Design of fully reprocessable composite non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) foams from sustainable blends of cyclic carbonates

RSC Sustainability 2026 Open access

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Authors: Federica Orabona, Federica Recupido, Krzysztof Polaczek, Giuseppe Cesare Lama, Martina Morra, Francesco Taddeo, Martino Di Serio, Tapio Salmi, Letizia Verdolotti, Vincenzo Russo
DOI: 10.1039/d5su00946d
Cited by: 6
References: 72

Abstract

In response to the growing need to eliminate toxic isocyanates in polyurethane production, the synthesis of composite non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) foams starting from a novel blend of bio-based cyclic carbonates is presented.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis Polymer composites and self-healing Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Sustainability
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
4
Issue
3
Pages
1527–1543
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN