Functionalizing MXene towards highly stretchable, ultratough, fatigue-and fire-resistant polymer nanocomposites

L Liu, M Zhu, Y Shi, X Xu, Z Ma, B Yu, S Fu… - Chemical Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) features many important industrial applications, but
intrinsic flammability extremely impedes its practical applications. Current fire-retardant …

Fire-safe, mechanically strong and tough thermoplastic Polyurethane/MXene nanocomposites with exceptional smoke suppression

C Liu, K Xu, Y Shi, J Wang, S Ma, Y Feng, Y Lv… - Materials Today …, 2022 - Elsevier
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) has been extensively used in many industrial fields
because of its excellent mechanical, electrically insulating and chemical/oil-resistant …

Natural oil-based rigid polyurethane foam thermal insulation applicable at cryogenic temperatures

K Uram, A Prociak, L Vevere, R Pomilovskis, U Cabulis… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
This paper presents research into the preparation of rigid polyurethane foams with bio-
polyols from rapeseed and tall oil. Rigid polyurethane foams were designed with a …

Effect of composition and processing parameters on the characteristics of tannin-based rigid foams. Part I: Cell structure

W Zhao, A Pizzi, V Fierro, G Du, A Celzard - Materials Chemistry and …, 2010 - Elsevier
Tannin-based rigid foams and derived glasslike carbon foams are new, lightweight, cellular
materials, prepared from 95% natural precursors. They are mainly based on bark extracts …

Flame-retardant system for rigid polyurethane foams based on diethyl bis (2-hydroxyethyl) aminomethylphosphonate and in-situ exfoliated clay

S Han, X Zhu, F Chen, S Chen, H Liu - Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2020 - Elsevier
The flame-retardant rigid polyurethane foams (FR-RPUFs) with organoclay (OMMT) and/or
diethyl bis (2-hydroxyethyl) aminomethylphosphonate (DBHP) were prepared by free …

Optimal design of energy-saving foam with multifunctional characteristics: Superb flame retardancy, outstanding hydrophobic, excellent thermal insulation and robust …

S Han, X Yang, X Hu, Y Wang, F Wu - Polymer Degradation and Stability, 2023 - Elsevier
The adoption of rigid polyurethane foam (RPUF) in construction and rail transit offers energy
conservation and emissions reduction benefits, but its inherent flammability presents …

Effect of a nanoclay on the mechanical, thermal and flame retardant properties of rigid polyurethane foam

M Thirumal, D Khastgir, NK Singha… - … Science®, Part A …, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Water blown rigid polyurethane foams (PUF) with organoclay/organically modified nanoclay
(ONC) were prepared and their properties such as density, mechanical, morphological …

Reactive nanocomposite foams

R Verdejo, MM Bernal, LJ Romasanta… - Cellular …, 2011 - journals.sagepub.com
One of the most interesting and most accessible opportunities of nanofillers is the
reinforcement of fine structures in which conventional fillers cannot be readily …

Thermomechanical behavior and thermal stability of polyurethane rigid nanocomposite foams containing binary nanoparticle mixtures

E Burgaz, C Kendirlioglu - Polymer Testing, 2019 - Elsevier
Polyurethane (PU) rigid nanocomposite foams containing binary nanoparticle mixtures were
prepared via reactive foaming process by using the synergy of mixing based on H-bonding …

Mechanical Properties and Flame Retardancy of Rigid Polyurethane Foams Containing SiO2 Nanospheres/Graphene Oxide Hybrid and Dimethyl …

Z Wang, X Li - Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Halogen-free flame-retardant rigid polyurethane foams were prepared using the
combination of SiO2 nanospheres/graphene oxide hybrid and a phosphorus-containing …