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Evaluation of the glycerolysis process and valorisation of recovered polyol in polyurethane synthesis
PublikacjaIn this study, the glycerolysis of polyurethane (PU) foam and the applicability of obtained glycerolysate (GLY) for cast PUs were investigated. It was found that crude glycerine with purity grade of 84% might be successfully used for the glycerolysis. The optimal conditions were determined as follows: reaction time of 60 min at 220 °C using dibutyltin dilaurate catalyst (0.5%). Moreover, the purification of GLY by means of liquid-liquid...
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Preparation of Modified Titanate Nanotubes and Its Application in Polyurethane Nanocomposites
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Modified titanate nanotubes for the production of novel aliphatic polyurethane nanocomposites
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Rigid polyurethane foams reinforced with disilanolisobutyl POSS: Synthesis and properties
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Influence of Glycols on the Glycolysis Process and the Structure and Properties of Polyurethane Elastomers
PublikacjaW pracy omówiono wyniki badań elastomerów wytworzonych z glikolizatów poddanych dezaminacji. Glikolizaty otrzymywano w procesie transestryfikacji polieterouretanów glikolami: propano-1,3-diolem, pentano-1,5-diolem oraz heksano-1,6-diolem. Procesy prowadzono przy trzech stosunkach masowych pianki:glikolu.
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Stress Relaxation Behaviour Modeling in Rigid Polyurethane (PU) Elastomeric Materials
PublikacjaPolyurethane (PU) has been used in a variety of industries during the past few years due to its exceptional qualities, including strong mechanical strength, good abrasion resistance, toughness, low-temperature flexibility, etc. More specifically, PU is easily “tailored” to satisfy particular requirements. There is a lot of potential for its use in broader applications due to this structure–property link. Ordinary polyurethane items...
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Thermoplastic polyurethane/(organically modified montmorillonite) nanocomposites produced by in situ polymerization
PublikacjaA series of polyurethane nanocomposites were synthesized from thermoplastic polyurethanes (with different hard segment ratios) and two types of organically modified montmorillonites (OMMT) - Cloisite® 10A and Cloisite® 20A. The thermal behavior was examined by non-isothermal thermogravimetry (TG, DTG), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Dynamic-Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA). The results of X-ray analyses showed that...
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Fabrication and Characterization of Green Polyurethane Foams with Enhanced Vibration Damping Capability
PublikacjaOver the past decades, there has been an intensive development of the technologies and innovations aimed at increasing the quality of life. This development largely concerns the comfort of use of everyday products that, among others, are products of the automotive, construction, or furniture industries. Considering the increase in the comfort of using products such as cars, houses, and flats, one of the comfort features of their...
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Polyurethane Nanocomposites with Open-Cell Structure Modified with Aluminosilicate Nano-Filler
PublikacjaNanocomposite flexible polyurethane foams (nFPUfs) were obtained by modifying the polyurethane formulation by adding a halloysite nano-filler in the amount of one to five parts by weight per hundred parts of used polyol (php). Flexible polyurethane (PU) foams with an open-cell structure and with a beneficial SAG factor were obtained. Premixes with nano-filler had a lower reactivity than the reference PU system. This favored the...
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Rigid polyurethane foams with different flame retardants and their physical and mechanical properties
PublikacjaRigid polyurethane foams (PUFs) containing 3, 6 or 9 % of one of of two selected fire retardants (FR): oligomeric ethyl ethylene phosphate (Fyrol PNX) and expandable graphite (EG) were prepared, inspected and compared to foam without that fillers as the control. The thermal stability of PUFs was described by horizontal test according to norm: UL 94 HB. Compressive strength and physical properties (density, fragility and water absorption)...
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Polyurethane porous scaffolds (PPS) for soft tissue regenerative medicine applications
PublikacjaTissue engineering requires suitable polymeric scaffolds, which act as a physical support for regenerated tissue. A promising candidate might be polyurethane (PUR) scaffold, due to the ease of the PUR properties design, which can be adjusted directly to the intended purpose. In this study, we report a successful fabrication of porous polyurethane scaffolds (PPS) using solvent casting/particulate leaching technique combined with...
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Experimental Study on the Effectiveness of Polyurethane Flexible Adhesive in Reduction of Structural Vibrations
PublikacjaThe aim of the present study is to consider the idea of using polyurethane flexible adhesive in to reduce the vibrations in structures exposed to dynamic loads and evaluate their damping properties in relation to large deformations. Firstly, two aluminium cantilever beams, simulating structural elements (without and with polyurethane layer in the form of tape), were analysed, in order to check the damping of the unconstrained polymer...
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Interrelated shape memory and Payne effect in polyurethane/graphene oxide nanocomposites
PublikacjaWe report the fabrication of graphene oxide (GO) based polyurethane (PU) nanocomposites by a simple method of mixing and their shape memory properties at different temperatures. Both the polymer and the filler were synthesized in the laboratory by simple and easy methods – PU by pre-polymer method and GO by improved graphene oxide synthesis method. High molecular level dispersion of GO platelets within the PU matrix and thus good...
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Preparation and Properties of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Composites Filled with Powdered Buckwheat Husks
PublikacjaBio-based fillers for the polymer composites are still interesting from the scientific and industrial point of view, due to their low cost and renewable nature. In this work partially green composites were obtained by the mixing of thermoplastic poly(ester-urethane) with the unmodified and modified (by acetylation) grinded buckwheat husks. Obtained biocomposites were characterized in the terms of their chemical structure (FTIR),...
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Polyurethane-wood composites (PU-WC) as a method of wood waste management
PublikacjaIn recent years, due to the progressive environmental degradation and increase of environmental awareness, the sustainability of production systems in wood processing, the wood industry, and wood waste management is a crucial issue for European industry and society. Consequently, the problem of generating wood-like waste and the associated risks has become an increasingly noticeable challenge for science. Although various methods...
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Toughness augmentation by fibrillation and yielding in nanostructured blends with recycled polyurethane as a modifier
PublikacjaIn the present paper, we have carefully investigated the morphology and fracture mechanism of the recycled polyurethane (RPU) /epoxy blend system. The second phase (RPU) added to the epoxy resin has a positive effect on the overall mechanical properties. Interestingly, the recycled polymer has a remarkable effect on the fracture toughness of epoxy resin. The mechanism behind the fracture toughness improvement up on the addition...
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Thermal-Resistant Polyurethane/Nanoclay Powder Coatings: Degradation Kinetics Study
PublikacjaIn the present study, thermal degradation kinetics of polyurethane (PU) powder coatings reinforced with organo-modified montmorillonite (OMMT) was investigated. PU nanocomposites were prepared in different concentrations of 1, 3, and 5 wt.% of OMMT via the extrusion method. The microstructure of the nanocomposites was observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM) illustrating uniform dispersion of OMMT nano-clay platelets in the...
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Comprehensive Investigation of Stoichiometry–Structure–Performance Relationships in Flexible Polyurethane Foams
PublikacjaPolyurethane (PU) foams are versatile materials with a broad application range. Their performance is driven by the stoichiometry of polymerization reaction, which has been investigated in several works. However, the analysis was often limited only to selected properties and compared samples differing in apparent density, significantly influencing their performance. In the bigger picture, there is still a lack of comprehensive studies...
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2-Chlorophenol photooxidation using immobilized meso-tetraphenylporphyrin in polyurethane nanofabrics
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Deposition, morphology and functional properties of layers based on DLC:Si and DLC:N on polyurethane
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Dynamic mechanical thermal analysis of polyamide 6/thermoplastic polyurethane blends
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Thermal degradation of poly(alkyl methacrylates) and polyurethane pressure-sensitive adhesives
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Morphology, dynamics, and order development in a thermoplastic polyurethane with melt blended POSS
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The influence of POSS nanoparticles on selected thermal properties of polyurethane-based hybrids
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POSS along the Hard Segments of Polyurethane. Phase Separation and Molecular Dynamics
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Properties of polyamide 6 and thermoplastic polyurethane blends containing modified montmorillonites
PublikacjaAnalizie poddano nowy rodzaj mieszanin polimerowych poliamidu 6 z termoplastycznymi elastomerami poliuretanowymi. Mieszaniny wzmocniono poprzez dodatek organicznie modyfikowanych montmorylonitów (Cloisite). Uzyskane układy przebadano metodami termicznymi, dyfrakcyjnymi oraz scharakteryzowano podstawowe właściwości mechaniczne.
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Polyurethane Nanocomposites Containing Reduced Graphene Oxide, FTIR, Raman, and XRD Studies
PublikacjaRecently, graphene and other graphene-based materials have become an essential part of composite science and technology. Their unique properties are not only restricted to graphene but also shared with derivative compounds like graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, functionalized graphene, and so forth. One of the most structurally important materials, graphene oxide (GO), is prepared by the oxidation of graphite. Though removal...
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Polyurethane/Silane-Functionalized ZrO2 Nanocomposite Powder Coatings: Thermal Degradation Kinetics
PublikacjaA polyurethane (PU)-based powder coating reinforced with vinyltrimethoxysilane (VTMS)-functionalized ZrO2 nanoparticles (V-ZrO2) for thermal stability was developed. Chemical structure, microstructure and thermal degradation kinetics of the prepared coatings were investigated. The peak of aliphatic C–H vibrating bond in the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrum of V-ZrO2 was a signature of VTMS attachment. Scanning electron...
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Investigation of polyurethane elastomer–steel joints using glass lacquer as an adhesive agent
PublikacjaThis article describes an innovative method of coupling polyurethane elastomer (based on polyurethane glycolysate) with constructional steel, by implementation of a Glaspur®—glass lacquer containing latent polyurethanes and monosilane adhesion promoters. The commonly applied coupling agent is Cilbond® 45SF glue or its derivatives. Additionally, glycolysate was synthesised from polyurethane waste and 1,3-propylene glycol in 6:1...
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The Effect of Polyurethane Glycolysate on the Structure and Properties of Natural Rubber/Carbon Black Composites
PublikacjaIn this work the use of polyurethane chemical recycling product (i.e. glycolysis of polyurethane waste realized with the mass excess of polymer) as a plasticizer for natural rubber-based composites was proposed. The effect of plasticizer type (napthenic oil and polyurethane foam glycolysate) and amount (2, 4, 6 or 8 parts per 100 parts of natural rubber) on the processing properties of rubber mixtures and chemical structure, swelling,...
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Effect of glycolysate obtained from polyurethane wastes on mechanical properties of rubber materials
PublikacjaThe paper presents the possibility of utilization of wastes from polyurethane foams. In this work the results of mechanical investigations of materials obtained from natural rubber mixtures with a mixture of glycolysate and biodiesel glycerine as a plasticizer are described. The measurements of mechanical properties showed rather good tensile strength, elongation at break and modules of extensions M100%, M200%, M300% of obtained...
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Effect of sisal fiber filler on thermal properties of bio-based polyurethane composites
PublikacjaThis work is mainly focused on study of thermal and thermomechanical properties of obtained bio-based polyurethane (coded as bio-PU) composites via using different types of bio-components (bio-glycol, modified soybean oil and sisal fiber) in the procedure. The chemical structure, morphology and mechanical properties were also investigated and described in this manuscript in order to know more perfect characterization of produced...
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Mechanical properties of sisal fiber-reinforced soybean oil-based polyurethane biocomposites
PublikacjaIn this paper the results of the mechanical properties of polyurethane biocomposites reinforced with short sisal fibers are presented. The fillers were added in different amount: 5, 10 and 15% by mass. Tensile test, hardness, abrasion resistance, elasticity were determined according to the standards.
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Liquefaction of alder wood as the source of renewable and sustainable polyols for preparation of polyurethane resins
PublikacjaLiquefaction of wood-based biomass gives different polyol properties depending on the reagents used. In this article, alder wood sawdust was liquefied with glycerol and poly(ethylene glycol) solvents. Liquefaction reactions were carried out at temperatures of 120, 150 and 170 °C. The obtained bio-polyols were analyzed in order to establish the process efficiency, hydroxyl number, acid value, viscosity and structural characteristics...
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Shape Memory Polyurethane Materials Containing Ferromagnetic Iron Oxide and Graphene Nanoplatelets
PublikacjaIntelligent materials, such as memory shape polymers, have attracted considerable attention due to wide range of possible applications. Currently, intensive research is underway, in matters of obtaining memory shape materials that can be actuated via inductive methods, for example with help of magnetic field. In this work, an attempt was made to develop a new polymer composite—polyurethane modified with graphene nanoplates and...
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Effect of kenaf fibre modification on morphology and mechanical properties of thermoplastic polyurethane materials
PublikacjaThe presented study examined the morphology and mechanical properties of biocomposites obtained from kenaf natural fibre and thermoplastic polyurethane. Kenaf was modified using various methods, namely: acetylation, blocked isocyanate, maleic anhydride and permanganate treatment. Those methods and ways of carrying out of surface modifications were not studied before on kenaf/thermoplastic polyurethane composites. Different fibre...
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A recent developments in polyurethane foams containing a low-cost and pro-ecological modifiers
PublikacjaDiversity of the polyurethane (PU) foams applications cause that investigation of the relationships between their structure and properties is currently very popular topic among the many research institutions and companies. At the turn of the last years many scientific papers about PU foams and their composites were published. The one of the main research trends in this field is related to the reduction of production costs of...
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Upcycling of medium-density fiberboard and polyurethane foam wastes into novel composite materials
PublikacjaWhile plastic and e-waste dominate public discourse, municipal waste, particularly bulky wastes pose a significant challenge due to their large-scale generation aligning with the enrichment of society. Their efficient collection and keeping in a loop should be considered among the priorities of municipal waste management. Herein, the presented work presents novel composite materials obtained from flexible polyurethane foams used...
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Management of ground tire rubber waste by incorporation into polyurethane-based composite foams
PublikacjaRapid economic growth implicated the developing multiple industry sectors, including the automotive branch, increasing waste generation since recycling and utilization methods have not been established simultaneously. A very severe threat is the generation of enormous amounts of post-consumer tires considered burdensome waste, e.g., due to the substantial emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Therefore, it is essential...
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Liquefaction of alder wood as the source of renewable and sustainable polyols for preparation of polyurethane resins
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Application of the DSC analysis of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers to a comparative study of their technological properties
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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN POLYURETHANE FOAMS CONTAINING LOW-COST AND PRO-ECOLOGICAL MODIFIERS
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Mechanical, Structural and Diffusion Studies of Hydrogel Polyurethane Nanocomposites Containing Modified Montmorillonite
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Following of polymerization process of polyurethane spinning solutions in dimethylformamide by means of the power consumption
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Fabrication of Liquid Crystalline Polyurethane/Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane Nanofibers via Electrospinning
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Dynamic glass transition of the rigid amorphous fraction in polyurethane-urea/SiO2 nanocomposites
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Synthesis and morphology of rigid polyurethane foams with POSS as pendant groups or chemical crosslinks
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Mechanical, structural and diffusion studies of hydrogel polyurethane nanocomposites containing modified montmorillonite
PublikacjaW pracy zaprezentowano wyniki badań hydrożeli poliuretanowych zawierających poli(tlenek etylenu) oraz montmorylonit. Otrzymane układy scharakteryzowano z użyciem technik XRD, DMA, badań mechanicznych oraz wyznaczono chłonność wody i parametry dyfuzji.
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Kompozyty poliuretanowo-gumowe wulkanizowane siarką = Polyurethane-rubber composites vulcanization of sulphur
PublikacjaW artykule przedsawiono wyniki badań statycznych i dynamicznych właściwości mechanicznych oraz analizę mikroskopową nowych kompozytowych materiałów poliuretanowo-gumowych wulkanizowanych siarką otrzymanych z kauczuków uretanowych wulkanizowanych siarką i recyklatu gumowego w postaci granulatu o wielkości ziarna do 1 mm uzyskanego z poużytkowych opon samochodowych. Osnowy poluretanowe napełniano recyklatem w ilościach od 10 do 80%...
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Bio-based polyester polyols for polyurethane foams - chemical structure of reference sample
Dane BadawczePresented dataset includes the results of FTIR and H NMR spectroscopy of bio-based polyester polyol - poly(propylene succinate) (reference sample for materials obtained during MINIATURA 4 project realization).