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Thermosetting polymers from renewable sources
Author(s) -
Quirino Rafael L,
Monroe Khristal,
Fleischer Carl H,
Biswas Eletria,
Kessler Michael R
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
polymer international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.592
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1097-0126
pISSN - 0959-8103
DOI - 10.1002/pi.6132
Subject(s) - thermosetting polymer , polymer science , renewable energy , thermal stability , renewable resource , materials science , polymer , biochemical engineering , environmental science , organic chemistry , chemistry , engineering , composite material , electrical engineering
Abstract Environmental concerns and the need for sustainable industrial practices have sparked the search for alternative materials that offer a lower impact on the environment. Over the course of the past few decades, numerous bio‐based polymers have been developed from natural resources. Among the materials, bio‐based thermosets are of particular interest due to their increased thermal stability in comparison to thermoplastics. This review covers recent advancements made in the field of bio‐based thermosets, with a special focus devoted to resins prepared from vegetable oils, natural phenolic compounds and a selection of other thermosetting systems developed recently based on either the polymerization of multifunctional monomers or the crosslinking of linear systems. This review article concludes with a critical perspective on the environmental implications of bio‐based thermosets. © 2020 Society of Industrial Chemistry