How can the mechanical properties of biobased polyurethane be enhanced without using any chain extender or petroleum polyol?

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Sajjad Ghodrati

Dear Pathikrit Saha

A possible solution maybe is the use of nano particles. There are various kind of nano materials which can be employed in polymeric matrices to produce a nano-composite material with enhanced mechanical properties. you can think about it as a very feasible solution.

Pathikrit Saha

Thank you

Aleena Alex

I would also suggest that reinforcing with nanoparticles as a possible way to enhance material properties. This reference may be of use:

http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.653.8798&rep=rep1&type=pdf