Bio-based Polyols and Polyurethanes [electronic resource] / by Yebo Li, Xiaolan Luo, Shengjun Hu.

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Li, Yebo [author.]

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Series: SpringerBriefs in Molecular SciencePublisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015Edition: 1st ed. 2015Description: X, 79 p. 42 illus., 1 illus. in color. online resourceContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

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9783319215396

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Electronic books.

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541.2254 23

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QD380-388

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Contents:

Introduction to bio-based polyols and polyurethanes -- Bio-based polyols and polyurethanes from vegetable oils and their derivatives -- Lignocellulosic biomass-based polyols for polyurethane applications -- Polyols and polyurethanes from protein-based feedstocks.

In: Springer eBooksSummary: 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.

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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.