In this project, we will develop a new family of low viscosity, all bio-based polyols for flexible foams starting from methyl esters of soybean oil (bio-diesel) using a new concept of hyperbranching; characterize new polyols by measuring molecular weight, functionality, and viscosity using standard methods of polymer chemistry; and test new polyols as base polyols in flexible foams.
The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.