Shining a new light on the structure of polyurea/polyurethane materials
Piangtawan Phoungtawee, Daniel Crespy
Abstract
Polyurea and polyurethane are widely used in coatings, foams, and micro- and nanocapsules. Investigations of the polymers structure indicate that a significant amount of hydrolyzed isocyanate is incorporated in the macromolecular backbone.
Topics & Concepts
PolyureaPolyurethaneIsocyanateNanocapsulesMaterials sciencePolymerMacromoleculeHydrolysisPolymer sciencePolymer chemistryComposite materialChemistryOrganic chemistryNanotechnologyNanoparticleBiochemistryPolymer composites and self-healingBuilding materials and conservationAntimicrobial agents and applications