scholarly journals Flame Retardant Polyurethanes and their Applications for the Improvement in Properties of Conventional Castor Oil Based Polyurethane

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-167
Author(s):  
Rasmika Patel ◽  
Amin Hirani ◽  
Hitesh Patel

The urethane polymers of castor oil (COPU) are used in many commercial applications but one of the major limitations of these polymers is their inherent flammability and poor mechanical properties. Polymers containing phosphorous groups belong to the fire retardants, and when blended with castor oil based polyurethane improves the latter’s fire retardant properties. Present work, deals with the synthesis of a monomer bis (m-hydroxy phenyl) phenyl phosphate (BHPPP) and its related polyurethanes. Characterization of the monomer and polyurethanes are discussed. Blending of the polyurethanes with COPU in different proportions improves both the flame retardant and mechanical properties of the COPU.

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arezoo Mamani ◽  
Morteza Ebrahimi ◽  
Maryam Ataeefard

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of expandable graphite (EG) plates’ incorporation on the mechanical, thermal and fire-retardant properties of an epoxy–aliphatic amine system. In addition, the optimum amount of EG in epoxy/EG composites is determined to achieve the best thermal and mechanical properties at the same time. Design/methodology/approach The epoxy/EG composites were prepared by using (1-4) phr of EG. The morphological structure of epoxy/EG composites was studied by using scanning electron microscopy. The thermal, flame-retardant and mechanical properties of epoxy/EG composites were evaluated by using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), oxygen index test and dynamic mechanical analysis and tensile and impact test, respectively. Findings TGA results showed that the incorporation of EG to the epoxy resin increased the initial decomposition temperature and residue weight of the composites. It was found that, with increasing EG concentration up to 4 phr, the oxygen index, glass transition temperature and Young’s modulus of epoxy/EG composites increased up to 60 per cent, 4.1°C and 50 per cent, respectively. On the other hand, the sample with 2 phr EG provided the maximum values of tensile strength, storage modulus, cross-linking density, ultimate tensile strain and impact strength. Practical implications Prepared epoxy/EG composites can be used as halogen-free flame-retardant composites. The proposed process for the preparation of the composites is simple and can easily be implicated in the industry. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, there is no other publication that considers mechanical, thermal and fire-retardant properties of epoxy/EG composites in one paper. In this work, the optimum concentration of EG in epoxy/EG composites was determined, considering all these properties.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-69
Author(s):  
I Khaidarov ◽  
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R Ismailov

This article presents studies of fire resistance in the treatment of expanded vermiculite, which depends on the size of the dispersed particles and the orientation of the granules, their moisture and temperature. It has been studied that one of the interesting and important in practice properties of vermiculite is its ability to swell and turn into a lightweight effective material for imparting fire resistance. The properties and compositions of vermiculite from the Tebinbulak deposit are studied, from which a flame-retardant suspension is prepared for processing textile materials based on vermiculite dissolved in orthophosphoric acid and alkali in an aqueous medium. When modifying materials with developed flame-retardant suspensions, it is possible to obtain fire-resistant textile materials that meet the requirements of GOST for fire resistance, smoke generation and other physical and mechanical properties.


Forests ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1102
Author(s):  
Cristian Bolaño ◽  
Sabrina Palanti ◽  
Luigi Benni ◽  
Diego Moldes

Several treatments of wood, based on laccase assisted grafting, were evaluated in this paper. Firstly, the efficacy of lignosulfonate and kraft lignin from Eucalyptus spp. as a wood preservative was assessed. Both ligno products were anchored to wood surfaces via laccase treatment in order to avoid leaching. Moreover, some of these wood preservative treatments were completed with the addition of silver nanoparticles. For comparison, a commercial product was also analyzed in terms of its fungal decay resistance during surface application, in accordance to use class 3, CEN EN 335. Secondly, the anchoring of a flame retardant based on tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBPA) was attempted, to limit the dispersion of this toxic substance from treated wood. In both cases, kraft lignin and lignosulfonate showed an improvement in wood durability, even after leaching. However, the addition of silver nanoparticles did not improve the efficacy. On the other hand, the efficacy of TBBPA as a flame retardant was not improved by grafting it with laccase treatment or by adding O2, a co-factor of laccase.


2015 ◽  
Vol 1088 ◽  
pp. 656-659
Author(s):  
Ivaldo D. Valarelli ◽  
Rosane A.G. Battistelle ◽  
Barbara Stolte Bezerra ◽  
Luiz A. Melgaço N. Branco ◽  
Eduardo Chahud ◽  
...  

In recent years the production of products derived from wood and bamboo are increasing, due to the search for a more rational exploitation of these raw materials. Amongst these products, the particleboards production combine sustainability and rationality in the use of these materials. In this context, this work has the objective to study the application of alternative raw materials in the manufacture of Medium Density Particleboards (MDP), using residues from industrial processimg of coffee and bamboo. MDP had been produced with particles of giganteus bamboo of the Dendrocalamus species and particle of coffee rind in the intermediate layer of the particleboard, bonded with polyurethane resin based on castor oil. The physical and mechanical characterization was carried out accordingly to NBR 14810-3 (2006). The physical properties evaluated were: of water absorption for 2h and 24h; thickness swallowing for 2h and 24h; density, humidity content. The mechanical properties evaluated were: Tensile strength, static bending (MOR and MOE). The results were compared with NBR 14810-2 (2006) and also with the ANSI A208-1 (1993). The physical performance of these particleboards was below the values recommend by the Brazilian norm. Also the mechanical characteristics are not improve, demonstrating that the inclusion of coffee rind did not benefit the physical characteristics and nor the mechanical ones. However it can be used as construction materials for partitions and ceiling panels.


2007 ◽  
Vol 539-543 ◽  
pp. 763-768 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. García de Cortázar ◽  
Javier Goñi ◽  
J. Coleto ◽  
I. Agote ◽  
P. Egizabal ◽  
...  

A new cost effective process to produce discontinuously reinforced (TiB) TMCs has been developed. The article presents general features of the composites, microstructural characteristics and mechanical properties. The production and characterization of two potential commercial applications are also discussed.


2019 ◽  
pp. 365-372
Author(s):  
Bijamal Raimovna Tausarova ◽  
Anastasiya Yur'yevna Stasenko

The article presents studies on the use of a new composition based on sodium silicate, urea and sodium hydrogen phosphate to impart fire-retardant properties to cellulosic textile materials. The influence of the concentration of the starting components, temperature, and heat treatment time on the flame retardant properties was studied. The change in the fire retardant properties of cotton fabric is given for three heat treatment modes: at 80, 90 and 100 °C. Compared to the initial fabric, the samples treated with a flame retardant have indicators of flame retardant properties. Untreated fabric with a size of 220×170 mm when tested for flammability at an ignition time of 15 s completely burns out in 60 s. In samples treated with a flame retardant, at an ignition time of 15 s, the smoldering time is practically reduced to zero. With an increase in the concentration of the flame retardant, and the temperature of the heat treatment, the loss of material strength, breaking load, and the appearance of the fabric change slightly. Using electron scanning microscopy and energy dispersive microanalysis, it was shown that pure cotton fabric contains 68.77% carbon and 31.22% oxygen; after modification, particles of sodium – 0.02%, phosphorus – 0.04% and potassium – 0.05% are formed on the surface of the treated fabric. distributed fairly unevenly. It has been shown that in cellulosic materials modified with compositions based on sodium silicate and urea, sodium hydrogen phosphate, flame retardant properties increase. The proposed composition provides the achievement of higher fire resistance. Processing can be carried out on standard equipment of finishing enterprises without the stage of high-temperature fixation of the drug.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1156 ◽  
pp. 60-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamrun N. Keya ◽  
Nasrin A. Kona ◽  
Md. Sahadat Hossain ◽  
Md. Razzak ◽  
Md. Naimul Islam ◽  
...  

Jute fabrics reinforced Polypropylene (PP) matrix composite was fabricated by compression molding and Unsaturated Polyester Resin (UPR) matrix composites were also fabricated by hand lay-up technique. The fiber content of the composites was 40% by weight. Mechanical properties between two types of composites were compared. Tensile Strength (TS), Tensile Modulus (TM), Elongation at break (Eb%) , and Impact Strength (IS) of the jute fabrics/PP composites were found to be 47 MPa, 1.2 GPa, 13% and 8 kg/cm, respectively. On the other hand, TS, TM, Eb%, and IS of the jute fabrics/UPR composite were found to be 43 MPa, 1.3 GPa, 10% and 6 kg/cm, respectively. It was found that both composites showed almost similar mechanical properties. After tensile testing, fracture sides of both types of the composites were studied by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and the results revealed poor fiber matrix adhesion for jute fabrics with PP and UPR. The fabricated composites became partly biodegradable because of jute (natural fiber) and mechanical properties of both types of composites showed promising results for commercial applications.


2014 ◽  
Vol 789 ◽  
pp. 174-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Hao Wu ◽  
Li Li Li ◽  
Shuai Shuai Jiang ◽  
Ze Xu Hu ◽  
Yu Chen Mao ◽  
...  

Recycled-polyester (RPET) was melt blended with the phosphorus-containing flame retardant (FRP) and α-zirconium phosphate (α-ZrP). The thermal properties of RPET/FRP/α-ZrP composites were analyzed. Modified RPET fibers were prepared through melt spinning of dried RPET nanocomposite chips. The mechanical properties and fire-retardant properties of RPET/FRP/α-ZrP fibers containing different α-ZrP contents were tested. The results show that the synergism of α-ZrP and FRP exerts a positive effect on the mechanical and the flame-retardant property of RPET, leading to nanocomposite fibers of 1.9cN/dtex and 31.6% limiting oxygen index (LOI) value.


2012 ◽  
Vol 268-270 ◽  
pp. 818-822
Author(s):  
Wang Wang Yu ◽  
Tao Huang ◽  
Dong Xue ◽  
Lu Jing ◽  
Wen Lei ◽  
...  

Phosphoric acid, pentaerythritol and aniline were used to synthesize a novel intumescent flame retardant agent(IFR), then IFR was added into high density polyethylene based wood plastic composites(WPC) by three different ways. Thermal degradation behavior, combustion properties and mechanical properties of WPC were evaluated by means of limiting oxygen index(LOI), thermogravimetric analysis(TGA), universal testing and scanning electron microscope(SEM) images of char formed after LOI tests. The results show that when IFR was added directly into WPC, the composite has the best flame resistant property, but the worst mechanical properties; when IFR is dissolved into solution, and the immersion method is adopted, the WPC has the best mechanical properties and better fire retardant property.


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