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University of Arizona researchers have invented synthesized sulfur-based polyurethanes that are highly soluble in polar solvents.
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Sulfur Based Polyols for Polyurethanes and Novel Polymeric Materials, including Nonhalogenated Flame Retardants Tech-ID: UA20-059 Invention: University of Arizona researchers have invented synthesized sulfur-based polyurethanes. These are sulfur-based polyols that are highly soluble in polar solvents. This technology provides the opportunity to convert waste sulfur into elastomers that can be formulated with water and other polar solvents. Background: Research efforts have been directed towards exploiting the special high-performance characteristics of polymers with sulfur in the backbone. These sulfur-containing polymers fall under various classes and cover an extremely broad property range.
Key Benefits
- Tuneable properties with termonomers - High solubility in water and polar solvents for ease of formulation in sprays or films - Re-use sulfur waste product from petroleum refining into high value polymer
Applications
- Thermosetting polymer - Flame retardant