Flexing with lignin: Lignin-based elastomers synthesised from untreated kraft black liquor

Philip Verdross, Robert Woodward (Corresponding author), Alexander Bismarck (Corresponding author)

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Abstract

The synthesis and characterisation of a lignin-based elastomer system using lignin-epoxy-resins is presented. Untreated kraft black liquor was used to synthesise glycidyl lignin or black liquor-based epoxy resin (BLER), following a published procedure. A flexible, elastomeric thermoset was produced by cross-linking BLER with succinic anhydride (SA). The produced material was characterised in respect to its chemical, thermal, mechanical and swelling characteristics. In addition, vertical burning tests were performed. The obtained lignin-based elastomeric thermoset had a tensile strength of 1.0 ± 0.20 MPa and elastic moduli of 1.6 ± 1.4 and 0.44 ± 0.35 MPa at 5% and 50% elongation, respectively. A maximum elongation of 151 ± 49% was found.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2687-2697
Number of pages11
JournalPolymer chemistry
Volume15
Issue number26
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Jun 2024

Austrian Fields of Science 2012

  • 104011 Materials chemistry
  • 104018 Polymer chemistry

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