Articles by Yun Mi Kim

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Renewable, Cashew Nutshell Liquid-Based Polyols: Their Benefits in CASE and Polyurethane Foams

Evaluating the performance and key characteristics of CNSL-based polyols in the formulation of various PU systems, including protective coatings, adhesives, and foams.
Yun Mi Kim Pietro Campaner Anbu Natesh Hong Xu

Cardolite has developed a series of solvent-free and low-viscosity bio-based polyols, which are successfully used in various applications such as PU foams and adhesives.


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Renewable Alternative: Cashew Nutshell Liquid-Based Isocyanate Blocking Agent

A high-purity cardanol derived from renewable cashew nutshell liquid offers chemical features that can be successfully used in epoxy and polyurethane adhesives and sealants.
James Zhao Yun Mi Kim Pietro Campaner

Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) is a non-edible, bio-based material commonly used as a building block for various resins, hardeners, and modifiers in the adhesives, coatings, and composites industries. A high-purity cardanol, 3-pentadeca-dienyl-phenol, derived from the bio-oil CNSL has been employed to replace nonyl phenol (NP) in various applications, including isocyanate blocking.


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A Natural Choice for Adhesives and Sealants

Cashew nutshell liquid-based epoxy curing agents and polyols offer outstanding performances and benefits for adhesives and sealants.
Yun Mi Kim James Zhao
Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL), a bio-renewable resource found in the honeycomb structure of the cashew nutshell, is considered a byproduct of the cashew industry. Therefore, CNSL is a non-food chain product that would otherwise be disposed of. Cashew trees can grow abundantly in tropical conditions.
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