Polyurethanes
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Fully bio-based and solvent-free polyester polyol for two-component polyurethane coatings
Researchers found that the development of a completely bio-based and solvent-free polyester polyol is successful and can be used as a drop-in replacement for synthetic polyol.
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Henkel and Covestro cooperate for the sustainability of adhesives for timber components
Henkel and Covestro are cooperating to promote the sustainability of adhesives in timber construction. Covestro provides polyurethane-based materials based on bio-attributed raw materials, which are used...
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Sorbitol-based UV polyurethane coatings for multiple applications
Researchers tested anti-fog, anti-frost, and self-cleaning properties of the coatings.
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Preparation of CNTs/SCF reinforcement to achieve synergistic improvement of epoxy resin-based composites interfacial properties
Researchers found that using a silane/maleimide-comodified water-based polyurethane (WPU-M-S) as a sizing agent in combination with furan-functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs-FA) through chemical modification...
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Review article: Bio-based waterborne polyurethane
A new paper reviews the recent progress in the synthesis of bio-based waterborne polyurethane, and focuses on its applications in coatings, adhesives and antimicrobials.
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New biobased polyurethane coatings
A new study decribes polyurethane coatings with fast self-healing and tunable mechanical properties derived from curcumin and castor oil.
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Increased yield: Composite coatings for greenhouse films
Researchers have studied waterborne polyurethane composite coatings as UV-light converter and directional infrared light barrier for light and heat management in greenhouses.
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Mitsui Chemicals to increase polyurethane dispersions production
Mitsui Chemicals will increase its production capacity for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) to meet the demand for mono-material food packaging.
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Covestro advances polyurethane dispersions capabilities
Covestro has completed construction on a new production facility for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) in Shanghai, China.
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Isosorbide-based polyurethane acrylate resins
A new paper discusses the synthesis of renewable isosorbide-based polyurethane acrylate resins for UV-cured coating with adjustable properties.
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Novel multifunctional WPU coatings
Multifunctional waterborne polyurethane (WPU) coatings with thermal insulation, matting, UV resistance and hydrophobicity are one of the targets of advanced materials manufacturing.
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Reduce the product carbon footprint all along the supply chain
Eugénie Charrière, Global Marketing & Strategy Director at Vencorex, provides insights into trends and legislative challenges in the polyurethane coatings sector.
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Modified polyurethane coating with self- healing function
In a new study, a modified polyurethane coating with self-healing function was developed via reaction between polytetrahydrofuran (PTMG), 2,4-toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and α-lipoic acid.