Year: 2016, 2016
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Shetranjiwalla, Shegufta, Thesis advisor (ths): NARINE, SURESH S, Thesis advisor (ths): Vreugdenhil, Andrew, Degree committee member (dgc): Metcalfe, Chris, Degree committee member (dgc): Dawson, Peter, Degree granting institution (dgg): Trent University Abstract: <p>Thermoplastic poly(ester urethane)s (TPEU)s derived from vegetable oils possess inferior physical properties compared to their entirely petroleum-based counterparts due to the structural limitations and lower reactivity of the precursor lipid-derived monomers. The present work shows that high molecular weight of TPEUs with enhanced performance can be obtained from lipid-derived monomers… more Year: 2016, 2016
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Abstract: <p>The present thesis explores the cold flow properties of biodiesel and the effect of vegetable oil derived compounds on the crystallization path as well as the mechanisms at play at different stages and length scales. Model systems including triacylglycerol (TAG) oils and their derivatives, and a polymer were tested with biodiesel. The goal was to acquire the fundamental knowledge that… more Year: 2016, 2016
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Abstract: <p>This thesis explores the use of 1-butene cross metathesized palm oil (PMTAG) as a feedstock for preparation of polyols which can be used to prepare rigid and flexible polyurethane foams. PMTAG is advantageous over its precursor feedstock, palm oil, for synthesizing polyols, especially for the preparation of rigid foams, because of the reduction of dangling chain effects associated with… more Year: 2016, 2016
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Abstract: <p>Structure-property relationships are increasingly valued for the identification of specifically engineered materials with properties optimized for targeted application(s). In this work, linear and branched diesters for use in lubricant formulations are prepared from lipid-based oleochemicals and their structure-property relationships reported. It is shown that the branched diesters… more
