Evaluation of cytotoxicity in vitro and properties of polysiloxane-based polyurethane/lignin elastomers
AbstractPolysiloxane-based polyurethane/lignin elastomers are synthesized via pre-polymerization. Isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) reacts with polycarbonate (PCDL) and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) polyol to produce a linear thermoplastic elastomer. Lignin is added to the matrix of the polyurethane, where lignin not only acts as a crosslinking agent but also as filler. The effects of polysiloxane-based polyurethane/lignin elastomers on thermal properties, mechanical properties, surface hydrophobicity, and cytotoxicity in vitro are investigated.