scholarly journals Polyurethane Foams for Thermal Insulation Uses Produced from Castor Oil and Crude Glycerol Biopolyols

Molecules ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 1091 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Carriço ◽  
Thaís Fraga ◽  
Vagner Carvalho ◽  
Vânya Pasa
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Castor Oil ◽  
Crude Glycerol ◽  
Polyurethane Foams

scholarly journals Polyurethane Foams for Thermal Insulation Uses Produced from Castor Oil and Crude Glycerol Biopolyols

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila S. Carriço ◽  
Thaís Fraga ◽  
Vagner E. Carvalho ◽  
Vânya M. D. Pasa
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Castor Oil ◽  
Crude Glycerol ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Polyurethane Foams ◽  
Co2 Production ◽  
Blowing Agent

Rigid polyurethane foams were synthesized using a renewable polyol from the simple physical mixture of castor oil and crude glycerol. The effect of the catalyst and blowing agent in the foams properties was evaluated. The use of physical blowing agent (cyclopentane and n-pentane) allowed obtaining foams with smaller cells in comparison with the foams produced with a chemical blowing agent (water). The increase of water content caused a decrease of density, thermal conductivity, compressive strength and Young's modulus, which indicates that the increment of CO2 production contributes to the formation of larger cells. Higher amount of catalyst in the foam formulations caused a slight density decrease and an increase small significance of thermal conductivity, compressive strength and Young's modulus values. These green foams presented properties that indicate a great potential to be used as thermal insulation, as density (23 - 41 kg m-3), thermal conductivity (0.0128 – 0.0207 W m-1 K-1), compressive strength (45 - 188 kPa) and Young's modulus (3 - 28 kPa). These biofoams are also environmental friendly alternatives and can aggregate revenue to biodiesel industry, contributing for reduction of this fuel prices.

Bio-based Polyurethane-clay Nanocomposite Foams: Systheses and Properties

2009 ◽  
Vol 1188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Liu ◽  
Zoran S. Petrovic ◽  
Yijin Xu
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Cell Structure ◽  
Polyurethane Foams ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Cell Content ◽  
Modified Clay ◽  
Rigid Polyurethane Foams ◽  
Nanocomposite Foams ◽  
Organically Modified

AbstractStarting from a bio-based polyol through modification of soybean oil, BIOH™ X-210, two series of bio-based polyurethanes-clay nanocomposite foams have been prepared. The effects of organically-modified clay types and loadings on foam morphology, cell structure, and the mechanical and thermal properties of these bio-based polyurethanes-clay nanocomposite foams have been studied with optical microscopy, compression test, thermal conductivity, DMA and TGA characterization. Density of nanocomposite foams decreases with the increase of clay loadings, while reduced 10% compressive stress and yield stress keep constant up to 2.5% clay loading in polyol. The friability of rigid polyurethane-clay nanocomposite foams is high than that of foam without clay, and the friability for nanofoams from Cloisite® 10A is higher than that from 30B at the same clay loadings. The incorporation of clay nanoplatelets decreases the cell size in nanocomposite foams, meanwhile increases the cell density; which would be helpful in terms of improving thermal insulation properties. All the nanocomposite foams were characterized by increased closed cell content compared with the control foam from X-210 without clay, suggesting the potential to improve thermal insulation of rigid polyurethane foams by utilizing organically modified clay. Incorporation of clay into rigid polyurethane foams results in the increase in glass transition temperature: the Tg increased from 186 to 197 to 204 °C when 30B concentration in X-210 increased from 0 to 0.5 to 2.5%, respectively. Even though the thermal conductivity of nanocomposite foams from 30B is lower than or equal to that of rigid polyurethane control foam from X-210, thermal conductivity of nanocomposite foams from 10A is higher than that of control at all 10A concentrations. The reason for this abnormal phenomenon is not clear at this moment; investigation on this is on progress.

Cryogenic thermal insulating and mechanical properties of rigid polyurethane foams blown with hydrofluoroolefin: Effect of perfluoroalkane

2021 ◽  
pp. 0021955X2110626
Author(s):  
Tae Seok Kim ◽  
Yeongbeom Lee ◽  
Chul Hyun Hwang ◽  
Kwang Ho Song ◽  
Woo Nyon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Cell Size ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Expansion ◽  
Lower Surface ◽  
Polyurethane Foams ◽  
Insulation Material ◽  
Pu Foams

The effect of perfluoroalkane (PFA) on the morphology, thermal conductivity, mechanical properties and thermal stability of rigid polyurethane (PU) foams was investigated under ambient and cryogenic conditions. The PU foams were blown with hydrofluorolefin. Morphological results showed that the minimum cell size (153 μm) was observed when the PFA content was 1.0 part per hundred polyols by weight (php). This was due to the lower surface tension of the mixed polyol solution when the PFA content was 1.0 php. The thermal conductivity of PU foams measured under ambient (0.0215 W/mK) and cryogenic (0.0179 W/mK at −100°C) conditions reached a minimum when the PFA content was 1.0 php. The low value of thermal conductivity was a result of the small cell size of the foams. The above results suggest that PFA acted as a nucleating agent to enhanced the thermal insulation properties of PU foams. The compressive and shear strengths of the PU foams did not appreciably change with PFA content at either −170°C or 20°C. However, it shows that the mechanical strengths at −170°C and 20°C for the PU foams meet the specification. Coefficient of thermal expansion, and thermal shock tests of the PU foams showed enough thermal stability for the LNG carrier’s operation temperature. Therefore, it is suggested that the PU foams blown by HFO with the PFA addition can be used as a thermal insulation material for a conventional LNG carrier.

New biocomposites based on castor oil polyurethane foams and ionic liquids for CO 2 capture

2017 ◽  
Vol 452 ◽  
pp. 103-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marisol Fernández Rojas ◽  
Liliana Pacheco Miranda ◽  
Andrea Martinez Ramirez ◽  
Karina Pradilla Quintero ◽  
Franciele Bernard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Liquids ◽  
Castor Oil ◽  
Polyurethane Foams

Synthesis of maleated-castor oil glycerides from biodiesel-derived crude glycerol

2013 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 299-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Echeverri ◽  
William A. Perez ◽  
Luis A. Rios
Keyword(s):  
Castor Oil ◽  
Crude Glycerol

scholarly journals Rigid Polyurethane Foams Modified with Biochar

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 5616
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Uram ◽  
Maria Kurańska ◽  
Jacek Andrzejewski ◽  
Aleksander Prociak
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Foam Cells ◽  
Polyurethane Foams ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rigid Polyurethane Foams ◽  
Insulation Materials

This paper presents results of research on the preparation of biochar-modified rigid polyurethane foams that could be successfully used as thermal insulation materials. The biochar was introduced into polyurethane systems in an amount of up to 20 wt.%. As a result, foam cells became elongated in the direction of foam growth and their cross-sectional areas decreased. The filler-containing systems exhibited a reduction in their apparent densities of up to 20% compared to the unfilled system while maintaining a thermal conductivity of 25 mW/m·K. Biochar in rigid polyurethane foams improved their dimensional and thermal stability.

The influence of crude glycerol and castor oil-based polyol on the structure and performance of rigid polyurethane-polyisocyanurate foams

2017 ◽  
Vol 95 ◽  
pp. 113-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksander Hejna ◽  
Mikelis Kirpluks ◽  
Paulina Kosmela ◽  
Ugis Cabulis ◽  
Józef Haponiuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Castor Oil ◽  
Crude Glycerol ◽  
And Performance
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