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Synthesis of bio-based polyurethanes from Kraft lignin and castor oil with simultaneous film formation

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Author(s):
Cassales, Ana [1, 2] ; Ramos, Luiz Antonio [1] ; Frollini, Elisabete [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Chem Sao Carlos, Ctr Res Sci & Technol BioResources, Macromol Mat & Lignocellulos Fibers Grp, Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[2] Embrapa Trop Agroind, Biomass Technol Lab, Fortaleza, Ceara - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules; v. 145, p. 28-41, FEB 15 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Kraft lignin (KL) and castor oil (CO) were used as polyols in the synthesis of bio-based polyurethanes (PUs) in the absence of both solvents and catalysts at room temperature with simultaneous film formation. KL was purified (PKL), and both KL and PKL were fully characterized. CO was mixed with different percentages of PKL (0%, 10%, 30%, and 50%), as well as with polymeric methyl phenyl diisocyanate. After degassing, the reaction mixture was stirred; when the medium viscosity was suitable for spreading, it was poured onto a glass plate, and the thickness was adjusted using an extender. The storage modulus (E', 25 degrees C) and tensile strength of the lignopolyurethane films (LignoPU(COPKL)) were higher than those of the control film (PUCO). LignoPU(COPKL30) and LignoPU(COPKL50) did not break under the conditions that the other films broke under. It was noted phase segregation (rigid and flexible domains) for LignoPU(COPKL30) and LignoPU(COPKL50), and the glass transition temperature (T-g) of the flexible domains (96.2 degrees C and 52.3 degrees C, respectively) was higher than that of PUCO (8.4 degrees C). The formed films were also characterized by scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, contact angles, and swelling tests. To our knowledge, the approach of this study is unprecedented. (C) 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/00116-6 - Materials based on raw materials deriving from renewable sources
Grantee:Elisabete Frollini
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants