The impact of hybrid flame retardant compositions on the performance of foamed flexible polyurethane/ground tire rubber composites

P Kosmela, A Olszewski, M Barczewski… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - Springer
Current sustainability-oriented trends affect polyurethane (PU) materials and stimulate the
incorporation of recycled or waste-based materials as fillers. Ground tire rubber (GTR) poses …

Life cycle assessment of electricity generation by tire pyrolysis oil

M Tsangas, I Papamichael, P Loizia, I Voukkali… - Process Safety and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The disposal of used vehicle tires at the end of their life time, is a significant environmental
concern. There is need for specific legislative framework, regulating their disposal, after …

Investigation of physical and chemical properties of particulate matter caused by vehicle tire wear

B Güney - International Journal of Environmental Science and …, 2024 - Springer
Today, due to the increasing use of vehicles, toxic particle emissions released from vehicle
tires significantly affect the health and environment of living things. This study was designed …

Machine Learning in the Analysis of the Mechanical Shredding Process of Polymer Recyclates

I Rojek, M Macko, D Mikołajewski - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Artificial intelligence methods and techniques creatively support the processes of
developing and improving methods for selecting shredders for the processing of polymer …

Fire-Retardant Flexible Foamed Polyurethane (PU)-Based Composites: Armed and Charmed Ground Tire Rubber (GTR) Particles

P Kosmela, K Sałasińska, D Kowalkowska-Zedler… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Inadequate fire resistance of polymers raises questions about their advanced applications.
Flexible polyurethane (PU) foams have myriad applications but inherently suffer from very …

Mats Made from Recycled Tyre Rubber and Polyurethane for Improving Growth Performance in Buffalo Farms

A Masiello, MR di Cicco, A Spagnuolo, C Vetromile… - AgriEngineering, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study focuses on anti-trauma mats designed for buffaloes' comfort, using as raw
materials rubber powder from end-of-life tyres (ELTs) and an isocyanate-based …

Removal of Cr (III) from water by polyurethane foam, green liquor dregs and polyurethane foam incorporated with green liquor dregs

GP Schoeler, BC Okeke, TF Afonso, CF Demarco… - Materials Letters, 2023 - Elsevier
Chromium compounds are prominent contaminants due to their widespread use in various
industries. The limited effectiveness of effluent treatment facilities and the expensive …

[HTML][HTML] Optimization of Energy Efficiency in Reinforced Concrete Constructions by Using a Panel of Recycled Rubber as a Thermal Insulator

RR Párraga, JY Ramirez, JV Arcos… - Journal of Sustainability …, 2024 - hapres.com
The use of thermal insulation in the construction of homes and buildings is essential to
create efficient and sustainable living spaces. These materials regulate heat flow, improving …