Optimizing Plasticizer Selection: Insights Into Thermoplastic Polyurethane Performance and Sustainability DOI

Ginevra Vongher,

Gian Pietro Vianelli,

Camillo Cardelli

et al.

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 8, 2025

ABSTRACT Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) serve as versatile materials bridging rubbers and plastics, increasingly replacing conventional polymeric in lightweight, cost‐effective, high‐performance applications. Plasticizers are very useful for tailoring TPU properties to meet application‐specific requirements. This study investigates the plasticization of a polyether‐based using plasticizers with different chemical structures, including benzoate‐ phosphate‐based types, alongside bio‐based alternative move toward greener more sustainable scenarios. Thermal mechanical assessments revealed that low molecular weight benzoate provided optimal performance volatility, offering viable substitute industry‐standard plasticizer. Conversely, high benzoates flame‐retardant exhibited reduced efficacy. The plasticizer demonstrated promising potential at concentrations below 30%, although saturation effects limited its higher dosages. These findings highlight critical role selection optimization achieving targeted properties, implications material development industrial

Language: Английский

Palność i wybrane właściwości kompozytów PVC z dodatkiem boehmitu DOI Creative Commons

Katarzyna Dawidek,

Aneta Gryzińska,

Kamil Dziuba

et al.

Polimery, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 70(2)

Published: Feb. 19, 2025

W niniejszej pracy zbadano wpływ mineralnych napełniaczy nieorganicznych, tj. dwóch rodzajów boehmitu (Catapal B i Pural SB) na wybrane właściwości miękkich kompozytów poli(chlorku winylu). Zbadano palność, twardość w skali Shore'a oraz przy rozciąganiu otrzymanych materiałów. Na podstawie uzyskanych wyników stwierdzono, że rodzaj ilość dodatku uniepalniającego znacząco wpływają kompozytów.

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Optimizing Plasticizer Selection: Insights Into Thermoplastic Polyurethane Performance and Sustainability DOI

Ginevra Vongher,

Gian Pietro Vianelli,

Camillo Cardelli

et al.

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 8, 2025

ABSTRACT Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) serve as versatile materials bridging rubbers and plastics, increasingly replacing conventional polymeric in lightweight, cost‐effective, high‐performance applications. Plasticizers are very useful for tailoring TPU properties to meet application‐specific requirements. This study investigates the plasticization of a polyether‐based using plasticizers with different chemical structures, including benzoate‐ phosphate‐based types, alongside bio‐based alternative move toward greener more sustainable scenarios. Thermal mechanical assessments revealed that low molecular weight benzoate provided optimal performance volatility, offering viable substitute industry‐standard plasticizer. Conversely, high benzoates flame‐retardant exhibited reduced efficacy. The plasticizer demonstrated promising potential at concentrations below 30%, although saturation effects limited its higher dosages. These findings highlight critical role selection optimization achieving targeted properties, implications material development industrial

Language: Английский

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