Bio-based Polyols and Polyurethanes

• Main Authors: Li, Yebo (Author), Luo, Xiaolan (Author), Hu, Shengjun (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2015.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science,
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Polymers.; Chemical engineering.; Environmental chemistry.; Sustainable development.; Polymer Sciences.; Sustainable Development.; Environmental Chemistry.; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.

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 an...