Bio-Based Tannin Foams: Comparing Their Physical and Thermal Response to Polyurethane Foams in Lightweight Sandwich Panels
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
2.1. Raw Materials
2.2. Preparation of Foams and Sandwich Panels
2.3. Morphologic Investigation
2.4. Flat and Lateral Compression Strength
2.5. Static Bending Test
2.6. Thermal Behavior
2.7. Direct Flame Exposition
2.8. Water Behavior
2.9. Moisture Content and Apparent Density Determination
2.10. Statistical Analysis
3. Results and Discussions
3.1. Morphologic Investigation
3.2. Flat and Lateral Compression Strength
3.3. Static Bending Test
3.4. Thermal and Fire Behavior
3.5. Water Behavior and Apparent Density
4. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Material | Cell Thickness (µm) | Cell Length (µm) | Diameter (µm) | Length/Thickness |
---|---|---|---|---|
TA foam | 115.30 ± 61.89 a | 195.721 ± 80.99 a | 121.26 | 2.662 ± 2.28 a |
PU foam | 215.21 ± 49.02 b | 350.795 ± 41.82 b | 209.57 | 1.726 ± 0.53 a |
Material | Flat Compressive Strength (MPa) | Lateral Compression Strength (MPa) |
---|---|---|
TA sandwich | 0.16 ± 0.01 a | 3.09 ± 0.69 a |
PU sandwich | 0.27 ± 0.01 b | 3.61 ± 0.02 a |
Material | Moisture Content (%) | Apparent Density (kg/m3) |
---|---|---|
TA sandwich | 12.16 ± 0.22 b | 298.78 ± 5.57 a |
PU sandwich | 6.52 ± 0.15 a | 226.65 ± 8.10 b |
TA foam | 15.47 ± 0.52 b | 127.86 ± 3.37 a |
PU foam | 5.55 ± 0.49 a | 48.33 ± 2.47 b |
MDF plates | 7.99 ± 0.09 a | 789.58 ± 4.88 c |
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Rodrigues, M.B.B.; Côrrea, R.; De Cademartori, P.H.G.; Ribeiro, A.C.R.; Coldebella, R.; Delucis, R.A.; Lunkes, N.; Missio, A.L. Bio-Based Tannin Foams: Comparing Their Physical and Thermal Response to Polyurethane Foams in Lightweight Sandwich Panels. Compounds 2024, 4, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/compounds4010001
Rodrigues MBB, Côrrea R, De Cademartori PHG, Ribeiro ACR, Coldebella R, Delucis RA, Lunkes N, Missio AL. Bio-Based Tannin Foams: Comparing Their Physical and Thermal Response to Polyurethane Foams in Lightweight Sandwich Panels. Compounds. 2024; 4(1):1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/compounds4010001
Chicago/Turabian StyleRodrigues, Marlon Bender Bueno, Ronan Côrrea, Pedro Henrique G. De Cademartori, Ana C. R. Ribeiro, Rodrigo Coldebella, Rafael A. Delucis, Nayara Lunkes, and André L. Missio. 2024. "Bio-Based Tannin Foams: Comparing Their Physical and Thermal Response to Polyurethane Foams in Lightweight Sandwich Panels" Compounds 4, no. 1: 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/compounds4010001