Non-isocyanate polyurethanes: synthesis, properties, and applications

• Published in: Polymers for advanced technologies Vol. 26; no. 7; pp. 707 - 761
• Main Authors: Rokicki, Gabriel, Parzuchowski, Paweł G., Mazurek, Magdalena
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bognor Regis Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.07.2015; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Aliphatic amines; carbamates; Carbon dioxide; cyclic carbonates; Esters; Health hazards; non-isocyanate polyurethanes; poly(hydroxy-urethane)s; Polyols; Polyurethane resins; Synthesis; Wear resistance

Conventional polyurethanes are typically obtained from polyisocyanates, polyols, and chain extenders. The main starting materials—isocyanates used in this process—raise severe health hazard concerns. Therefore, there is a growing demand for environment‐friendly processes and products. This review ar...