Jize Liu, Federica Recupido, Giuseppe Cesare Lama, Maria Oliviero, Letizia Verdolotti, Marino Lavorgna
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Abstract
Leather is one of the most popular products across globe and holds a significant place in the economy, while the pollution, associated to traditional leather industry, is far away on the “green chemistry” principles. In this sense, polyurethanes, which exhibit tunable chemical structures by selecting suitable precursors, can fit specific requirements, and the developments of green strategies make them important candidates for leather industry. This mini review briefly outlines the recent development of conventional (petrol-based) and sustainable polyurethanes in the leather industry, including their design and properties, in applications such as synthetic leather and surface-finishing (coatings/binders). Finally, outlooks of the future tendency, including more environmental-friendly strategies, bio-sourced/recycled materials and development of high-value multifunctional leather materials, are also here proposed.