Lignin, as a precious resource given to mankind by nature with abundant functional aromatic
structures, has drawn much attention in the recent decade from academia to industry …

In polymer science and industry, the important role of thermosetting resin is well-recognized.
However, most thermosets suffer from the overdependence on petroleum resource and in …

Elastomers have many industrial, medical and commercial applications, however, their huge
demand raises an important question of how to dispose of the out‐of‐service elastomers …

Biological systems, adapted through millions of years of evolution with various functional
trade-offs, have emerged as a crucial source of inspiration for the design of advanced …

Renewable natural resources, such as plant oils, fatty acids, cellulose, and lignin, have been
widely pursued as precursors for manufacturing sustainable polymers. There are many …

Although PVA–chitosan composite hydrogel has excellent biocompatibility and antibacterial
ability, its poor mechanical strength limits its application for wound dressings. Furthermore …

The preparation of lignin-based polyurethanes with excellent mechanical properties and
recyclability remains extremely challenging because of the poor compatibility of lignin and …

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) have found use in a wide range of applications, such as
adhesives, elastomers, coatings, fibers, and in additive manufacturing techniques such as …

Polymers made from natural biomass are gaining interest due to the rising environmental
concerns and depletion of petrochemical resources. Lignin isolated from lignocellulosic …

Although vegetable oil-based waterborne polyurethane (WPUs) possesses unique
advantage like environmental friendliness, the shortcomings of low mechanical properties …