A review on synthetic fibers for polymer matrix composites: performance, failure modes and applications
In the last decade, synthetic fiber, as a reinforcing specialist, has been mainly used in
polymer matrix composites (PMC's) to provide lightweight materials with improved stiffness …
polymer matrix composites (PMC's) to provide lightweight materials with improved stiffness …
Preparation of degradable vegetable oil-based waterborne polyurethane with tunable mechanical and thermal properties
Z Dai, P Jiang, W Lou, P Zhang, Y Bao, X Gao… - European Polymer …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this study, the fully degradable soybean oil-based waterborne polyurethanes (SWPU)
were prepared, and the mechanical properties, thermal properties and hydrophilicity of …
were prepared, and the mechanical properties, thermal properties and hydrophilicity of …
Production of waste polyethylene terephthalate reinforced biocomposite with RSM design and evaluation of thermophysical properties by ANN
In this study, bio-unsaturated polyester (BUP) raw material is synthesized using modified
palm oil (MPO). A new BUP composite has been improved by adding waste polyethylene …
palm oil (MPO). A new BUP composite has been improved by adding waste polyethylene …
Fabrication of a sandwich panel by integrating coconut husk with polyurethane foam and optimization using R2
As the need for a sustainable solution increase, waste materials are gaining popularity in
building applications to reduce the environmental impact. This study aims to utilize the waste …
building applications to reduce the environmental impact. This study aims to utilize the waste …
Vermiculite filler modified with casein, chitosan, and potato protein as a flame retardant for polyurethane foams
K Miedzińska, S Członka, A Strąkowska… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
In this study, polyurethane (PU) composite foams were modified with 2 wt.% of vermiculite
fillers, which were themselves modified with casein, chitosan, and potato protein. The impact …
fillers, which were themselves modified with casein, chitosan, and potato protein. The impact …
[HTML][HTML] Green polyurethanes from bio-based building blocks: recent advances and applications
Polyurethanes (PUs) are among the most studied, manufactured, and employed polymers
thanks to their versatility and wide range of applications. However, their synthesis generally …
thanks to their versatility and wide range of applications. However, their synthesis generally …
Synthesis and characterization of biopolyols through biomass liquefaction of wood shavings and their application in the preparation of polyurethane wood composites
The sustainability of production systems in wood processing, wood industry, and wooden
waste disposal is an important issue for European industry and society. Proper development …
waste disposal is an important issue for European industry and society. Proper development …
The impact of hemp shives impregnated with selected plant oils on mechanical, thermal, and insulating properties of polyurethane composite foams
S Członka, A Strąkowska, A Kairytė - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Polyurethane (PUR) foams reinforced with 2 wt.% hemp shives (HS) fillers were successfully
synthesized. Three different types of HS fillers were evaluated—non-treated HS, HS …
synthesized. Three different types of HS fillers were evaluated—non-treated HS, HS …
Efficient and fast removal of oils from water surfaces via highly oleophilic polyurethane composites
In this study we evaluated the oil adsorption capacity of an aliphatic polyurethane foam (PU
1) and two of its composites, produced through surface coating using microparticles of silica …
1) and two of its composites, produced through surface coating using microparticles of silica …
Rigid polyurethane foams reinforced with poss-impregnated sugar beet pulp filler
A Strąkowska, S Członka, A Kairytė - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Rigid polyurethane (PUR) foams were reinforced with sugar beet pulp (BP) impregnated
with Aminopropylisobutyl-polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (APIB-POSS). BP filler was …
with Aminopropylisobutyl-polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (APIB-POSS). BP filler was …