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COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL OF BIORESINS AND THEIR SUCCESS IN THERMOSETTING COMPOSITES: AN OVERVIEW



Author(s): R.E.M. Lutton, S. Taylor, M.Sonebi, A. Murphy
Paper category: Proceedings
Book title: ICBBM 2017 Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Bio-Based Building Materials
Editor(s): Sofiane AMZIANE and Mohammed SONEBI
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-192-6
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2017
Pages: 292-301
Total Pages: 10
Language : English


Abstract: This paper reviews the current research in developing resins from bio-based sources. There are many economic drivers to encourage the development of biopolymers and composites derived from natural sources which are sustainable and replace the harmful toxins inherent in traditional petroleum-based composites. There has been much work on the use of natural fibres to replace synthetic fibres but the area of bioresins is relatively nascent. This focused review attempts to summarise the more promising bioresins derived from oils and other natural polyols such as carbohydrates and sugar alcohols for use in thermosetting resins which may be applied to the construction sector. The currently commercially successful bioresins are also discussed as well as their applications in industry. The review highlights the many successes in the area of bioresins and how they are comparable in many ways to conventional petroleum-based resins; however, there is need for more research and development to improve the technology around the extraction and processing of these bioresins. Further, there needs to be more direct comparisons to currently used composites to instil industry-confidence and therefore, cement the success of bioresins in the future


Online publication : 2017
Publication type : full_text
Public price (Euros) : 0.00


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