane
reactive
hot-melt
adhesives
(PURHAs).
The
enhancement
LA/CL
ratios
correspondingly
led
increase
in
glass
transition
temperature
(Tg)
polyester
diols.
differential
scanning
calorimetry
(DSC)
data
demonstrated
that
PCL-diol
had
highest
crystallinity,
polarizing
optical
microscopy
(POM)
observations
revealed
smallest
spherulite
size
PCLA28-diol.
Thermogravimetric
analysis
(TGA)
results
indicated
5
wt
%
loss
(T5)
PURHAs
surpassed
265
°C.
Tensile
testing
showed
elongation
at
break
containing
PCL
segments
increased
by
least
eight
times
compared
PURHA
without
segments.
Lap-shear
illustrated
higher
ratio
exhibits
green
strength.
addition,
PUHRA-PCLA28
derived
from
PCLA28-diol
PUHRA-PCL
possessed
better
tensile
lap-shear
strengths.
Notably,
strengths
on
PC
substrate
reached
impressive
values
8.85
8.05
MPa,
respectively.
These
bio-based
show
potential
applications
electronic
appliances,
automotive
industry,
construction
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(11), P. 2561 - 2561
Published: June 2, 2023
Bio-based
polyols
were
obtained
from
the
thermochemical
liquefaction
of
two
biomass
feedstocks,
pinewood
and
Stipa
tenacissima,
with
conversion
rates
varying
between
71.9
79.3
wt.%,
comprehensively
characterized.
They
exhibit
phenolic
aliphatic
moieties
displaying
hydroxyl
(OH)
functional
groups,
as
confirmed
by
attenuated
total
reflectance-Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(ATR-FTIR)
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
(NMR)
analysis.
The
biopolyols
successfully
employed
a
green
raw
material
to
produce
bio-based
polyurethane
(BioPU)
coatings
on
carbon
steel
substrates,
using,
an
isocyanate
source,
commercial
polyisocyanate-Desmodur®
Eco
N7300.
BioPU
analyzed
in
terms
chemical
structure,
extent
reaction
species,
thermal
stability,
hydrophobicity,
adhesion
strength.
show
moderate
stability
at
temperatures
up
100
°C,
mild
contact
angles
68°
86°.
tests
reveal
similar
pull-off
strength
values
(ca.
2.2
MPa)
for
either
prepared
Stipa-derived
(BPUI
BPUII).
Electrochemical
impedance
(EIS)
measurements
carried
out
coated
substrates
60
days
0.05
M
NaCl
solution.
Good
corrosion
protection
properties
achieved
coatings,
particular
emphasis
coating
pinewood-derived
polyol,
which
exhibited
low-frequency
modulus
normalized
thickness
6.1
×
1010
Ω
cm
end
test,
three
times
higher
than
biopolyols.
produced
formulations
great
potential
application
further
modification
fillers
inhibitors.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 4587 - 4587
Published: May 28, 2024
The
pursuit
of
sustainable
polyurethane
(PU)
product
development
necessitates
a
profound
understanding
precursor
materials.
Particularly,
polyol
plays
crucial
role,
since
PU
properties
are
heavily
influenced
by
the
type
employed
during
production.
While
traditional
PUs
solely
derived
from
hydroxyl
functionalized
polyols,
emergence
amine-hydroxyl
hybrid
polyols
has
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
their
potential
for
enhancing
properties.
These
characterized
presence
both
amine
and
functional
groups.
However,
characterizing
these
remains
daunting
challenge
lack
established
experimental
testing
standards
properties,
such
as
fractional
moieties
thermo-kinetic
parameters
reactions
with
isocyanates.
Additionally,
characterization
methods
demand
extensive
time
resources
pose
risks
health
environment.
To
bridge
gaps,
this
study
computational
simulation
via
MATLAB
determine
moieties’
fractions
polyols.
method
integrated
energy
balance
reaction
kinetics
analysis
various
elucidate
influence
on
behavior
formations.
Validation
simulated
results
was
conducted
comparing
prepolymer
foam
temperature
profiles,
highlighting
direct
comparisons
revealed
an
average
relative
error
less
than
5%,
indicating
accuracy
credibility
simulation.
Thus,
represents
pivotal
opportunity
advancing
knowledge
driving
developments
in
bio-based
production
streamlining
formulation
optimization.