machine-triagedFormulation / applicationOct 2026· Chemical Engineering Journaljournaltitle only
Pine kraft lignin-based polyurethane elastomers with phenolic–carbamate dual crosslinking are reported as strong, tough and recyclable.
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.178662
machine-triagedFormulation / application5 Oct 2026· ChemRxivpreprint
Alkoxysilane additives yield non-isocyanate polyhydroxyurethane foams with low density and humidity-responsive rebound resilience, the authors report.
“This work demonstrates a simple and versatile alkoxysilane-assisted self-co-blowing strategy toward low-density NIPU cellular materials” (abstract)
doi:10.26434/chemrxiv.15009898/v1
machine-triagedFormulation / applicationOct 2026· Polymerjournaltitle only
Study reports how varying tall oil-based bio-polyol content changes the physico-chemical and morphological properties of viscoelastic polyurethane foams.
“tall oil-based bio-polyol content” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130624
machine-triagedFormulation / applicationOct 2026· International Journal of Biological Macromoleculesjournaltitle only
Bio-based polyurethane elastomers are prepared from lignin polyol and PHB-diol as dual feedstocks, with the title reporting enhanced mechanical and thermal performance.
“Dual-feedstock bio-based polyurethane elastomers from lignin polyol and PHB-diol” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.153972
machine-triagedFormulation / applicationOct 2026· Industrial Crops and Productsjournaltitle only
An enzyme–deep eutectic solvent treatment of bamboo fibre is used in interfacial engineering to construct lignin-regenerated bio-based polyurethane foam.
“construct lignin-regenerated high-performance bio-based polyurethane foam” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.124433
machine-triagedFormulation / applicationOct 2026· Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistryjournaltitle only
Polyol blends are tailored for lignin oxyalkylation to produce soy-lignin-based polyurethane flexible foams.
doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2026.04.031
machine-triagedFormulation / applicationOct 2026· Materials Research Bulletinjournaltitle only
Reinforcement mechanisms are compared in bio-based rigid polyurethane foams made from castor oil and Tetraclinis articulata lignin with upcycled graphite fillers.
“bio-based rigid polyurethane foams derived from castor oil and Tetraclinis articulata lignin” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.materresbull.2026.114215
machine-triagedNew route1 Oct 2026· Next Materialsjournal
A review examines lignin-derived monomers as bio-based substitutes for conventional polyols in polyurethane synthesis.
“lignin is well-suited to substitute conventional polyols in polyurethane synthesis” (abstract)
doi:10.1016/j.nxmate.2026.103722
machine-triagedFormulation / applicationOct 2026· Progress in Organic Coatingsjournaltitle only
Bio-based polyurethane coatings are prepared from sugarcane bagasse acetosolv lignin and reported to show enhanced anticorrosive performance.
doi:10.1016/j.porgcoat.2026.110349
machine-triagedNew chemistry2 Oct 2026· European Polymer Journaljournal
Bio-based polyurethane foams were made from unmodified castor oil using oxidative decarboxylation of bis-oxamic acids as a masked-isocyanate, self-blowing approach requiring excess oxamic acid.
“Bio-based polyurethane foams were synthesized from unmodified castor oil using a masked-isocyanate strategy” (abstract)
doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2026.115127
machine-triagedNew routeOct 2026· Polymerjournaltitle only
A closed-loop approach uses a bio-based polyol for glycolysis and the synthesis of rigid polyurethane foams.
“Bio-based polyol-assisted glycolysis and synthesis of rigid polyurethane foams” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130662
machine-triagedFormulation / application1 Oct 2026· ChemistrySelectjournal
Palm oil-derived diethanolamide was copolymerised into silicone-grafted polyurethane-acrylic hybrid latexes and applied as pigment-printing binder on cotton fabric.
“high bio‐based content polyurethane–acrylic hybrid latexes with grafting silicone (Si‐POPUA)” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/slct.74840
machine-triagedFormulation / applicationOct 2026· European Polymer Journaljournaltitle only
Bio-based non-isocyanate polyurethane composites are designed for high thermal conductivity together with flame retardancy and self-healing capability.
“Bio-based high-thermal-conductivity non-isocyanate polyurethane composites with flame-retardant and self-healing capabilities” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2026.115037
machine-triagedFormulation / applicationOct 2026· Progress in Organic Coatingsjournaltitle only
Bio-based waterborne polyurethane coatings are developed for marine PET ropes with resistance to seawater intrusion, according to the title.
doi:10.1016/j.porgcoat.2026.110336
machine-triagedFormulation / applicationOct 2026· Sustainable Materials and Technologiesjournaltitle only
Vegetable oil-based non-isocyanate urethane methacrylate resins are developed for vat photopolymerization 3D printing.
“Vegetable oil-based non-isocyanate urethane methacrylate resins” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.susmat.2026.e02145
machine-triagedFormulation / application1 Oct 2026· Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculturejournal
Rice straw was liquefied after steam explosion and desilication, and the recovered nano-SiO₂ was used in a straw-based polyurethane coating that extended nitrogen release to 77 days.
“extending the nitrogen (N) release period from 49 to 77 days” (abstract)
doi:10.1186/s40538-026-01069-w
machine-triagedNew chemistry1 Oct 2026· Collagen and Leatherjournal
Castor oil and tea seed oil were converted via thiol-ene click chemistry into amphiphilic chain extenders, which were used to prepare waterborne polyurethane emulsions and films.
“castor oil (CO) and tea seed oil (TSO) were selected as feedstocks to fabricate bio-based hydrophilic chain extenders (HCEs) for water-based polyurethane (WPU)” (abstract)
doi:10.1186/s42825-026-00263-8
machine-triagedFormulation / application4 Oct 2026· ChemSusChemjournal
Review maps applications of CO2-polyol-based polyurethanes in adhesives, coatings, shape-memory materials, waterborne systems, battery binders and foams, discussing carbonate content effects.
“synthesized via the copolymerization of CO 2 with epoxides” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/cssc.71132
machine-triagedFormulation / application4 Oct 2026· Polymerjournaltitle only
Study describes bio-based rigid polyurethane foam composites using fish scale protein, phytic acid and a silane coupling agent for flame retardancy and mechanical reinforcement.
“Engineering bio-based ternary synergistic flame-retardant rigid polyurethane foam composites” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2026.130905
machine-triagedNew route5 Oct 2026· Chemical Engineering Journaljournaltitle only
The title reports non-isocyanate polyurethane resins made from food waste as a route to upcycling fatty acids.
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.182719
machine-triagedFormulation / applicationOct 2026· Chemical Engineering Journaljournaltitle only
Reports a bio-based waterborne polyurethane combining oxime-urethane, quadruple hydrogen bonds and h-BN for rapid photothermal self-healing.
“Rapid photothermal self-healing bio-based waterborne polyurethane” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.180278
machine-triagedFormulation / applicationOct 2026· Next Materialsjournaltitle only
The title describes using mechanochemically modified ceramic filter press waste as a functional filler in bio-based rigid polyurethane foams.
“mechanochemically modified ceramic filter press waste as a functional filler” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.nxmate.2026.102634
machine-triagedFormulation / applicationOct 2026· Sustainable Materials and Technologiesjournaltitle only
Formaldehyde-free cardanol-sourced Mannich polyol is used in polyurethane/nano-silica self-cleaning coatings with anti-fouling and anti-icing properties.
“Formaldehyde-free Cardanol-sourced Mannich polyol based polyurethane” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.susmat.2026.e02142
machine-triagedFormulation / application1 Oct 2026· Macromolecular Chemistry and Physicsjournaltitle only
A review on sustainable polyurethanes built from renewable building blocks and designed for circularity; no abstract was supplied.
doi:10.1002/macp.70348
machine-triagedFormulation / application1 Oct 2026· Chemical Engineering Journaljournaltitle only
Describes renewable castor oil-based waterborne polyurethane protective coatings for oak wood, combining π–π stacking with covalent cross-linking.
“renewable castor oil-based waterborne polyurethane protective coatings for oak wood” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.182631
machine-triagedFormulation / applicationOct 2026· Chemical Engineering Journaljournaltitle only
Reports a bio-based polyurethane with hierarchical supramolecular-covalent dynamic networks for room-temperature self-healing and triboelectric motion monitoring.
“Bio-based polyurethane with hierarchical supramolecular-covalent dynamic networks” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.182837
machine-triagedFormulation / application1 Oct 2026· International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesivesjournaltitle only
Study synthesises polyurethane modified asphalt from chemically recycled PET and castor oil, reporting synthesis, optimisation and performance evaluation.
doi:10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2026.104504
machine-triagedFormulation / applicationOct 2026· Sustainable Materials and Technologiesjournaltitle only
Fully bio-based sandwich coatings are applied to flexible polyurethane foam for flame retardancy, smoke suppression and thermal insulation.
“A fully bio-based sandwich coatings for simultaneous flame retardancy” (title)
doi:10.1016/j.susmat.2026.e02188
machine-triagedFormulation / application5 Oct 2026· Advanced Materials Interfacesjournal
Amphiphilic non-isocyanate polyurethane coatings with PDMS and MPEG prepolymers were tuned and tested for marine antifouling and fouling-release performance against several organisms.
“amphiphilic non‐isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) coatings containing reactive hydrophobic poly(dimethylsiloxane)” (abstract)
doi:10.1002/admi.70683