Synthesis and Physicochemical Characteristics of Chitosan-Based Polyurethane Flexible Foams
The use of shrimp waste to obtain chitosan (Ch) is an essential issue, considering a circular economy, waste management, and its application to environmentally friendly materials. In this study, northern prawn shells were utilized to obtain Ch, which could then be used for synthesizing chitosan-base...
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doaj-b69168e09fde45a1a7454ea080d1b2502021-08-26T14:16:19ZengMDPI AGProcesses2227-97172021-08-0191394139410.3390/pr9081394Synthesis and Physicochemical Characteristics of Chitosan-Based Polyurethane Flexible FoamsAgnieszka Piotrowska-Kirschling0Adam Olszewski1Jakub Karczewski2Łukasz Piszczyk3Joanna Brzeska4Department of Industrial Product Quality and Chemistry, Faculty of Management and Quality Science, Gdynia Maritime University, Morska Street 81-87, 81-225 Gdynia, PolandDepartment of Polymers Technology, Chemical Faculty, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza Street 11-12, 80-223 Gdańsk, PolandAdvanced Materials Center, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza Street 11-12, 80-223 Gdańsk, PolandDepartment of Polymers Technology, Chemical Faculty, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza Street 11-12, 80-223 Gdańsk, PolandDepartment of Industrial Product Quality and Chemistry, Faculty of Management and Quality Science, Gdynia Maritime University, Morska Street 81-87, 81-225 Gdynia, PolandThe use of shrimp waste to obtain chitosan (Ch) is an essential issue, considering a circular economy, waste management, and its application to environmentally friendly materials. In this study, northern prawn shells were utilized to obtain Ch, which could then be used for synthesizing chitosan-based polyurethane (PUR+Ch) foams with different Ch concentration. The chemical structure, morphology, hardness, thermal properties, viscoelastic properties, and sorption properties in relation to oil and water of these materials were determined. The results present that the addition of Ch into PUR influences the physicochemical characteristics and properties of the tested materials. PUR+Ch foams with 1–3 wt% Ch had more open cells and were softer than neat PUR. PUR+Ch1 had the best thermal properties. PUR+Ch2 foam with 2 wt% Ch as a whole was characterized as having the highest water sorption. The PUR+Ch1 foam with 1 wt% Ch had the best oil sorption. This paper shows that the modification of PUR by Ch is a very promising solution, and PUR+Ch foams can be applied in the water treatment of oil spills, which can be dangerous to the water environment.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/9/8/1394chitosanpolyurethanesynthesisflexible foamsphysicochemical propertiesoil sorption |
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Agnieszka Piotrowska-Kirschling Adam Olszewski Jakub Karczewski Łukasz Piszczyk Joanna Brzeska Synthesis and Physicochemical Characteristics of Chitosan-Based Polyurethane Flexible Foams Processes chitosan polyurethane synthesis flexible foams physicochemical properties oil sorption |
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Agnieszka Piotrowska-Kirschling Adam Olszewski Jakub Karczewski Łukasz Piszczyk Joanna Brzeska |
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Synthesis and Physicochemical Characteristics of Chitosan-Based Polyurethane Flexible Foams |
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Synthesis and Physicochemical Characteristics of Chitosan-Based Polyurethane Flexible Foams |
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Synthesis and Physicochemical Characteristics of Chitosan-Based Polyurethane Flexible Foams |
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Synthesis and Physicochemical Characteristics of Chitosan-Based Polyurethane Flexible Foams |
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Synthesis and Physicochemical Characteristics of Chitosan-Based Polyurethane Flexible Foams |
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synthesis and physicochemical characteristics of chitosan-based polyurethane flexible foams |
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The use of shrimp waste to obtain chitosan (Ch) is an essential issue, considering a circular economy, waste management, and its application to environmentally friendly materials. In this study, northern prawn shells were utilized to obtain Ch, which could then be used for synthesizing chitosan-based polyurethane (PUR+Ch) foams with different Ch concentration. The chemical structure, morphology, hardness, thermal properties, viscoelastic properties, and sorption properties in relation to oil and water of these materials were determined. The results present that the addition of Ch into PUR influences the physicochemical characteristics and properties of the tested materials. PUR+Ch foams with 1–3 wt% Ch had more open cells and were softer than neat PUR. PUR+Ch1 had the best thermal properties. PUR+Ch2 foam with 2 wt% Ch as a whole was characterized as having the highest water sorption. The PUR+Ch1 foam with 1 wt% Ch had the best oil sorption. This paper shows that the modification of PUR by Ch is a very promising solution, and PUR+Ch foams can be applied in the water treatment of oil spills, which can be dangerous to the water environment. |
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chitosan polyurethane synthesis flexible foams physicochemical properties oil sorption |
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