Recent Eco-Trends in Chemistry and Technology of Polyurethane Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Polyurethane materials comprise a large group of polymeric materials (elastomers, coatings, adhesives, foams, etc.) that are used in many areas of everyday life, including in medicine, furniture, the automotive industry, civil engineering, etc. Due to their favorable performance properties, polyurethane materials have largely replaced the traditionally used materials. Requirements for product quality and environmental protection are the overriding goals currently set for the polyurethane industry and science. These goals should already be taken into account at the process design and production stages. An important aspect of the implementation of these activities is protecting the natural environment so as to ensure sustainable development, e.g., as a result of the more efficient use of resources and the use of clean, environmentally friendly technologies.

This Special Issue aims to discuss the latest eco-trends in the chemistry and technology of polyurethane materials. It concerns, among others, the synthesis of new sustainable raw materials for the production of polyurethane materials, optimization of existing polyurethane formulations, modification of polyurethane production methods, and implementation of the principles of Sustainable Development, Green Chemistry, and Circular Economy for the production of polyurethanes. This Special Issue titled “New Eco-Trends in Chemistry and Technology of Polyurethane Materials” is aimed at scientists working at universities and research institutes, as well as at those working in the broadly understood polyurethane industry.

We are pleased to invite you to submit both original research papers and review articles to this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Joanna Paciorek-Sadowska
Dr. Marcin Borowicz
Guest Editors

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• polyurethane materials
• polyurethane composites
• bio-based raw materials
• recycling-based raw materials
• non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU)
• sustainable materials
• sustainable development
• green chemistry
• circular economy
• life cycle assessment (LCA)