A cysteine derivative-enabled ultrafast thiol–ene reaction for scalable synthesis of a fully bio-based internal emulsifier for high-toughness waterborne polyurethanes
Xiao Wang, Haiyan Liang, Jizhou Jiang, Qingwen Wang, Ying Luo, Pengju Feng, Chaoqun Zhang
Abstract
Fully bio-based internal emulsifiers were synthesized <italic>via</italic> flow chemistry with a productivity of 360.0 g h<sup>−1</sup>; they were used as a replacement of DMBA and DMPA to prepare WPUs with superior thermophysical and mechanical properties.
Topics & Concepts
Derivative (finance)ToughnessThiolPolyurethaneChemistryCysteineEne reactionCombinatorial chemistryMaterials scienceChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryComposite materialEngineeringEconomicsFinancial economicsEnzymePolymer composites and self-healingAdvanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterizationbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties