TY - JOUR
TI - Study on thermal properties of synthetic and bio-based polyurethane
AU - Šercer Mladen
AU - Raos Pero
AU - Rujnić-Sokele Maja
JN - Thermal Science
PY - 2015
VL - 19
IS - 3
SP - 915
EP - 922
PT - Article
AB - Polymers that are created by the chemical polymerization of naturally  occurring monomers are attracting considerable commercial interest in the  last few years because of their non-toxicity, biodegradability and  biocompatibility and use of feedstock that is renewable. The development of  specialized lignin compounds, such as electrically conducting polymers,  engineering plastics and polyurethane, is an area of highest interest and  growth. The paper will present the comparison of the mechanical and thermal  properties of conventional polyurethane and bio-based polyurethane, i.e.  polyurethane based on polyols produced by liquefaction of waste wood biomass.