Compression Modulus of Flexible Polyurethane Foams.

Modeling of Compression Curves of Flexible Polyurethane Foam with Variable Density, Chemical Formulations and Strain Rates

Flexible Polyurethane (PU) foam samples with different densities and chemical formulations were tested in quasi-static stress-strain compression tests. The compression tests were performed using the Lloyd LR5K Plus instrument at fixed compression strain rate of 0.033 s-1 and samples were compressed up to 70% compression strains. All foam samples were tested in the foam rise direction and their ...

Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Polyols from Rapeseed Oil and Properties of Flexible Polyurethane Foams

The application of raw materials derived from renewable feedstock has given rise to growing interest recently, as it can be exploited for the production of bio-based materials from vegetable oils. Their availability, biodegradability and low prices have been taken into account. In this work, vegetable oil-based polyols as a prospective replacement for petroleum polyols were investigated. A two-...

The Modification of Polyurethane Foams Using New Boroorganic Polyols (II) Polyurethane Foams from Boron-Modified Hydroxypropyl Urea Derivatives

The work focuses on research related to determination of application possibility of new, ecofriendly boroorganic polyols in rigid polyurethane foams production. Polyols were obtained from hydroxypropyl urea derivatives esterified with boric acid and propylene carbonate. The influence of esterification type on properties of polyols and next on polyurethane foams properties was determined. Nitrog...

Preliminary Study on Microbial Degradation of Flexible Polyurethane Foams – Physico-mechanical and Weight Changes during Fungal Deterioration Preliminary Study on Microbial Degradation of Flexible Polyurethane Foams – Physico-mechanical and Weight Changes during Fungal Deterioration

Elimination of Amine Emissions from Polyurethane Foams: Challenges and Opportunities

Polyurethanes are a unique class of plastic in the sense that independent manufacturers buy liquid polyols and isocyanates and then react them in the presence of catalysts, surfactants and other additives in widely varying processing schemes to make the final commercial product. In some manufacturing scenarios, there is a growing concern about worker exposure to volatile organic chemicals (VOC)...