Advanced Study on Polyurethane
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Analysis and Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 December 2024 | Viewed by 5960
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polyurethane; biobased materials; green manufacturing; functional materials
Interests: polyurethane; biopolyol; green manufacturing; vegetable oil
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polyurethane (PU) is a polymer material of immense importance and versatility that finds wide-ranging applications in the domains of construction, industry, and consumer goods. In addition to the conventional forms of PU materials such as foams, elastomers, adhesives, fibers, varnishes, and coatings, PU can also generate a plethora of other materials with distinct properties and applications. However, the production and utilization of PU materials engenders a host of environmental concerns such as waste emissions and resource wastage. The emergence of sustainable development and circular economies has put the focus firmly on the sustainability and environmental impact of PU materials, thus leading to the demand for alternatives to traditional PU materials. Therefore, it is imperative to attain mastery over the latest research advancements and trends in PU materials. To this end, we invite researchers to submit research articles or review articles to this Special Issue. Topics of interest include but are not limited to the design and synthesis of renewable raw materials for PU, ecologically sustainable techniques for PU production, novel methods for PU characterization, and innovative applications of PU.
Dr. Jun Xiang
Prof. Dr. Wei He
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polyurethane
- sustainability
- ecological techniques
- renewable raw materials
- circular economy
- innovative applications