Front Cover: Elucidating the Role of Pendent Functional Groups in Lignin‐Derivable Polyurethanes
Abstract
An artistic depiction comparing structure-property relationships in lignin-derivable and petroleum-derived non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) with conventional polyurethanes (PUs), highlighting how methoxy substituents from lignin and hydroxyl-rich NIPU chemistry modulate performance to approach or exceed traditional PU benchmarks. More details can be found in the Research Article by LaShanda T. J. Korley and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/macp.202500433).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Lignin and Wood Chemistry
Polymer composites and self-healing
biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics
- Volume
- 227
- Issue
- 3
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN