Progress in hybrid non-isocyanate polyurethanes

This mini review highlights recent advances in the field of non-isocyanate polyurethanes with an emphasis on hybrid chemistries that combine cyclic carbonate aminolysis with other step-growth and chain-growth reactions. The origins of hybrid non-isocyanates polyurethanes, different types of reaction chemistries and synthetic strategies are discussed. In addition, applications where combining different types of chemistries are advantageous are emphasized. Published 2020. This article is a U.S. Government work and is in the public domain in the USA

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This article highlights recent advances in the field of non-isocyanate polyurethanes, focusing on hybrid chemistries that combine cyclic carbonate aminolysis with other reactions. It discusses the origins of hybrid non-isocyanates polyurethanes, different types of reaction chemistries and synthetic strategies, as well as emphasizing the advantages of combining different types of chemistries in certain applications.