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In this study, rigid polyurethane foams were prepared using starch as the main component of polyols and their structural, thermal, and mechanical properties were investigated. The starch content in polyols was 30∼50 wt.%. The prepared polyurethane foams had a cell structure. When the starch content and -NCO/-OH molar ratio (TS4-05, TS3-07, and TS3-05) was low, polyurethane foams were not formed. To confirm the formation of a urethane linkage between -OH of the starch and -NCO of the 2,4-TDI, FT-IR spectroscopic analysis was performed. The thermal properties of polyurethane foams were analyzed by DSC and TGA. DSC thermograms showed two endothermic peaks: a sharp peak at a lower temperature and a broad peak at a higher temperature. Both peaks were shifted to higher temperature with starch content in polyols and -NCO/-OH molar ratio. Thermal degradation of polyurethane foams began at a lower temperature and ended at a higher temperature than that of starch. The impact resistance, compressive stress and modulus of polyurethane foams increased with -NCO/-OH molar ratio and starch content.  相似文献   

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Polystyrene/layered silicate nanocomposites were prepared by melt intercalation. To examine the distribution of the clay in polymer matrix, small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used. Intercalated nanocomposites were obtained and their rheological properties were investigated. Microcellular nanocomposite foams were produced by using a supercritical fluid. As clay contents increased, the cell size decreased and the cell density increased. It was found that layered silicates could operate as heterogeneous nucleation sites. As the saturation pressure increased and the saturation temperature decreased, the cell size decreased and the cell density increased. Microcellular foams have different morphology depending upon the dispersion state of nanoclays.  相似文献   

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Softwood kraft lignin (SKL)-based water-blown flexible polyurethane foams were prepared using SKL as a crosslinking agent and a hard segment polyol. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) as a soft segment diol and 2,4-toluene diisocyanate (TDI) were used. While increasing hard segment content caused the increase in crosslink density in foams, the foams became more and more viscous with increasing hard segment content due to the distinctive phase heterogeneity in foams. In this case, the contributiveness of the filler-like behaviors of separated hard segments always overtook the crosslinking effects derived from SKL in terms of overall viscoelasticity, thus the resultant viscometric properties such as tanδ max and hysteresis loss increased as hard segment content increased. Furthermore, increasing M n,PEG caused the severer microphase separation and intensified the filler effects in foams, thus the foams became more viscous with increasing M n,PEG. The 25 % and 65 % CFD values and Young’s moduli of foams increased with increasing hard segment content due to the increase in crosslink density for foams, and the properties also increased with increasing foam density. Most of foams showed the support factors in the range of 2–3, which are suitable values for cushioning use. Even though the microscopic deformation behaviors in foams are irrelevant to foam density, the cyclic compressive tests showed that the higher foam density possess the better shape recovery performances.  相似文献   

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Polyurethane foams were produced by using a homogenizer as a mixing equipment. Effects of stirring speed on the foam structure were investigated with SEM observations. Variation of the bubble size, density of the foam, compressive strength, and thermal conductivity were studied. A hybrid foam consisting of polyurethane foam and commercial polystyrene foam is produced. Mechanical and thermal properties of the hybrid foam were compared with those of pure polyurethane foam. Advancement of flow front during mold filling was observed by using a digital camcorder. Four types of mold geometry were used for mold filling experiments. Flow during mold filling was analyzed by using a two-dimensional control volume finite element method. Variation of foam density with respect to time was experimentally measured. Creeping flow, uniform density, uniform conversion, and uniform temperature were assumed for the numerical simulation. It was assumed for the numerical analysis that the cavity has thin planar geometry and the viscosity is constant. The theoretical predictions were compared with the experimental results and showed good agreement.  相似文献   

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Polyurethanes are polymers with urethane linkages in their backbone. It is prepared by polyaddition polymerization between isocyanates and polyols, which produce different chemical, physical, and mechanical properties depending on their types and characteristics. Previous reports of polyurethane foams prepared by using PEG polyol indicated prominent features in the elasticity and recovery of the foams. However, it is necessary to improve the mechanical strength of these materials. In this study, polyurethane foams were prepared using a PLA/PEG polyol mixture and 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate. PLA polyol was synthesized by the direct condensation polymerization of lactic acid. The polyurethane foams were characterized using FE-SEM analysis, FT-IR spectroscopy, water absorbency measurement, and mechanical property measurement. In FE-SEM analysis, it was shown that the PLA content of polyol mixture significantly affected the porous structure. FT-IR spectra confirmed that urethane linkages formed between the PLA/PEG polyols and the isocyanates. The water absorbency decreased due to the hydrophobicity of PLA. With respect to the mechanical properties, the breaking stress and the Young’s modulus increased with increasing PLA content. When the PLA content of polyols was 60 and 70 percent, the breaking strain was significantly higher than those of other polyurethane foams.  相似文献   

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A simple method based on the combination of the intercalation from solution and melt-processing preparation methods was used to prepare highly exfoliated and compatible thermoplastic starch (TPS) and montmorillonite clay (MMT) nanocomposites. The effects of the MMT content on the thermal, structural, and mechanical properties of the nanocomposites were investigated. XRD diffraction was used to investigate the MMT exfoliation/intercalation degrees in the TPS matrix. Data from thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry revealed that the addition of MMT increased the thermal stabilities of TPS nanocomposites. Young's modulus and tensile strength increased from 8.0 to 23.8 MPa and 1.5 to 2.8 MPa with an increasing MMT content from 0 to 5 wt% without diminishing their flexibility. The improvement in such properties can be attributed to the good dispersion/exfoliation of MMT in the TPS matrix. Combining both methods, it was possible to obtain homogenous and transparent nanocomposites with excellent thermal and mechanical properties for application as packaging materials.  相似文献   

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We prepared a series of polyurethane(PU)/chitosan composite foams with different chitosan content of 5∼20 wt% and investigated their adsorption performance of acid dye (Acid Violet 48) in aqueous solutions with various dye concentrations and pH values. It was observed that PU/chitosan composite foams exhibited well-developed open cell structures. Dye adsorption capacities of the composite foams increased with the increment of chitosan content in composite foams, because amine groups of chitosan serve as the binding sites for sulfonic ions of acid dyes in aqueous solutions. In addition, dye adsorption capacities of composite foams were found to increase with decreasing the pH value, which stems from the fact that the enhanced chemisorption between protonated amine groups of chitosan and sulfonic ions of acid dye is available in acidic solutions. The dye adsoption kinetics and equilibrium isotherm of the composite foams were well described with the pseudo-second order kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm model, respectively. The maximum adsorption capacity (q max) for the PU/chitosan composite foams with 20 wt% chitosan content is evaluated to be ca. 30 mg/g.  相似文献   

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In this study, different organoclays (OMMTs) were prepared using various fatty nitrogen compounds (FNCs) and natural clay, sodium montmorillonite (MMT). The clay modification was carried out by stirring the clay particles in an aqueous solution of fatty amides (FA), fatty hydroxamic acids (FHA), and carbonyl difatty amides (CDFA). These OMMTs were then used for nanocomposites production to improve the property balance of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) by solution casting process. All sets of OMMTs and nanocomposites were characterized using various apparatuses. In the nanocomposites, where the clay surface is pretreated with FA, FHA and CDFA, the basal spacing of the clay increased to 2.94, 3.26 and 3.80 nm, respectively The X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) results confirmed the production of nanocomposites. PLA modified clay nanocomposites show higher thermal stability and significant improvement of mechanical properties in comparison with pure PLA.  相似文献   

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The development of high tenacity, high modulus monofilaments from Polypropylene/Clay nanocomposite has been investigated. Pure sodium montmorillonite nanoclay was modified using hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (HTAB) via an ion exchange reaction. Pure and modified clay were characterized through X-ray diffraction, FTIR and TGA. The modified clay was melt blended with polypropylene (PP) in presence of a swelling agent. Composite filaments from PP/Clay nanocomposite were prepared at different weight percentages of nanoclay and the spinning and drawing conditions were optimized. The filaments were characterized for their mechanical, morphological and thermal properties. The composite PP filaments with modified clay showed improved tensile strength, modulus and reduced elongation at break. The composite filaments with unmodified clay did not show any improvement in tensile strength but the modulus improved. The sharp and narrow X-ray diffraction peaks of PP/nanoclay composite filaments indicate increase in crystallinity in presence of modified clay at small loadings (0.5%). The improved thermal stability was observed in filaments with modified as well as unmodified clays.  相似文献   

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Albumin-based rigid and elastic foams were prepared by mechanically beating water solutions of the protein mixed with formaldehyde and camphor. The resulting foams were cross-linked in a traditional or in a microwave oven. Formaldehyde was used as hardener of the protein and camphor as a plasticizer. Thermal conductivity was tested and found to be acceptable for thermal insulation but did not appear to be influenced by variations in foam density. Scanning electron microscopy of the different formulations showed some differences in cells structure. Formulations of different water content, formaldehyde hardener content, camphor content and oven curing time were tested. Within certain limits (a) increases in water proportion rendered the foam more elastic, (b) higher formaldehyde content increased foam rigidity and strength up to a value beyond which no further increase occurred, (c) the amount of camphor influences markedly the compression strength and foam elasticity/plasticity, (d) curing time improving foam strength up to 5 min in microwave curing, without any further effect for longer heating times. Only addition of glycerol, yielded truly soft elastic foams.  相似文献   

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Hydrophilic and flexible polyurethane foams were prepared using sodium alginate as a polyol, and characterized by optical microscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, density measurements, volume swelling, and water absorbency. Optical microscopy revealed that the resulting cells were closed with round and elongated shapes. FT-IR confirmed that the urethane linkages were formed between the isocyanate and sodium-alginate. As an indirect measurement of porosity, the apparent density indicated an initial decrease followed by an increase with increasing glycerin content. The volume-swelling ratio was initially constant, followed by a gradual decrease with glycerin content. The volume swelling ratio increased with PEG molecular weight. The water absorbency initially increased, followed by a decrease with increasing glycerin content. The correlation-ships between water absorbency, density, and volume-swelling ratio indicated that the absorbency was predominantly influenced by density when the PEG molecular weight was low and was greatly affected by the volume-swelling ratio when the PEG molecular weight was relatively high.  相似文献   

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Biodegradable polymers, such as poly(lactic acid) (PLA) have attracted a lot of attention in the scientific community recently due to a rapid growth of intensive interest in the global environment for alternatives to petroleum-based polymeric materials. Fatty nitrogen compounds (FNCs), fatty amides (FA), fatty hydroxamic acids (FHA), and carbonyl difatty amides (CDFA), which were synthesized from vegetable oils, were used as one of organic compounds to modify natural clay (sodium montmorillonite). The clay modification was carried out by stirring the clay particles in an aqueous solution of FA, FHA, and CDFA, by which the clay layer thickness increased from 1.23 to 2.61, 2.84 and 3.19 nm, respectively. The modified clay was then used in the preparation of the PLA/epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) blend nanocomposites. They were prepared by incorporating 2% of CDFA-MMT and 3% of both FA-MMT and FHA-MMT. The interaction of the modifier in the clay layer was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). Elemental analysis was used to estimate the presence of FNCs in the clay. The nanocomposites were synthesized by solution casting of the modified clay and a PLA/ESO blend at the weight ratio of 80/20, which has the highest elongation at break. The XRD and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) results confirmed the production of nanocomposites. PLA/ESO modified clay nanocomposites show higher thermal stability and significant improvement of mechanical properties in comparison with those of the PLA/ESO blend. The novelty of this study is use of FNCs which reduces the dependence on petroleum-based surfactants.  相似文献   

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In this paper, the short carbon fiber (SCF)/PP composite foams with fine open cell were prepared with batch foaming technique using supercritical CO2. The effects of SCF contents, saturation pressure and depressurization rate on the cell morphology were studied. The experimental results indicate that the cell morphology of foamed composites was significantly influenced by the SCF contents and saturation pressure. It is found that the cell size increased and cell density decreased with the increment of SCF contents while the saturation pressure had the opposite effect. However, depressurization rate showed little impacts on the cell morphology due to the presence of SCF.  相似文献   

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Esparto fibers are cellulose-based fibers extracted from esparto (Stipa tenacissima) leaves. Morphological characteristics (length, width, and coarseness) of esparto fibers are analyzed in relation to growing conditions and plant biology. Seven localized sites in Kasserine in central western Tunisia are examined. The analysis of variance showed that all investigated characteristics vary significantly with site, season, and leaf level. Leaves reach minimum level in winter and maximum level in fall. Fiber differentiation is closely related to the vegetative cycle. Fibers are short and wide at the leaf base (basal level) and grow longer and thinner above the leaf. Results on the raw material (esparto leaves) were confirmed by results on esparto pulp.  相似文献   

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In this study, polyurethane foams (PUF) were prepared using alginic acid, glycerin, and poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) as polyols, 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) as a diisocyanate, and water as a foaming agent by one-shot process. Their structura, mechanical, and water-absorbing properties were investigated. The amount of alginic acid was varied up to 30 wt%. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) analysis showed that urethane linkage was formed by the reactions between −NCO groups of diisocyanate and −OH groups of all polyols used. Also urea linkage was formed by the reactions between −NCO groups of HDI and water or −COO groups of alginic acid. The reaction times for cream forming increased with increasing alginic acid but foam structures were not formed when alginic acid content in polyols was above 30 wt%. The optical micrographs showed that the average cell size of PUF slightly increased with increasing alginic acid. However, the density of PUF decreased with alginic acid content. The compressive modulus of PUF decreased with increasing alginic acid content. In the mean time, the water absorbency of PUF increased with increasing alginic acid content.  相似文献   

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In this study, nonwoven fabrics were developed for the replacement of polyurethane foams in car interiors, in particular, cushioning materials for car seats. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) hollow fibers and two types of bicomponent binder fibers were used to manufacture automotive nonwovens by carding processes and then post-bonding processes, such as needle punching or thermal bonding. The physical and mechanical properties of nonwovens were thoroughly investigated with respect to the effects of binder fibers and bonding processes. The tensile strength and elongation for nonwovens were found to be significantly improved by combined needle punching and thermal bonding processes. In addition, the nonwoven cushioning materials were characterized in terms of hardness, support factors, and compressive and ball rebound resilience. The nonwovens showed greater hardness than the flexible PU foam. However, support factors over 2.8 for the nonwovens indicated improved seating comfort, along with better seating characteristics of greater resilience and air permeability in comparison with the PU foam.  相似文献   

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Starch based foams have been studied as replacements for non-degradable expanded polystyrene (EPS) as loose-fill packaging material because of starch’s total degradation and low cost. However, starch’s hydrophilicity, poor mechanical properties and dimensional stability limited their applications. Acetylated starch with a high degree of substitution (DS) is an alternative. Starch acetates with DS 1.11, 1.68, and 2.23 were extruded with either water or ethanol as solvents. The effects of DS and type of solvent on the starch acetate foam’s water absorption index (WAI), water solubility index (WSI), thermal behavior (glass transition temperature [Tg], melting temperature [Tm], and thermal decomposition temperature), and biodegradability were investigated. There was a significant interaction (P < 0.05) between solvent type and DS on WAI and WSI of the foams. As DS increased from 1.11 to 2.23, WAI and WSI increased when ethanol was used as solvent and decreased when water was used as solvent. The Tg values of starch decreased with acetylation and with increasing DS, but increased with extrusion. Acetylation and extrusion increased the thermal stability of the foams. The rate of biodegradation of the foams decreased with increasing DS. The foams, extruded with ethanol, had higher degradation rates than those with water.  相似文献   

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Organically modified montmorillonite (C8PPh-MMT) was obtained using the ion exchange reaction between Na+-montmorillonite (Na+-MMT) and 1-octenyltriphenyl phosphonium chloride (C8PPh-Cl). Polystyrene nanocomposites were then prepared by in-situ free-radical polymerization of the styrene containing intercalated C8PPh-MMT. The resulting polystyrene hybrids with various organoclay contents were investigated with FT-IR, which confirmed that PS hybrids were successfully prepared via the reaction of styrene monomer in the interlayers of the clays. The variations of the thermal behaviors of the hybrids with increases in the organoclay content from 0 to 8 wt% were determined. The glass transition temperatures (Tg) and initial thermal degradation temperatures (TD i) of the PS hybrids were found to increase linearly with increases in the organoclay loading. Regardless of the organoclay content of the hybrids, the clay was found to be dispersed homogeneously in the matrix polymer. This is direct evidence that the PS hybrids formed nanocomposites. This result was confirmed with XRD and TEM.  相似文献   

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Polyurethane (PU) foam was combined with protein drug-loaded pH-sensitive alginate-bentonite hydrogel for wound dressings. Alginate is a linear copolymer composed of 1–4-linked β-D-mannuronic acid (M) and its c-5-epimer α-Lguluronic acid (G). The amount of (M) and (G) and their sequential distribution are varied depending on the alginate source. Soluble sodium alginate can become a hydrogel when cross-linked with divalent cations and has widespread applications in the food, drink, pharmaceutical and bioengineering industries. Recently, it has been also proposed as a biomaterial for drug delivery systems. Bentonites are the natural inorganic polymers consisting of a large proportion of expandable clay minerals with a three-layer structure such as montmorillonite, beidellite, nontronite, etc. They are important adjutants and supports for medical products, and they have many useful physicochemical, mechanical, and biological properties such as absence of toxicity, indifference to other raw materials, sorption, swelling, and complex formation properties. Alginate-bentonite hydrogels were prepared at concentration ratios of 10/0, 7/3, 5/5, 3/7. PU foams were prepared using hydrophilic polyols. We investigated the controlled release of a protein drug from PU foam combined with alginate-bentonite hydrogel at different pH values of 4.2, 5.2, 7.2, 8.2. The mechanical properties and cytotoxicity tests of this foam were also studied.  相似文献   

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Twenty first century has witnessed remarkable achievements in green technology in material science through the development of biocomposites. Oil palm fiber (OPF) extracted from the empty fruit bunches is proven as a good raw material for biocomposites. The cellulose content of OPF is in the range of 43%–65% and lignin content is in the range of 13%–25%. A compilation of the morphology, chemical constituents and properties of OPF as reported by various researchers are collected and presented in this paper. The suitability of OPF in various polymeric matrices such as natural rubber, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, phenol formaldehyde, polyurethane, epoxy, polyester, etc. to form biocomposites as reported by various researchers in the recent past is compiled. The properties of these composites viz., physical, mechanical, water sorption, thermal, degradation, electrical properties, etc. are summerised. Oil palm fiber loading in some polymeric matrices improved the strength of the resulting composites whereas less strength was observed in some cases. The composites became more hydrophilic upon addition of OPF. However treatments on fiber surface improved the composite properties. Alkali treatment on OPF is preferred for improving the fiber–matrix adhesion compared to other treatments. The effect of various treatments on the properties of OPF and that of resulting composites reported by various researchers is compiled in this paper. The thermal stability, dielectric constant, electrical conductivity, etc. of the composites improved upon incorporation of OPF. The strength properties reduced upon weathering/degradation. Sisal fiber was reported as a good combination with OPF in hybrid composites.  相似文献   

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