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Ci Y, Lv D, Yang X, Du H, Tang Y. High-performance cellulose/thermoplastic polyurethane composites enabled by interaction-modulated cellulose regeneration. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 346:122611. [PMID: 39245493 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 08/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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Strong interfacial adhesion between cellulose and other polymers is critical to achieve the properties required for specific applications in composite materials. Here, we developed a method for the simultaneous homogeneous dissolution of cellulose and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) in 1,8-diazabicyclo (5.4.0) undec-7-ene levulinate/dimethyl sulfoxide ([DBUH]Lev/DMSO) solvent. This process is essential for preparing cellulose/TPU composite films and fibers through interaction-modulated cellulose regeneration. Both cellulose and TPU can be easily dissolved together in [DBUH]Lev/DMSO solvent under mild conditions. The resulting cellulose/TPU solutions exhibited strong temperature sensitivity, shear-thinning behavior and viscoelasticity, making them suitable for cast films and continuous spinning. More importantly, research findings, including density functional theory calculations and experimental characterization, confirmed the high compatibility and interaction modulability of cellulose and TPU in the composite films. The representative C90T10 sample (cellulose/TPU, 90/10) showed high transparency (90 % at 800 nm) and excellent mechanical properties (tensile strength: 176 MPa; elongation at break: 8.1 %). Additionally, the maximum tensile strength and elongation at the break of the composite fiber from C90T10 were 214 MPa and 48.1 %, respectively. This method may provide a feasible approach to design and produce homogeneous environmentally friendly composites of cellulose and other polymers at the molecular level.
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- Yuhui Ci
- National Engineering Laboratory of Textile Fiber Materials and Processing Technology, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory of Textile Fiber Materials and Processing Technology, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
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- National Engineering Laboratory of Textile Fiber Materials and Processing Technology, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China.
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Pęczek E, Pamuła R, Białowiec A. Recycled Waste as Polyurethane Additives or Fillers: Mini-Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1013. [PMID: 38473487 DOI: 10.3390/ma17051013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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The intensive development of the polyurethanes industry and limited resources (also due to the current geopolitical situation) of the raw materials used so far force the search for new solutions to maintain high economic development. Implementing the principles of a circular economy is an approach aimed at reducing the consumption of natural resources in PU production. This is understood as a method of recovery, including recycling, in which waste is processed into PU, and then re-used and placed on the market in the form of finished sustainable products. The effective use of waste is one of the attributes of the modern economy. Around the world, new ways to process or use recycled materials for polyurethane production are investigated. That is why innovative research is so important, in which development may change the existing thinking about the form of waste recovery. The paper presents the possibilities of recycling waste (such as biochar, bagasse, waste lignin, residual algal cellulose, residual pineapple cellulose, walnut shells, silanized walnut shells, basalt waste, eggshells, chicken feathers, turkey feathers, fiber, fly ash, wood flour, buffing dust, thermoplastic elastomers, thermoplastic polyurethane, ground corncake, Tetra Pak®, coffee grounds, pine seed shells, yerba mate, the bark of Western Red Cedar, coconut husk ash, cuttlebone, glass fibers and mussel shell) as additives or fillers in the formulation of polyurethanes, which can partially or completely replace petrochemical raw materials. Numerous examples of waste applications of one-component polyurethanes have been given. A new unexplored niche for the research on waste recycling for the production of two components has been identified.
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- Edyta Pęczek
- Department of Applied Bioeconomy, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 37a Chełmońskiego Str., 51-630 Wrocław, Poland
- Selena Industrial Technologies Sp. z o.o., Pieszycka 3, 58-200 Dzierżoniów, Poland
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- Selena Industrial Technologies Sp. z o.o., Pieszycka 3, 58-200 Dzierżoniów, Poland
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- Department of Applied Bioeconomy, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 37a Chełmońskiego Str., 51-630 Wrocław, Poland
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Yu N, An ZW, Zhang JL, Cheng BX, Ye K, Wang S, Wu W, Li RKY, Tan X, Zhao H. Recent Advances in Tailored Fabrication and Properties of Biobased Self-Healing Polyurethane. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:4605-4621. [PMID: 37917193 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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With the emergence of challenges in the environmental degradation and resource scarcity fields, the research of biobased self-healing polyurethane (BSPU) has become a prevailing trend in the technology of the polyurethane industry and a promising direction for developing biomass resources. Here, the production of BSPU from lignocellulose, vegetable oil, chitosan, collagen, and coumarin is classified, and the principles of designing polyurethane based on compelling examples using the latest methods and current research are summarized. Moreover, the impact of biomass materials on self-healing and mechanical properties, as well as the tailored performance method, are presented in detail. Finally, the applications of BSPU in biomedicine, sensors, coatings, etc. are also summarized, and the possible challenges and development prospects are explored to helpfully make progress in the development of BSPU. These findings demonstrate valuable references and practical significance for future BSPU research.
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- Ning Yu
- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Jihua Laboratory, Foshan, 528200, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning, 530006, China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
- Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning, 530006, China
- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering School of Life Science, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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Chen W, Qiao H, Zhang D, Tian X, Jin L. Silane coupling agent γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane-modified nanoparticles/polyurethane elastomer nanocomposites. IRANIAN POLYMER JOURNAL 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s13726-023-01152-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Liu Z, Gu G, Chen J, Duan Z, Liu B. Construction of Bio-Based Polyurethanes via Olefin Metathesis and Their Thermal Reversible Behavior. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14173597. [PMID: 36080672 PMCID: PMC9460269 DOI: 10.3390/polym14173597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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With the increase in awareness of environmental protection and the shortage of oil resources, bio-based polyurethane has attracted increasing attention due to its ecological friendliness, low cost and easy degradation. In this paper, using Eugenol (Eug) derived from plant essential oils as the raw resource, syringyl ethanol (Syol) was prepared, and three monomers were obtained by the reaction of the Eug or Syol with Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI)or 4,4′-methylene di (phenyl isocyanate) (MDI), respectively. Then, three novel bio-based polyurethanes, P(Eug-HDI), P(Syol-HDI) and P(Syol-MDI), were synthesized by olefin metathesis polymerization. The effects of the catalyst type, reaction solvent, reaction temperature, reaction time, molar ratio of catalyst dosage and metal salts on the Eug-HDI olefin metathesis polymerization were investigated in detail. Under the optimal conditions, the yield reached 64.7%. It is worth noting that the addition of metal Ni salts could significantly promote the polymerization, in which NiI2 could increase the yield to 86.6%. Furthermore, the thermal decomposition behaviors of these bio-based polyurethanes were explored by DSC and variable temperature infrared spectroscopy. The test results showed that P(Eug-HDI) had a reversible thermal decomposition and a certain self-healing performance. This paper provided a new method for the preparation of bio-based polyurethane.
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Su J, Jiang Z, Fang C, Zheng Y, Yang M, Pei L, Huang Z. The Reinforcing Effect of Waste Corrugated Paper Fiber on Polylactic Acid. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14173562. [PMID: 36080634 PMCID: PMC9460597 DOI: 10.3390/polym14173562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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To improve the recycle value of waste paper and promote circular economic development, waste corrugated paper fiber (WCPF) was used as a reinforcing agent to prepare waste corrugated paper fiber/polylactic acid (WCPF/PLA) composites via dichloromethane solvent which can be reused. The WCPF in the waste corrugated paper is extracted by beating in a Valli beating machine for different time lengths and grinding in a disc grinder. The effects of beating time and the content of WCPF on the microstructure, mechanical properties, thermal decomposition process, and crystallization properties of the WCPF/PLA composite were studied. The result shows that the WCPF can be well separated from each other and can be evenly dispersed in the PLA matrix. When 25 wt% WCPF which was beat for 30 min was used, the composite has the greatest improvement in tensile property. This study provides a new process for the recycling of waste paper in the application of polymer reinforcement. The research on waste paper fiber and degradable polymer composite is of great significance for reducing environmental pollutants and developing circular economy.
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- Jian Su
- Faculty of Printing, Packaging Engineering and Digital Media Technology, Xi’an University of Technology, Xi’an 710054, China
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- Faculty of Printing, Packaging Engineering and Digital Media Technology, Xi’an University of Technology, Xi’an 710054, China
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- Faculty of Printing, Packaging Engineering and Digital Media Technology, Xi’an University of Technology, Xi’an 710054, China
- School of Mechanical and Precision Instrument Engineering, Xi’an University of Technology, Xi’an 710048, China
- Correspondence: (C.F.); (Z.H.)
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- Faculty of Printing, Packaging Engineering and Digital Media Technology, Xi’an University of Technology, Xi’an 710054, China
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- Faculty of Printing, Packaging Engineering and Digital Media Technology, Xi’an University of Technology, Xi’an 710054, China
- School of Mechanical and Precision Instrument Engineering, Xi’an University of Technology, Xi’an 710048, China
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- Faculty of Printing, Packaging Engineering and Digital Media Technology, Xi’an University of Technology, Xi’an 710054, China
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- Key Laboratory of Processing and Quality Evaluation Technology of Green Plastics of China National Light Industry Council, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Correspondence: (C.F.); (Z.H.)
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Mechanical Behaviour of Alkali-Treated Fabric-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites. ADVANCES IN POLYMER TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/1833955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Polyethylene (PE) was used as a composite material to create a fabric containing 40% pineapple, 30% jute, and 30% cotton fibres by weight. The physical characterisation is carried out, like deterioration and water absorption tests. PE-based composites were shown to have a lower water absorption rate when dipped in deionized water to perform an absorption test. Fabric/PE composites decomposed slowly in the soil during the degradation test. Alkali solution of 5 percent, 7 percent, and 9 percent sodium hydroxide by weight for 60 minutes was studied as alkali impact mechanical characteristics: mechanical testing’s like tensile strength and modulus, elongation at break, bending strength, and modulus. Data investigation exposed that the tensile strength and modulus, elongation at break, bending strength, and composite modulus values were 64 MPa and 871 MPa, 23.14 percent, 45 MPa, and 512 MPa. There were tensile strength and modulus, elongation at break, bending strength, and modulus of the neat polyethylene sheet that were 32Mpa and 342 MPa, 79 percent, 22 MPa, and 234 MPa, respectively. Compared to a polyethylene sheet, composite values for tensile strength and modulus, bending strength, and modulus raised by 107%, 156%, 110%, and 115% as a result of fabric reinforcing.
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Ameliorating properties of castor oil based polyurethane hybrid nanocomposites via synergistic addition of graphene and cellulose nanofibers. J IND ENG CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2022.02.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Environmental Performance of Alternative Green Polyol Synthesis Routes: A Proposal for Improvement. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9071122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study verified the environmental effectiveness of potentially less aggressive routes for the synthesis of poly(propylene/ethylene oxide) glycol (PPG). The analysis was developed in two stages. Firstly, the environmental performance of the conventional PPG processing route was compared to alternative variants—vegetal PPG and CO2-based PPG—applying the life cycle assessment technique to measure the primary energy demand, global warming potential, acidification, photochemical oxidation, and freshwater ecotoxicity impact categories. The synthesis of vegetable polyols from bio-based assets, such as vegetable oils, and the application of CO2 conversion routes as an alternative to technologies supported by petroleum and natural gas were studied. The use of CO2 recovered through carbon capture and usage practices resulted in environmental gains for PPG production. The processing routes within vegetal assets were not an environmentally attractive option as the performance was worse than the conventional arrangement by 144% for the global warming impact category, an increase related to the deforestation carried out to expand soybean cultivation in Brazil. Secondly, improvement scenarios to mitigate the environmental impacts of alternative routes were performed. The hypothesis of using cleaner inputs to obtain a more ecofriendly route was tested. The analysis concluded that the use of high-purity CO2 brings fewer benefits compared to other capturing sources that need a purification process before feeding the PPG synthesis.
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Zanini NC, de Souza AG, Barbosa RFS, Rosa DS, Mulinari DR. Eco-friendly composites of polyurethane and sheath palm residues. J CELL PLAST 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/0021955x20987150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This work prepared eco-friendly biocomposites of polyurethane (PU) and sheath palm residues, using castor oil as a polyol. PU composites filled with natural fibers were prepared at different loading rates: 0 to 20 wt.%. Results indicated that the sheath palm was hydrogen-bonded to PU chains and increased the foams' density. Pore size decreased with an increase in fiber content, from 256 to 116 µm. The fiber's addition improved the ductility of PU foams (compressive modulus from 4.74 to 0.26 MPa) and the foams' crystallinity index (from 5.4 to 15.4%). Compared to pristine PU, the composites showed high hydrophobicity (reaching 123° of contact angle for PU-15%) and thermal stability (Tonset from 96 to 96.3°), and high density (from 41 to 60 kg.m−3), making the developed composites an excellent option for environmental applications, such as oil removal and contaminant adsorption.
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- Noelle C Zanini
- Department of Mechanical and Energy, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Resende, Brazil
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- Center for Engineering, Modeling, and Applied Social Sciences (CECS), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, Brazil
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- Center for Engineering, Modeling, and Applied Social Sciences (CECS), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, Brazil
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- Center for Engineering, Modeling, and Applied Social Sciences (CECS), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Resende, Brazil
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Spiridon I, Anghel N, Dinu MV, Vlad S, Bele A, Ciubotaru BI, Verestiuc L, Pamfil D. Development and Performance of Bioactive Compounds-Loaded Cellulose/Collagen/Polyurethane Materials. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E1191. [PMID: 32456132 PMCID: PMC7284988 DOI: 10.3390/polym12051191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Here we present a new biomaterial based on cellulose, collagen and polyurethane, obtained by dissolving in butyl imidazole chloride. This material served as a matrix for the incorporation of tannin and lipoic acid, as well as bioactive substances with antioxidant properties. The introduction of these bioactive principles into the base matrix led to an increase of the compressive strength in the range 105-139 kPa. An increase of 29.85% of the mucoadhesiveness of the film containing tannin, as compared to the reference, prolongs the bioavailability of the active substance; a fact also demonstrated by the controlled release studies. The presence of bioactive principles, as well as tannins and lipoic acid, gives biomaterials an antioxidant capacity on average 40%-50% higher compared to the base matrix. The results of the tests of the mechanical resistance, mucoadhesiveness, bioadhesiveness, water absorption and antioxidant capacity of active principles recommend these biomaterials for the manufacture of cosmetic masks or patches.
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- Iuliana Spiridon
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica–Vodă 41, 700487 Iași, Romania; (I.S.); (M.V.D.); (S.V.); (A.B.); (D.P.)
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica–Vodă 41, 700487 Iași, Romania; (I.S.); (M.V.D.); (S.V.); (A.B.); (D.P.)
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica–Vodă 41, 700487 Iași, Romania; (I.S.); (M.V.D.); (S.V.); (A.B.); (D.P.)
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica–Vodă 41, 700487 Iași, Romania; (I.S.); (M.V.D.); (S.V.); (A.B.); (D.P.)
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica–Vodă 41, 700487 Iași, Romania; (I.S.); (M.V.D.); (S.V.); (A.B.); (D.P.)
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- Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 9-13 Kogălniceanu Street, 700454 Iași, Romania; (B.I.C.); (L.V.)
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- Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 9-13 Kogălniceanu Street, 700454 Iași, Romania; (B.I.C.); (L.V.)
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Grigore Ghica–Vodă 41, 700487 Iași, Romania; (I.S.); (M.V.D.); (S.V.); (A.B.); (D.P.)
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Arévalo-Alquichire S, Morales-Gonzalez M, Navas-Gómez K, Diaz LE, Gómez-Tejedor JA, Serrano MA, Valero MF. Influence of Polyol/Crosslinker Blend Composition on Phase Separation and Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Polyurethane Thin Films. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12030666. [PMID: 32192093 PMCID: PMC7183071 DOI: 10.3390/polym12030666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Revised: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Polyurethanes (PUs) from Polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polycaprolactone diol (PCL) and a crosslinker, Pentaerythritol (PE), were synthetized with isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI). In this study, we investigated the effect of polyol and crosslinker composition on phase separation and thermo-mechanical properties. The properties were studied through dynamic mechanical analysis, X-ray scattering, atomic force microscopy (AFM), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The results showed changes in PUs properties, microphase structure, and separation due to the composition of polyol/crosslinker blend. So, the largest concentration of PE produced multimodal loss factor patterns, indicating segment segregation while PUs with a PEG/PCL = 1 displayed a monomodal loss factor pattern, indicating a homogeneously distributed microphase separation. Additionally, the increase of the PEG concentration enhanced the damping capacity. On the other hand, agglomeration and thread-like structures of hard segments (HS) were observed through AFM. Finally, the thermal behavior of PUs was affected by chemical composition. Lower concentration of PE reduced the crosslinking; hence, the temperature with the maximum degradation rate.
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- Said Arévalo-Alquichire
- Energy, Materials and Environmental Group, GEMA, Faculty of engineering, Universidad de La Sabana, 140013 Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia; (S.A.-A.); (K.N.-G.)
- Doctoral program of biosciences, Universidad de La Sabana, 140013 Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia
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- Energy, Materials and Environmental Group, GEMA, Faculty of engineering, Universidad de La Sabana, 140013 Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia; (S.A.-A.); (K.N.-G.)
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- Energy, Materials and Environmental Group, GEMA, Faculty of engineering, Universidad de La Sabana, 140013 Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia; (S.A.-A.); (K.N.-G.)
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- Bioprospecting Research Group, GIBP, Faculty of engineering, Universidad de La Sabana, 140013 Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia;
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- Centre for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, CBIT, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain; (J.A.G.-T.); (M.-A.S.)
- Biomedical Research Networking Center in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Centre for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, CBIT, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain; (J.A.G.-T.); (M.-A.S.)
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- Energy, Materials and Environmental Group, GEMA, Faculty of engineering, Universidad de La Sabana, 140013 Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia; (S.A.-A.); (K.N.-G.)
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Zhou W, Hao SJ, Feng GD, Jia PY, Ren XL, Zhang M, Zhou YH. Properties of Rigid Polyurethane Foam Modified by Tung Oil-Based Polyol and Flame-Retardant Particles. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E119. [PMID: 31948034 PMCID: PMC7023429 DOI: 10.3390/polym12010119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Revised: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Although tung oil is renewable, with an abundant production and low price in China, and it is used to synthesize different polyols for rigid polyurethane foam (RPUF), it remains a challenge to improve the properties of RPUF by redesigning the formula. Therefore, we propose four novel compounds to strengthen the properties of RPUF, such as the catalyst-free synthesis of tung oil-based polyol (PTOK), aluminum phosphate micro-capsule (AM), silica micro-capsule (SiM), and grafted epoxidized monoglyceride of tung oil on the surface of SiO2 (SiE), which were designed and introduced into the RPUF. Because of the PTOK with a catalytic function, the foaming process of some RPUF samples was catalyst-free. The results show that the incorporation of AM, SiM, and SiE, respectively, endow RPUF with a better thermal stability at a high temperature, and the T5%, Tmax1, and Tmax2 of RPUF appeared to be reduced, however, the Tmax3 and residue rate at 800 °C were improved, which may have a positive effect on the extension of the rescue time in case of fire, and the limiting oxygen index (LOI) value was increased to 22.6%. The formula, containing 25% PTOK made the RPUF environment-friendly. The results were obtained by comparing the pore size and mechanical properties of the RPUF-the AM had a better dispersion in the foam, and the foam obtained a better mechanical, thermal, and flame retardancy.
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- Wei Zhou
- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing 210042, China; (W.Z.); (Y.-H.Z.)
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing 210042, China; (W.Z.); (Y.-H.Z.)
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Key Lab of Biomass Energy and Materials, Jiangsu Province, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Key Lab of Forest Chemical Engineering, SFA, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing 210042, China; (W.Z.); (Y.-H.Z.)
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing 210042, China; (W.Z.); (Y.-H.Z.)
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Lu W, Yi Y, Ning C, Ge M, S M JA. Chlorination Treatment of Meta-Aramid Fibrids and Its Effects on Mechanical Properties of Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol/Toluene Diisocyanate (PTMEG/TDI)-Based Polyurethane Composites. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:polym11111794. [PMID: 31683959 PMCID: PMC6918428 DOI: 10.3390/polym11111794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Meta-aramid fibrids (MAF) have attracted much attention. However, it is difficult for this high mechanical performance fiber to form sufficient interface adhesion between the MAF and polyurethane (PU) matrix due to the chemical inertness of its surface. Thus, the surface activity of MAF should be improved to obtain a high-performance MAF/PU composite. A novel methodology to modify the surface of MAF with a sodium dichloroisocyanurate solution (DCCNa) was developed to obtain chlorinated MAF (MAFC) in this study. A series of MAFC/PU composites was prepared by in situ polymerization processes. The results of Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) demonstrated that the chlorine-contained chemical groups were introduced onto the MAF surfaces after chlorination. Dynamic contact angle analysis (DCAA) revealed that the surface wettability and the surface free energy of the MAFC were significantly improved, which allowed for strong chemical bonding to PU. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed a uniform distribution of MAFC and good interfacing bonding between the MAFC and PU. With the incorporation of 1.5 wt% MAFC into the polyurethane matrix, the tensile and tear strength values of MAFC/PU were 36.4 MPa and 80.1 kN·m−1 respectively, corresponding to improvements of approximately 43.3% and 21.1%, as compared to those of virgin PU as 25.4 MPa and 66.1 kN·m−1, respectively.
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- Wuyang Lu
- Department of industrial equipment and control engineering, School of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Department of industrial equipment and control engineering, School of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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Lei W, Zhou X, Fang C, Li Y, Song Y, Wang C, Huang Z. New approach to recycle office waste paper: Reinforcement for polyurethane with nano cellulose crystals extracted from waste paper. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2019; 95:59-69. [PMID: 31351645 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2019.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2019] [Revised: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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New approach to recycle office waste paper was purposed in this paper, i.e., cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) was extracted from waste paper and then used CNC as the organic filler to reinforce polyurethane elastomer (PUE) in thermal properties. A series of CNC/PUE nanocomposites was prepared in situ using a two-step process in solvent N,N-dimethylformamide solution by changing the content of CNC from 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4 to 5 wt%. The results showed that CNC was covalently bonded to PUE, and specifically concerned with the hard segments of PUE resulting from the strong hydrogen bonding. The interactions between CNC and PUE caused the increased thermal and thermo-mechanical properties, and decreased water absorption of nanocomposites. Importantly, the initial degradation temperature of PUE with 2 wt% content CNC (CNC/PUE2) increased by 21 °C. CNC/PUE2 had the better comprehensive properties with the worse water absorption, which made CNC/PUE2 appealing in load bearing and outdoor applications. Hence, this work not only provided a new recycling method of waste paper but also provided a thermolstable PUE with lower cost.
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- Wanqing Lei
- School of Mechanical and Precision Instrument Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China; Faculty of Printing, Packing Engineering and Digital Media Technology, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China
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- School of Mechanical and Precision Instrument Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China; Faculty of Printing, Packing Engineering and Digital Media Technology, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China
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- School of Mechanical and Precision Instrument Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China; Faculty of Printing, Packing Engineering and Digital Media Technology, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China.
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- Faculty of Printing, Packing Engineering and Digital Media Technology, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China
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- Faculty of Printing, Packing Engineering and Digital Media Technology, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China
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- Faculty of Printing, Packing Engineering and Digital Media Technology, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Hygiene and Safety Quality Evaluation Technology of Plastic, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, PR China.
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Sun M, Ren X, Zhang J, Zhang X, Wang H. Preparation and characterization of one‐component polyurethane powder adhesives by the solution polymerization technology. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Mingfen Sun
- School of Chemical Engineering and New Energy MaterialsZhuhai College of Jilin University Zhuhai Guangdong China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and New Energy MaterialsZhuhai College of Jilin University Zhuhai Guangdong China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and New Energy MaterialsZhuhai College of Jilin University Zhuhai Guangdong China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and New Energy MaterialsZhuhai College of Jilin University Zhuhai Guangdong China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and New Energy MaterialsZhuhai College of Jilin University Zhuhai Guangdong China
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Eco-friendly waterborne polyurethane reinforced with cellulose nanocrystal from office waste paper by two different methods. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 209:299-309. [PMID: 30732812 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Revised: 01/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Focusing on eco-friendly materials, cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) extracted from office waste paper was used to reinforce waterborne polyurethane (WPU) with varying content by two incorporation routes including blending method by sonication after WPU synthesis (BCNC/WPU) and the alternative in-situ during the WPU synthesis process (CNC/WPU). The results showed that new interaction between CNC and WPU through hydrogen bonds in the interfacial area was formed and CNC reinforced hard segments effectively. However, the interaction in BCNC/WPU was not as stronger as that in CNC/WPU. Besides, CNC improved thermal stability of WPU remarkably, especially BCNC/WPU. The addition of CNC caused a delay around 50 °C in the start of the degradation process, and a delay of 5-18 °C and 2-20 °C in the temperatures at 10 and 50 wt% weight loss, respectively. These eco-friendly and biodegradable novel materials have potential applications in medical and biologic fields.
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Mechanical, Degradation and Water Uptake Properties of Fabric Reinforced Polypropylene Based Composites: Effect of Alkali on Composites. FIBERS 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/fib6040094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this study, a fabric was manufactured consisting of 50% pineapple, 25% jute and 25% cotton fibers by weight, to make composites using polypropylene (PP) as a matrix material. We used compression molding technique, which kept 30% of the fabric content by total weight as the composite. The tensile strength (TS), tensile modulus (TM), elongation break (Eb%), bending strength (BS) and bending modulus (BM) were investigated. From analyzed data, it was found that the composite values of TS, TM, Eb%, BS and BM were 58 MPa, 867 MPa, 22.38%, 42 MPa and 495 MPa, respectively. The TS, TM, Eb%, BS and BM of the neat polypropylene sheet were 28 MPa, 338 MPa, 75%, 20 MPa and 230 MPa, respectively. Due to fabric reinforcement, composite values for TS, TM, BS and BM increased 107%, 156%, 110% and 115%, respectively in comparison with a polypropylene sheet. A water absorption test was performed by dipping the composite samples in deionized water and it was noticed that water absorption was lower for PP-based composites. For investigating the effect of alkali, we sunk the composites in a solution containing 3%, 5% and 7% sodium hydroxide alkali solutions by weight, for 60 min after which their mechanical properties were investigated. A degradation test was carried out by putting the samples in soil for six months and it was noticed that the mechanical properties of fabric/PP composites degraded slowly.
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