Journal
POLYMER TESTING
Volume 100, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2021.107250
Keywords
Cellulose; Hydroxyalkylation; Polyol; Polyurethane foam; Properties; Biodegradation
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A new polyol was synthesized from cellulose, glycidol, and ethylene carbonate for rigid polyurethane foam production, showing similar physical properties, superior thermal resistance, and good biodegradability in soil. The foam exhibited improved compressive strength after thermal exposure and 70-80% biodegraded within 28 days in soil.
The method of polyol synthesis from cellulose, glycidol, and ethylene carbonate in water was elaborated. The obtained polyol was characterized by IR, 1H NMR and MALDI ToF spectroscopy. The polyol was then used to obtain rigid polyurethane foam. That foam have apparent density, water uptake, and polymerization shrinkage similar to conventional rigid polyurethane foams. The foam showed advantageous thermal resistance in comparison with classic ones. After thermal exposure its compressive strength was improved. The polyol is totally biodegradable in soil. The polyurethane foam obtained from this polyol was 70-80% biodegraded in soil within 28 days.
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