This article studies the diversification of useful properties of polyurethane (PU) structures by the inclusion of new components. PUs containing a Schiff base in the main chain were synthesized by using N,N′-bis(salicylidene)-1,3-propanediamine as a chain extender. Novel Schiff base PUs were synthesized via a two-step polymerization starting from a Schiff base derivative diol chain extender with different molar ratios or by cross-linking with various natural raw materials. The sought after structures was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectra that showed the disappearance of the signals of both the hydroxyl and isocyanate groups. The thermal properties of these PUs were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). The initial degradation temperatures of the obtained PUs were found to be in the range of 300–350°C. Based on the results from DMA, the rigid structure of the Schiff base from the backbone of the PUs presented a higher storage modulus, results which may be connected to the physical cross-linking process of the macromolecules. Their optical properties were determined by fluorescence spectroscopy. The incorporation of Schiff base structures into the main PU chain generates new PU structures with improved thermomechanical properties, which includes possible bioactive Schiff base moieties, widening the range of practical applications for such polymers.
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