Ortiz Pablo Urraca

Title: Ortiz Pablo Urraca: Advancing Bio-Based Polyurethane Materials.

Introduction

Ortiz Pablo Urraca is an inventor based in Mol, Belgium, whose work focuses on polyurethane materials incorporating lignin-derived compounds. He is associated with VITO NV and is credited with 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Urraca’s listed patents explore ways to incorporate lignin-derived materials into polyurethane products.

“Polyurethanes from Depolymerized Lignin Containing Lignin Monomers” concerns polyurethanes made by reacting a diisocyanate composition with depolymerized lignin containing lignin-derived monomers, or their functionalized products. The formulation may also include a polyol composition, chain extenders, and additives. The invention describes using depolymerized lignins containing varying amounts of 4-hydroxyalkylphenols or 4-alkylphenols and their derivatives. The resulting polyurethanes may be partially or fully bio-based, and the patent also addresses their preparation and use.

“Thermoplastic Polyurethanes Derived from Lignin Monomers” covers thermoplastic polyurethanes containing lignin-derived monomers, lignin model compounds, or their functionalized products. It focuses on 4-hydroxyalkylphenols and their derivatives, which can serve as chain extenders or form part of the polyol. These materials may also be partially or fully bio-based, with the invention addressing their preparation and applications.

Career Highlights

Urraca’s listed patent work centers on developing polyurethane materials that use lignin-derived compounds. This approach connects polymer design with renewable feedstocks and offers potential routes to partially or fully bio-based materials. His work is associated with VITO NV.

Collaborations

Urraca’s listed coworker is Richard Vendamme. Their shared association with VITO NV places the inventions within a research and innovation setting focused on advanced materials.

Conclusion

Ortiz Pablo Urraca’s two listed patents investigate lignin-derived ingredients for polyurethane and thermoplastic polyurethane formulations. Together, they highlight approaches to incorporating renewable materials into polymers and developing methods for their preparation and use.