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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Flexible polyurethane (PU) foams are widely used in upholstery.
  • There is a need for improved foam properties and sustainable manufacturing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of halloysite nano-filler addition on the properties of flexible PU foams.
  • To develop environmentally friendly foams with enhanced functional properties for the upholstery industry.

Main Methods:

  • Modification of PU formulations with 1-5 parts per hundred parts of polyol (php) of halloysite nano-filler.
  • Characterization of foam morphology using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
  • Evaluation of physical and mechanical properties: apparent density, compressive stress, rebound flexibility, SAG factor, closed-cell content, and thermal stability.

Main Results:

  • Addition of halloysite nano-filler resulted in smaller, more rounded open cells.
  • Increased nano-filler content led to higher apparent densities, SAG factors, and rebound flexibilities.
  • Resistance to permanent deformation decreased with higher nano-filler content.

Conclusions:

  • Halloysite nano-fillers beneficially modify the structure and properties of flexible PU foams.
  • Optimized formulations enable the production of sustainable, high-performance foams for upholstery.
  • The study highlights the potential of nanocomposite flexible polyurethane foams (nFPUfs) for industrial applications.