Bio-Based Polyurethane Foams: Feedstocks, Synthesis, and Applications

Polyurethanes (PUs) are extremely versatile materials used across different industries. Traditionally, they are synthesized by reacting polyols and isocyanates, both of which are petroleum-derived reagents. In response to the demand for more eco-friendly materials, research has increasingly focused...

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Published in:	Biomolecules
Main Authors:	Marta Santos, Marcos Mariz, Igor Tiago, Susana Alarico, Paula Ferreira
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Subjects:	bio-based polyurethane foams bio-polyols renewable sources
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/5/680

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