Airable Research Lab has synthesized carbonated soy-based products. These materials transform carbon dioxide into useful bio-based cyclic carbonates that may be used in non-isocyanate polyurethanes. Our carbonated soy product has high (78%) bio renewable content and sequesters CO2, providing an excellent option for those seeking a more sustainable feedstock for your material needs
Overview
Airable Research Lab has synthesized carbonated soy-based products. These materials transform carbon dioxide into useful bio-based cyclic carbonates that may be used in non-isocyanate polyurethanes. Our carbonated soy product has high (78%) bio renewable content and sequesters CO2, providing an excellent option for those seeking a more sustainable feedstock for your material needs.
The Technology
Airable has developed two soy carbonates, one from soybean oil and the other from soy methyl ester. The cyclic carbonates may be ring-opened to yield a non-isocyanate polyurethane, as demonstrated in the figure on the right.
The table below provides technical details of the Airable carbonates.
Carbonated Soybean Oil | Carbonated Soy Methyl Ester | |
Appearance | Thin amber liquid | Thick amber liquid |
Viscosity @ 21°C (cPs) | 548 | 72,500 |
Density (g/mL) | 1.053 | 1.079 |
Refractive Index | 1.469 | 1.480 |
Oxirane Oxygen (%) | 0.65 | 0.52 |
Carbonate Equiv. MW | 324 | 309 |
Status and Availability
The formulation can be optimized and tailored to an individual company’s needs. Contact Airable Research Lab to discuss partnership options.
GREEN PRODUCTS CAPITALIZE ON A CRITICAL MARKET TREND
Growing sustainability concerns have prompted advocacy for stricter chemical regulations, and both evolving policy and consumer preference have stimulated market shifts toward bio-based raw materials. Soybeans have broad applications across both consumer and industrial spheres, often providing benefits in terms of cost, function, and sustainability.
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