Bioderived polyurethane foams based on tung oil: synthesis and characterization

G. SOTO; N. E. MARCOVICH; M. A. MOSIEWICKI

Sigulda

Simposio; Baltic Polymer Symposium; 2015

Flexible polyurethane foams (FP) belongs to a well-known class of polymeric materials that offers daily applications like cushioning and automotive seating, among others. Nowadays, the global production of FP uses polyols mainly derived from petrochemical raw materials. Consequently, the replacement of these components by more eco-friendly materials is challenging. In this sense, the chemical modification of vegetable oils is a promising alternative in the production of green polyols1.