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MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
卷 27, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2021.102187
关键词
Natural filler; Polyurethane; Foam composites; Reinforcement
资金
- Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
- Mitacs Canada
Natural fillers like cellulose, chitin, hazelnut, and eggshell were added to polyurethane foam in varying percentages in this study, showing improvements in tensile strength and resilience with 1% fiber loading. However, split tear properties decreased. Morphological analysis confirmed uniform dispersion of fillers. This study supports the potential for a sustainable future by replacing synthetic fillers with natural alternatives in various industries.
Natural fillers including cellulose, chitin, hazelnut, and eggshell are some of the most abundant bio-resources available for performance-cost-benefit applications. For this study, the aforementioned fibers were added to pure polyurethane foam and the properties were investigated based on mechanical (tensile, split tear, elongation, resilience, compression set, and hardness), thermal (thermogravimetric and differential scanning calorimetry), and morphological analyses. These natural fibers were added in wt. % of 1 %, 2.5 %, and 5 % using high shear mixing rates. The closed molded polyurethane foam was prepared using an addition reaction of polyol and isocyanate. The resulting foam composites embedded with natural fibers had uniform color distribution, indicating good fiber dispersion. 1 % fiber loading showed improvements in tensile and resiliency, whereas split tear properties decreased. Moreover, morphological results indicated uniform foaming and dispersion of fillers. This study reinforces the possibility of a more sustainable future by replacing synthetic fillers with natural fillers in industrial applications, including in the automotive, textile, construction, and other leading consumer-based industries.
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