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Title	Bio-derived â€˜drop-inâ€™ replacement for di-isocyanates in polyurethane production
Knowhow is available for	A process to make bio-based aromatic diisocyanates from lignin as raw material
Summary
Advantages	Technology features: â—† Starting materials: Lignin-derived phenolic acids: vanillic and syringic acids â—† Diisocyanate produced: New aromatic diisocyanates synthesized in overall high yields â—† Carbon-neutral monomers â—† Colorless liquid to solid â—† Lower vapor pressure, advantages of handling and processing â—† Equivalent in reactivity to MDI Resulting Polyurethanes: â—† 100% bio-derived content, low carbon footprint â—† Elastomers, foams, â€¦etc â—† High molecular weight â—† Can be cast into transparent and flexible films

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Scientific/ engineering subject areas	Chemical sciences & engineering
Investor interest categories	Materials Technology including Nanotechnology
Industries	Polymers, Plastics, Elastomers, Fibers, Adhesives, Paints, Specialty Polymers, Natural Polymers, Fibers and Leather ;