Fire-resistant bio-based polyurethane foams designed with two by-products derived from sugarcane fermentation process
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Resumo: | There is a growing interest in replacing conventional fossil-based polymers and composites with waste-based materials and fillers for environmental sustainability. This study designed water-blown polyurethane rigid foams using two by-products from the Amyris fermentation process of producing β-farnesene. The distillation residue (FDR) served as the main polyol component in the foam’s formulation (PF), supplemented with 4.5% sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) as a fire-retardant filler (PFA). The study assessed the impact on foam properties. Based on the analysis of all compiled data (foam structure, mechanical, and thermal properties), it can be inferred that ash particles acted as nucleating points in the reaction media, leading to a reduction in foam density (from 134 to 105 kg/m3), cell size (from 496 to 480 nm), and thermal conductivity. The absence of chemical interaction between the ash filler and the polyurethane matrix indicates that the ash acts as a filler with a plasticizing effect, enhancing the polymer chain mobility. As a result, the glass transition temperature of the foam decreases (from 74 to 71.8 ºC), and the decomposition onset temperature is delayed. Although, the incorporation of 4.5% SCBA (grain size below 250 μm) was ineffective in the increment of the compressive strength, that small amount was enough to increase the foam’s specific strength from 1009 to 1149 m2/s2 suggesting that other factors (e.g. polyol feedstock, grain size, ash packing, etc.) are yet to be accounted. The flammability test results indicate that sugarcane bagasse ash improved the foam performance, reducing burning time from 251 to 90 s, time of extinguishment from 255 to 116 s, and burning length from 132 to 56.7 mm, meeting the fire protection standard UL 94, class HB. Despite the need for further improvement and detailed flammability evaluation, the results support the notion that polyurethane foams from renewable waste by-products offer a sustainable alternative to both edible and fossil-based sources. Additionally, sugarcane bagasse ash can be a suitable silica source for reinforcing composites with reduced flammability, potentially replacing harmful halogenated chemicals used for the same purpose. |
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Fire-resistant bio-based polyurethane foams designed with two by-products derived from sugarcane fermentation processSugarcane bagasse ashMicrobial oilPolyurethane foamFire-resistantBio-basedEngenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia dos MateriaisProdução e consumo sustentáveisThere is a growing interest in replacing conventional fossil-based polymers and composites with waste-based materials and fillers for environmental sustainability. This study designed water-blown polyurethane rigid foams using two by-products from the Amyris fermentation process of producing β-farnesene. The distillation residue (FDR) served as the main polyol component in the foam’s formulation (PF), supplemented with 4.5% sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) as a fire-retardant filler (PFA). The study assessed the impact on foam properties. Based on the analysis of all compiled data (foam structure, mechanical, and thermal properties), it can be inferred that ash particles acted as nucleating points in the reaction media, leading to a reduction in foam density (from 134 to 105 kg/m3), cell size (from 496 to 480 nm), and thermal conductivity. The absence of chemical interaction between the ash filler and the polyurethane matrix indicates that the ash acts as a filler with a plasticizing effect, enhancing the polymer chain mobility. As a result, the glass transition temperature of the foam decreases (from 74 to 71.8 ºC), and the decomposition onset temperature is delayed. Although, the incorporation of 4.5% SCBA (grain size below 250 μm) was ineffective in the increment of the compressive strength, that small amount was enough to increase the foam’s specific strength from 1009 to 1149 m2/s2 suggesting that other factors (e.g. polyol feedstock, grain size, ash packing, etc.) are yet to be accounted. The flammability test results indicate that sugarcane bagasse ash improved the foam performance, reducing burning time from 251 to 90 s, time of extinguishment from 255 to 116 s, and burning length from 132 to 56.7 mm, meeting the fire protection standard UL 94, class HB. Despite the need for further improvement and detailed flammability evaluation, the results support the notion that polyurethane foams from renewable waste by-products offer a sustainable alternative to both edible and fossil-based sources. Additionally, sugarcane bagasse ash can be a suitable silica source for reinforcing composites with reduced flammability, potentially replacing harmful halogenated chemicals used for the same purpose.Work funded by AICEP (Agência para o Investimento e Comércio Externo de Portugal, E. P. E) through Alchemy—Capturing High Value from Industrial Fermentation Bio Products. Granting agency: Portugal 2020, European Regional Development Fund (FEDER). UIDB/04708/2020 and Programmatic Funding—UIDP/04708/2020 of the CONSTRUCT—Instituto de I&D em Estruturas e Construções—funded by national funds through the FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC).SpringerUniversidade do MinhoCapêto, Ana PaulaAmorim, ManuelaSousa, SérgioCosta, Joana R.Uribe, Braian Esneider BuitragoGuimarães, Ana SofiaPintado, ManuelaOliveira, Ana L. S.20232023-01-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/1822/86384engCapêto, A.P., Amorim, M., Sousa, S. et al. Fire-Resistant Bio-based Polyurethane Foams Designed with Two By-Products Derived from Sugarcane Fermentation Process. Waste Biomass Valor (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-023-02274-61877-26411877-265X10.1007/s12649-023-02274-6https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12649-023-02274-6info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-12-30T01:29:13Zoai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/86384Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T20:29:20.687619Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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Fire-resistant bio-based polyurethane foams designed with two by-products derived from sugarcane fermentation process |
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Fire-resistant bio-based polyurethane foams designed with two by-products derived from sugarcane fermentation process |
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Fire-resistant bio-based polyurethane foams designed with two by-products derived from sugarcane fermentation process Capêto, Ana Paula Sugarcane bagasse ash Microbial oil Polyurethane foam Fire-resistant Bio-based Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia dos Materiais Produção e consumo sustentáveis |
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Fire-resistant bio-based polyurethane foams designed with two by-products derived from sugarcane fermentation process |
title_full |
Fire-resistant bio-based polyurethane foams designed with two by-products derived from sugarcane fermentation process |
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Fire-resistant bio-based polyurethane foams designed with two by-products derived from sugarcane fermentation process |
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Fire-resistant bio-based polyurethane foams designed with two by-products derived from sugarcane fermentation process |
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Fire-resistant bio-based polyurethane foams designed with two by-products derived from sugarcane fermentation process |
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Capêto, Ana Paula |
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Capêto, Ana Paula Amorim, Manuela Sousa, Sérgio Costa, Joana R. Uribe, Braian Esneider Buitrago Guimarães, Ana Sofia Pintado, Manuela Oliveira, Ana L. S. |
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author |
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Amorim, Manuela Sousa, Sérgio Costa, Joana R. Uribe, Braian Esneider Buitrago Guimarães, Ana Sofia Pintado, Manuela Oliveira, Ana L. S. |
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Universidade do Minho |
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Capêto, Ana Paula Amorim, Manuela Sousa, Sérgio Costa, Joana R. Uribe, Braian Esneider Buitrago Guimarães, Ana Sofia Pintado, Manuela Oliveira, Ana L. S. |
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Sugarcane bagasse ash Microbial oil Polyurethane foam Fire-resistant Bio-based Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia dos Materiais Produção e consumo sustentáveis |
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Sugarcane bagasse ash Microbial oil Polyurethane foam Fire-resistant Bio-based Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia dos Materiais Produção e consumo sustentáveis |
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There is a growing interest in replacing conventional fossil-based polymers and composites with waste-based materials and fillers for environmental sustainability. This study designed water-blown polyurethane rigid foams using two by-products from the Amyris fermentation process of producing β-farnesene. The distillation residue (FDR) served as the main polyol component in the foam’s formulation (PF), supplemented with 4.5% sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) as a fire-retardant filler (PFA). The study assessed the impact on foam properties. Based on the analysis of all compiled data (foam structure, mechanical, and thermal properties), it can be inferred that ash particles acted as nucleating points in the reaction media, leading to a reduction in foam density (from 134 to 105 kg/m3), cell size (from 496 to 480 nm), and thermal conductivity. The absence of chemical interaction between the ash filler and the polyurethane matrix indicates that the ash acts as a filler with a plasticizing effect, enhancing the polymer chain mobility. As a result, the glass transition temperature of the foam decreases (from 74 to 71.8 ºC), and the decomposition onset temperature is delayed. Although, the incorporation of 4.5% SCBA (grain size below 250 μm) was ineffective in the increment of the compressive strength, that small amount was enough to increase the foam’s specific strength from 1009 to 1149 m2/s2 suggesting that other factors (e.g. polyol feedstock, grain size, ash packing, etc.) are yet to be accounted. The flammability test results indicate that sugarcane bagasse ash improved the foam performance, reducing burning time from 251 to 90 s, time of extinguishment from 255 to 116 s, and burning length from 132 to 56.7 mm, meeting the fire protection standard UL 94, class HB. Despite the need for further improvement and detailed flammability evaluation, the results support the notion that polyurethane foams from renewable waste by-products offer a sustainable alternative to both edible and fossil-based sources. Additionally, sugarcane bagasse ash can be a suitable silica source for reinforcing composites with reduced flammability, potentially replacing harmful halogenated chemicals used for the same purpose. |
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