Thermal Stability and Applications of Sustainable Polyurethanes
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymeric Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 282
Editors
Interests: sustainable polyurethanes; thermal stability; bio-based polyols renewable raw materials; thermal degradation; pyrolysis; thermogravimetric analysis (TGA); TGA-FTIR; Py-GC/MS; kinetics of degradation
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2. Interdisciplinary Center for Circular Economy, Cracow University of Technology, Warszawska 24, 31-155 Kraków, Poland
Interests: thermal stability; flammability; renewable raw materials; thermal degradation; pyrolysis; thermogravimetric analysis (TGA); TGA-FTIR; flame retardants; kinetics of degradation; circular economy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to collect works that investigate the development of sustainable polyurethanes derived from renewable and environmentally benign resources and to evaluate their thermal stability in relation to chemical structure, formulation, and processing conditions. The influence of renewable content, crosslink density, and hard–soft segment interactions on thermal degradation and heat resistance will be valued. The scope covers the assessment of potential applications of sustainable polyurethanes in industries such as coatings, foams, elastomers, and adhesives, emphasizing their suitability for high-temperature and environmentally demanding applications. Environmental benefits, including reduced carbon footprint and enhanced sustainability, are also considered in comparison with conventional polyurethane systems.
Dr. Artur Bukowczan
Dr. Tomasz Mariusz Majka
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainability
- renewable raw materials
- thermal degradation and stability
- bio-based components
- polyurethanes
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