Naturally occurring phenolic sources: monomers and polymers

2014283 citationsJournal Article

Authors

I. K. Varma · Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Abstract

Phenolic compounds sourced from agro-based feedstock, viz. cashew nut shell liquid, lignin, tannin, palm oil, and coconut shell tar, have come up as sustainable alternatives to petro-based feedstock. This review explores their utility as green polymer feedstock with citation of ~ 600 references.

Topics & Keywords

Lignin and Wood Chemistry Polymer composites and self-healing Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible consumption and production

Publication Details

Published in: RSC Advances

Volume 4, Issue 42, pp. 21712-21752

DOI: 10.1039/c4ra00181h

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