Recent Advances in Polyurethane Materials

Dear Colleagues,

The Polymers is preparing a Special Issue entitled “Recent Advances in Polyurethane Materials”.

Polyurethanes are a versatile group of materials commonly applied in various industry branches due to the very broad spectrum of potential properties. Their structure and properties are directly influenced by their chemical composition and the ratio of the two most important components applied during polymerization – polyols and isocyanates. By adjustment of the formulation, polyurethanes with different structure and physical properties can be obtained, including rigid and flexible foams, elastomers, coatings, adhesives and others. They are used in different applications, because they are very perspective and prone to potential innovations. Just as in the case of other polymer materials, polyurethanes are often applied as matrices for polymer composites, because they offer possibilities for potential bonding with filler particles.

Moreover, having in mind the ongoing trends and law regulations, it is important to remember the environmental impact of polyurethanes. Currently, the polyurethane industry is strongly dependent on petroleum because the most important substrates for their production, i.e., polyols, are overwhelmingly petroleum-based. Nevertheless, both in the case of foams and solid materials, so-called bio-polyurethanes are a prevalent research direction. These are most often materials obtained using bio-polyols, i.e., polyols based on renewable raw materials. Also, recent technological developments often involve biodegradability, application of environmentally friendly raw materials, and innovative recycling methods.

The issue of polyurethanes is very comprehensive and often interdisciplinary. Therefore, because of the richness of potential innovations and future developments, the Editors are pleased to launch this Special Issue and invite the Researchers to contribute their original research papers and reviews associated with the “Recent Advances in Polyurethane Materials”.

Dr. Aleksander Hejna
Guest Editor

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