Polyurethane‐based composites with promising antibacterial properties

G Kasi, S Gnanasekar, K Zhang… - Journal of Applied …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Polyurethane (PU) is a well‐known synthetic polymer consisting of isocyanates, polyols, and
chain extenders. The incorporation of fillers into the PU polymeric matrix, including inorganic …

Novel recycling processes for thermoset polyurethane foams

SA Madbouly - Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Polyurethane foams (PUFs) are widely used in many different industrial applications
including automotive, construction, packaging, medical devices, thermal insulation …

Synthesis of rigid polyurethane foams incorporating polyols from chemical recycling of post-industrial waste polyurethane foams

I Amundarain, R Miguel-Fernández, A Asueta… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The preparation and characteristics of rigid polyurethane foams (RPUFs) synthesized from
polyols obtained by glycolysis of post-industrial waste RPUFs have been studied. More …

A method for synthesis of waterborne polyurethane using an eco-friendly surfactant

JL You, KY Chin, YT Lai, CT Cheng… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2024 - Elsevier
In general, waterborne polyurethane molecular chains containing hydrophilic groups usually
require extended drying times to achieve sufficient film formation, thereby increasing energy …

A comparative study of surfactant-treated natural latex foam morphology, thermodynamic relationships and energy absorption: Talalay vs. dunlop processing

N Tundiew, P Kunklang, S Suethao… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the relationships between the morphology, energy absorption, and
thermodynamic parameters of natural latex foams (NLFs) processed by the Dunlop and in …

Unraveling the potential of polydopamine-assisted photoresponsive polyurethanes for industrial and biomedical applications

S ََAmini Jahromi, G Farahavar, MN Zarandi… - Journal of Industrial and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polyurethanes (PUs) are a class of synthetic polymers with versatile mechanical, chemical,
and physical properties, resulting from the condensation of isocyanates and polyols. Their …

Rational design of a polyurethane foam

HC Wright, DD Cameron, AJ Ryan - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Polyurethane (PU) foams are exceptionally versatile due to the nature of PU bond formation
and the large variety of polymeric backbones and formulation components such as catalysts …

[HTML][HTML] Development of a sugar-based polyurethane foam colorimetric sensor for E. coli detection

M Santos, I Tiago, M Mariz, P Ferreira… - Materials Today Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
This study presents the development of a polyurethane-based Escherichia coli sensor, with
potential applications in biotechnology and biomedicine, focusing on prevention and non …

Sustainable rigid polyurethane foam composites based on used palm oil and turkey feather fiber: structural, morphological, thermal, insulation and mechanical …

E Akdogan, U Soykan - Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2024 - Springer
This study investigates the development and performance of used palm oil-based rigid
polyurethane foam composites doped with turkey feather fibers (TFFs). Comprehensive …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in the Mitigation of Microbiologically Influenced Concrete Corrosion: A Snapshot

H Gerengi, E Kaya, MM Solomon, M Snape… - Materials, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Concrete, a versatile construction material, faces pervasive deterioration due to
microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) in various applications, including sewer …