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"Recent Advances in Polyurethane Chemistry. Polymers are used in nearly all aspects of modern life. Polyurethanes are one of the fastest-growing polymers due to their wide applications in areas such as construction, packaging, and biomedical science. One aspect of polyurethanes that is generating a great deal of interest is synthesis using renewable resources for a more sustainable future. This book covers the fundamentals and approaches to synthesizing a variety of polyurethanes using different starting materials and provides a mechanistic understanding of polyurethanes, their applications, and their challenges. Volume 2 is devoted mostly to advanced applications and includes the basics of biobased polyurethane chemistry and synthesis, waterborne polyurethanes, flame retardants, and polyurethanes as elastomers and sealants." --from publisher's website