Effects of Silicone Surfactant on the Properties of Open‐Cell Flexible Polyurethane Foams
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DOI: 10.1002/adv.21643
Abstract: In this paper, the effects of silicone surfactant on the mechanical, thermal, and acoustical properties of flexible polyurethane foams are studied. At first, by introducing the reactions of the foam production and expressing the stoichiometric… read more here.
Keywords: silicone surfactant; polyurethane foams; effects silicone; cell ... See more keywords
Recycling of flexible polyurethane foam by split-phase alcoholysis: identification of additives and alcoholyzing agents to reach higher efficiencies.
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DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202000949
Abstract: Split-phase alcoholysis of flexible polyurethane (PU) foam yields an apolar phase containing the recycled polyether polyol, and a lower, polar phase of the alcoholyzing agent and aromatic compounds. However, multiple purification steps are required to… read more here.
Keywords: phase; polyether polyol; foam; phase alcoholysis ... See more keywords
Superhydrophobic Ti3C2Tx‐decorated bio‐based flexible polyurethane foam for adsorption of crude oil and effective EMI shielding
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DOI: 10.1002/pc.29717
Abstract: Frequent oil spills and increasingly electromagnetic pollution pose a serious threat to human health and ecosystem balance. Due to the high viscosity and poor fluidity of crude oil, traditional absorption materials often have limitations in… read more here.
Keywords: emi shielding; flexible polyurethane; foam; crude oil ... See more keywords
Green flame-retardant flexible polyurethane foam based on cyclodextrin
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2020.109171
Abstract: Abstract Flexible polyurethane (PU) foam is one of the most versatile materials, which has a widely range of applications. However, flexible PU foam it is easily ignitable and highly flammable. This study developed a kind… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; flame; foam; polyurethane foam ... See more keywords
Flame retardant flexible polyurethane foams based on phosphorous soybean-oil polyol and expandable graphite
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2021.109656
Abstract: Abstract A phosphorous soybean-oil–based polyol was derived via epoxidation and ring opening reaction as an alternative to petrochemical-based polyol for the synthesis of flexible polyurethane foams (FPUFs). 5-wt.% and 10-wt.% of expandable graphite (EG) were… read more here.
Keywords: polyurethane foams; polyol; flexible polyurethane; soybean oil ... See more keywords
Comparison of flexible polyurethane foams properties from different polymer polyether polyols
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2021.107268
Abstract: Abstract Flexible polyurethane foams (FPUs) having polystyrene (PS) stabilized by silica gel or polystyrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) particles were synthesized employing polymer polyether polyols (PPPs). The filler and its content effect on physical, mechanical and thermal properties… read more here.
Keywords: polymer polyether; filler; polyurethane foams; flexible polyurethane ... See more keywords
Nano-Mg(OH)2 platelets coated flexible polyurethane foam for fast and environment-friendly removal of Cu2+ from aqueous solution
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DOI: 10.1080/03602559.2018.1542728
Abstract: ABSTRACT In this study, flexible polyurethane foam (FPUF) was successfully coated with nano-Mg(OH)2 platelets. Due to the strong interaction between chitosan and nano-Mg(OH)2, it was possible to yield modified foam with a weight-gain of up… read more here.
Keywords: nano platelets; removal cu2; flexible polyurethane; polyurethane foam ... See more keywords
Emission and time-resolved migration rates of aromatic diamines from two flexible polyurethane foams
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DOI: 10.1177/07482337231172816
Abstract: Performing risk assessments (RA) on household use of flexible polyurethane (PU) foams requires access to reliable data about emission and migration of potential diamine impurities. A toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and a methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI)… read more here.
Keywords: time; polyurethane foams; emission; migration rates ... See more keywords
Risk assessment—based verification of the CertiPURTM limit values for toluene diamine and methylene dianiline in flexible polyurethane foam
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DOI: 10.1177/07482337231224514
Abstract: Flexible polyurethane foams (PUF) are used in many consumer products. PUF may contain trace levels of aromatic diamine impurities that could represent a potential health risk. The risk associated with sleeping on a PUF mattress… read more here.
Keywords: methylene dianiline; risk; toluene diamine; flexible polyurethane ... See more keywords
Spacer fabric/flexible polyurethane foam composite sandwiches: Structural design and quasi-static compressive, bursting and dynamic impact performances
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DOI: 10.1177/1099636219859629
Abstract: Nylon fabrics are used as the reinforcing upper layer. A warp-knitted spacer fabric that is saturated with flexible polyurethane foam is used as the lower layer. They are combined in order to form innovative impact… read more here.
Keywords: impact; composite sandwiches; polyurethane foam; spacer fabric ... See more keywords
Exploitation of Arundo donax L. Hydrolysis Residue for the Green Synthesis of Flexible Polyurethane Foams
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DOI: 10.15376/biores.12.2.3630-3655
Abstract: Flexible polyurethane foams were prepared from solid waste residue derived from the hydrothermal acid treatment of the Arundo donax L. herbaceous biomass, which produced a very high yield of levulinic acid. An innovative, sustainable, and… read more here.
Keywords: hydrolysis residue; polyurethane foams; donax hydrolysis; arundo donax ... See more keywords