Greener preparation of a flexible material based on macaw palm oil derivatives and CO<sub>2</sub>
Rafael Turra Alarcon, Caroline Gaglieri, Gilbert Bannach, Éder Tadeu Gomes Cavalheiro
Abstract
The polymerization procedure reduces the aminolysis drawback found in conventional synthesis for renewable polyhydroxyurethanes. The polymer is from two macaw palm oil derivatives and presents flexible, luminescent, and waterproofing features.
Topics & Concepts
Palm oilMacawChemistryOrganic chemistryPulp and paper industryChemical engineeringFood scienceEngineeringBiologyPaleontologybiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisPolymer composites and self-healing