BIOPU

Knowledge of the influence of various experimental variables involved in the processes of epoxidation and carbonation of unsaturated compounds of renewable origin, mainly vegetable oils, and definition of specific experimental conditions to improve the efficiency of these processes.

Development of epoxidised precursors with cyclic carbonate groups of renewable origin for potential use as feedstock in isocyanate-free polyurethane synthesis processes.

Knowledge of the effect of different experimental variables involved in the polymerisation process between cyclic carbonates and amines and the establishment of specific conditions that allow the polymerisation process between cyclic carbonates and amines and the establishment of specific conditions that allow a significant improvement in the to introduce a significant improvement in the efficiency of the NIPU synthesis process.

Development of isocyanate-free polyurethanes (NIPUs) with a high renewable content, above 50%, and with potential application in products for the potential application in products for the habitat sector, either as adhesives or coatings for wood or cellular materials.
wood or cellular materials.

Knowledge of the integration and modification capacity of renewable compounds to obtain additives and/or bio-based fillers for addition to polyurethane systems. additives and/or bio-based fillers for addition to polyurethane systems.

Development of additives and/or fillers of renewable origin that reduce the carbon footprint of polyurethane systems obtained by substituting additives of synthetic origin. polyurethane systems obtained by substituting additives of synthetic origin.