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Bio-based Polyols and Polyurethanes

  • This brief meets the extensive research interest in developing bio-based polyols and polyurethanes from renewable resources
  • Production processes of biopolyols from different biomass feedstocks are discussed in this brief.
  • Properties of bio-based polyols and polyurethanes and their comparison with commercial analogs are included
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science (BRIEFSMOLECULAR)

Part of the book sub series: SpringerBriefs in Green Chemistry for Sustainability (GREENCHEMIST)

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Table of contents (4 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. Introduction to Bio-based Polyols and Polyurethanes

    • Yebo Li, Xiaolan Luo, Shengjun Hu
    Pages 1-13
  3. Polyols and Polyurethanes from Vegetable Oils and Their Derivatives

    • Yebo Li, Xiaolan Luo, Shengjun Hu
    Pages 15-43
  4. Lignocellulosic Biomass-Based Polyols for Polyurethane Applications

    • Yebo Li, Xiaolan Luo, Shengjun Hu
    Pages 45-64
  5. Polyols and Polyurethanes from Protein-Based Feedstocks

    • Yebo Li, Xiaolan Luo, Shengjun Hu
    Pages 65-79

About this book

This brief outlines the most recent advances in the production of polyols and polyurethanes from renewable resources, mainly vegetable oils, lignocellulosic biomass, starch, and protein. The typical processes for the production of polyols from each of the above mentioned feedstocks are introduced and the properties of the resultant polyols and polyurethanes are also discussed.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, USA

    Yebo Li, Xiaolan Luo, Shengjun Hu

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eBook USD 54.99
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Softcover Book USD 69.99
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