Lignin-soy based flexible polyurethane foam for automotive applications
by Enoch Kofi Acquah, Rafael Auras, Anibal Bher, Kevin Dunne and Mojgan Nejad, Michigan State University.
This study focuses on partially replacing petroleum-based polyol with a novel synthesized lignin-based polyol and soy-polyol in the formulation of flexible polyurethane foams, with the goal being to enhance soy-polyol utilization, ultimately increasing the bio-based carbon content of the foams without compromising thermomechanical properties.