Thermal stability and flame retardancy of polyurethanes
TL;DR: The thermal stability and flame retardancy of polyurethanes is reviewed in this article, where a detailed description of TGA, TGA-MS and TGAFTIR methods for studying the decomposition mechanism and kinetics is also provided.
About: This article is published in Progress in Polymer Science.The article was published on 2009-10-01. It has received 1329 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Thermal stability & Polyurethane.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the chemistry, types, and synthesis of polyurethanes (PUs) are discussed, with a specific emphasis on their recyclability and recoverability, and information is provided on the environmental friendliness of the PU.
Abstract: Polyurethanes (PUs) are a class of versatile materials with great potential for use in different applications, especially based on their structure–property relationships. Their specific mechanical, physical, biological, and chemical properties are attracting significant research attention to tailoring PUs for use in different applications. Enhancement of the properties and performance of PU-based materials may be achieved through changes to the production process or the raw materials used in their fabrication or via the use of advanced characterization techniques. Clearly, modification of the raw materials and production process through proper methods can produce PUs that are suitable for varied specific applications. The present study aims to shed light on the chemistry, types, and synthesis of different kinds of PUs. Some of the important research studies relating to PUs, including their synthesis method, characterization techniques, and research findings, are comprehensively discussed. Herein, recent advances in new types of PUs and their synthesis for various applications are also presented. Furthermore, information is provided on the environmental friendliness of the PUs, with a specific emphasis on their recyclability and recoverability.
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TL;DR: Isocyanate, and Non-isocyanates Polyurethane Etienne Delebecq, Jean-Pierre Pascault,‡,§ Bernard Boutevin,† and Franco̧is Ganachaud*,† are cited.
Abstract: Isocyanate, and Non-isocyanate Polyurethane Etienne Delebecq,† Jean-Pierre Pascault,‡,§ Bernard Boutevin,† and Franco̧is Ganachaud*,†,‡,§ †Institut Charles Gerhardt, UMR 5253 CNRS, Ingeńierie et Architectures Macromolećulaires, Ecole Nationale Supeŕieure de Chimie de Montpellier, 8 rue de l’ećole normale, 34296 Montpellier, Cedex 05, France ‡INSA-Lyon, IMP, UMR5223, F-69621, Villeurbanne, France Universite ́ de Lyon, F-69622, Lyon, France
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Abstract: The energy consumption of a building is strongly dependent on the characteristics of its envelope. The thermal performance of external walls represents a key factor to increase the energy efficiency of the construction sector and to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. Thermal insulation is undoubtedly one of the best ways to reduce the energy consumption due to both winter heating and summer cooling. Insulation materials play an important role in this scenario since the selection of the correct material, its thickness and its position, allow to obtain good indoor thermal comfort conditions and adequate energy savings. Thermal properties are extremely important, but they are not the only ones to be considered when designing a building envelope: sound insulation, resistance to fire, water vapor permeability and impact on the environment and on human health need to be carefully assessed too. The purpose of the paper is to provide a review of the main commercialized insulation materials (conventional, alternative and advanced) for the building sector through a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, considering thermal properties, acoustic properties, reaction to fire and water vapor resistance; environmental issues were also taken into account by means of Life Cycle Assessment approach. A comparative analysis was performed, considering also unconventional insulation materials that are not yet present in the market. Finally a case study was conducted evaluating both thermal transmittance and dynamic thermal properties of one lightweight and three heavyweight walls, with different types of insulating materials and ways of installation (external, internal or cavity insulation).
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