The Benefits Of Using Cellulose-Derived Bio-Based Construction Polymers As Compared To Petroleum-Based Products Are Manifold

 

Bio-based construction polymer is derived directly from living organisms and are apt to significantly reduce the quantity of plastic waste in the world. Currently, the commercial market for bio-based construction polyols is rapidly growing owing to the ever-growing demand for bio-based synthetics in the construction industry. The high price of oil has been a serious constraint for the development of many new bio-based products, but the polyols derived from living organisms can address this problem. Recent research indicates that the polls in cellulose sugar cane are capable of replacing petroleum-based products in the market, thereby, reducing the cost of material purchases. Recent studies also indicate that cellulose-derived bio-based construction polyols possess the potential to become the next petroleum alternative.

The benefits of using cellulose-derived bio-based construction polymers as compared to petroleum-based products are manifold, including the fact that cellulose-derived cellulose has better flame retardancy characteristics, as compared to its petroleum counterpart. Further, cellulose-derived cellulose cement exhibits superior stability to various harsh environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, low humidity, extreme acidity, and oxygen. In addition, cellulose exhibits excellent fire retardant characteristics that are ideal for use in fireproofing applications. Furthermore, the cellulose compound possesses the ability to rapidly degrade both inorganic and organic compounds at elevated temperatures, as well as in heavy concentrations.

The cellulose acetate segmented polyols include a broad range of unique polyols with diverse end properties. The two most prevalent and beneficial cellulose acetate segments are polyols composed of heteroatheptuloses and n-heterocyclic amines. These highly versatile segmented pools are ideal for applications requiring both stability and flexibility and have the ability to withstand harsh chemical reactions and high temperatures. The n-heterocyclic amines feature heteroatheptuloses with amine groups having oxygen vacancy, which provide a source of nitrogen in the form of amino acids (amines). The combination of these two highly compatible and valuable segmented polyols creates an exceptionally efficient building material.