In recent decades, due to the increase in environmental awareness and noticeable
environmental degradation, the area of wood waste management has attracted increasing …

Polyurethanes (PUs) are among the most studied, manufactured, and employed polymers
thanks to their versatility and wide range of applications. However, their synthesis generally …

A new method for the preparation of coatings based on renewable biomaterials such as
castor oil and birch flour is suggested in this study. The introduction of birch flour in a …

In this study, the bamboo powder was liquified under microwave conditions and utilized as a
bio-polyol (B-polyol) to synthesize bio-based polyurethane foam (B-PUf). The NMR spectra …

The increasing interest in polyurethane materials has raised the question of the
environmental impact of these materials. For this reason, the scientists aim to find an …

Oilseed rape straw (OS), rice straw (RS), wheat straw (WS), and corn stover (CS) particles
were used to reinforce bio‐polyols based polyurethane (PU) foams. The influence of crop …

Bio-based polyols were obtained from the thermochemical liquefaction of two biomass
feedstocks, pinewood and Stipa tenacissima, with conversion rates varying between 71.9 …

Currently, the plastics industry including polyurethanes is based on the use of
petrochemicals. For this reason, scientists are looking for new types of renewable resources …

The use of alternative raw material sources in polyurethane chemistry is necessary given the
limited supply of fossil fuels, their rising prices and the concern for sustainability. The …

Production of kenaf polyols (KP) via liquefaction process was carried out using polyethylene
glycol 400 and glycerol as the liquefying solvent. Optimization of parameters such as …