Abstract: In general the present invention relates to polyurethanes based on the reaction of (a) a disocianate composition with (b) depolymerized lignin containing lignin-derived monomers, or the products of their respective functionalization; (c) a polyol composition, if desired (d) chain extenders, if desired. (e) additives, if desired. More specifically, this process relates to the use of depolymerized lignins containing varying amounts of 4-hydroxylalkylphenols or 4-alkylphenols and their derivatives. The polyurethanes can be partially or fully bio-based. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for preparing these polyurethanes and to their use.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the production of an epoxy resin. This process includes providing lignin, one or more acids and/or esters derived from epoxidized vegetable oil(s), optionally a solvent and optionally a catalyst, to form a reactive mixture. The reactive mixture is mixed and cured in the presence of a curing agent to form the epoxy resin.

Abstract: The invention is directed to polyesters comprising the following repeating unit of formula (I) wherein: R1 and R2 independently represent H or CH3, R3 and R4 independently represent H or OCH3, R5 independently represents C1-16alkyl-O(C?0)R7(C?0); C1-16alkyl(C?O); (C?O)R7(C?O); C1-16alkyl(C?O)OR7O(C?O)C1-16alkyl; C1-16alkyl(C?O)OR7 or (C?0)C2-3alkyl(C?0)OR7O(C?0)C2-3alkyl, R7 independently represents C1-20alkyl; benzene or furan, R6 represents CH2 or (C?O), n=0-3, m?10. The invention is also directed to a process for the preparation of these polyesters, wherein a monomer or monomer mixture is heated in the presence of a catalyst to a temperature of 100-300° C. under a pressure below 10 kPa.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the production of an epoxy resin. This process includes providing lignin, one or more acids and/or esters derived from epoxidized vegetable oil(s), optionally a solvent and optionally a catalyst, to form a reactive mixture. The reactive mixture is mixed and cured in the presence of a curing agent to form the epoxy resin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dienophile-modified fatty acid composition and adhesive. The composition comprises a) a polycondensate of a1) a dimer of a fatty alcohol and/or a dimer of a fatty amine, and a2) a dimer of a fatty acid, said polycondensate having a weight average molecular weight of from 2,000 to 50,000 g/mol, and b) a fatty acid derivative as a cross-linking agent, wherein said fatty acid derivative is obtainable by reacting b1) a fatty acid ester comprising at least two double bonds, and b2) a dienophile comprising at least one functional group selected from a carboxylic acid, a carboxylic acid ester and a carboxylic acid anhydride, wherein the polycondensate and the cross-linking agent are capable of reacting with each other.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polyester-based composition and adhesive containing a heterobicycle. The composition comprises a) a polycondensate of a1) a heterobicycle containing from 4 to 8 carbon atoms and from 1 to 3 oxygen atoms, wherein the heterobicycle is substituted by 2 to 4 hydroxyl groups, and a2) a dimer of a fatty acid, and b) a cross-linking agent having at least 2 functional groups per molecule; wherein the polycondensate and the cross-linking agent are capable of reacting with each other.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bio-based composition comprising a polycondensate of a dimer of a fatty alcohol and a dimer of a fatty acid, and an epoxidized fatty acid ester as a cross-linking agent, wherein the polycondensate and the epoxidized fatty acid ester are capable of reacting with each other.

Abstract: Provided is a thin film having self-supporting properties and having excellent strength, durability and flexibility and a method for manufacturing the thin film. A thin film having an interpenetrating net-work layer and having a film thickness of 500 nm or less, the interpenetrating net-work layer being constituted of at least a metal oxide and an organic polymer.

Abstract: Provided is a thin film having self-supporting properties and having excellent strength, durability and flexibility and a method for manufacturing the thin film. A thin film having an interpenetrating net-work layer and having a film thickness of 500 nm or less, the interpenetrating net-work layer being constituted of at least a metal oxide and an organic polymer.