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  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Sustainable Materials

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  • Polyurethane foams are widely used but often rely on petroleum-based feedstocks.
  • Developing sustainable alternatives from bio-based resources is crucial for environmental impact reduction.
  • Bio-based polyols offer a potential route to greener polyurethane production.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the synthesis and properties of viscoelastic polyurethane foams using novel bio-based polyols.
  • To evaluate the impact of different bio-polyol types (coconut oil, palm oil, duck fat, pork fat) and concentrations on foam characteristics.
  • To assess the thermal, mechanical, and viscoelastic performance of these bio-based foams for potential applications.

Main Methods:

  • Four bio-based polyols (coconut oil, palm oil, duck fat, pork fat) were incorporated into polyurethane formulations (5-20 wt.%).
  • Thermal stability was analyzed through decomposition studies.
  • Mechanical properties and viscoelastic behavior were tested across a temperature range of -20 to 40 °C.
  • Hysteresis and damping characteristics were evaluated.

Main Results:

  • Bio-polyol incorporation resulted in minor early decomposition but improved overall thermal stability slightly.
  • Glass transition temperature remained stable, around 10 °C.
  • Foams exhibited suitable viscoelastic properties for furniture at 20 and 40 °C.
  • Coconut oil and duck fat polyols enhanced energy absorption and damping.

Conclusions:

  • Bio-based polyurethane foams demonstrate potential as eco-friendly, high-performance materials.
  • Coconut oil and duck fat derived polyols yield superior energy absorption.
  • Performance at temperatures below 10 °C may be limited by increased stiffness, suggesting specific application suitability.