Fabrication of novel polyurethane matrix-based functional composites with enhanced mechanical performance
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) has gained significant interest in several fields, including automobile steering wheels, and the electronics sector due to their easier processability, abrasive resistance, and self-lubricating performances. However, their strong inherent flammability and significant...
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| author | Anum Yaseen Muhammad Umair Z.A. Rehan Layla A. Alahmari Eman Fayad |
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| description | Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) has gained significant interest in several fields, including automobile steering wheels, and the electronics sector due to their easier processability, abrasive resistance, and self-lubricating performances. However, their strong inherent flammability and significant smoke and heat production during burning limit their industrial applications. Therefore, its applicability can be enhanced with the addition of high-strength reinforcement and making them antibacterial and flame-retardant. This research is designed to examine the influence of zirconium phosphate (ZrP) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles on the novel polyurethane/glass fiber reinforced composites for flame retardant and antibacterial applications with improved mechanical performance. Three different types of novel polyurethane (PU1, PU2, PU3) matrices were prepared using different recipes, and 7 % ZrP and 5 % ZnO nanoparticles were added to the polyurethane matrices separately, and their corresponding composite samples were fabricated using glass reinforcement. Mechanical i.e., Charpy impact, hardness and tensile, and functional i.e., flame retardancy (FR) and antibacterial tests were performed to compare their performance. Mechanical testing results showed that PU3-based composite samples showed the highest values of impact force, hardness, and tensile strength in both ZrP and ZnO nanoparticle-based composite samples. Furthermore, 7 % ZrP-PU3 composite exhibited the best performance of flame retardancy due to the presence of hexamethylene diisocyanates (HDI) content. Likewise, the 5 % ZnO-PU3-based composite exhibited the highest antibacterial activity along with enhanced mechanical performance. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7e1bb42f62c04dc4874f0b89b1ea80942025-08-20T01:58:16ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302024-12-012410313410.1016/j.rineng.2024.103134Fabrication of novel polyurethane matrix-based functional composites with enhanced mechanical performanceAnum Yaseen0Muhammad Umair1Z.A. Rehan2Layla A. Alahmari3Eman Fayad4Department of Materials, School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, PakistanDepartment of Textile Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, Sheikhupura Road, 37610, Pakistan; Corresponding author.Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Al-Khoud 123, Muscat, OmanDepartment of Community Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Biotechnology, College of Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi ArabiaThermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) has gained significant interest in several fields, including automobile steering wheels, and the electronics sector due to their easier processability, abrasive resistance, and self-lubricating performances. However, their strong inherent flammability and significant smoke and heat production during burning limit their industrial applications. Therefore, its applicability can be enhanced with the addition of high-strength reinforcement and making them antibacterial and flame-retardant. This research is designed to examine the influence of zirconium phosphate (ZrP) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles on the novel polyurethane/glass fiber reinforced composites for flame retardant and antibacterial applications with improved mechanical performance. Three different types of novel polyurethane (PU1, PU2, PU3) matrices were prepared using different recipes, and 7 % ZrP and 5 % ZnO nanoparticles were added to the polyurethane matrices separately, and their corresponding composite samples were fabricated using glass reinforcement. Mechanical i.e., Charpy impact, hardness and tensile, and functional i.e., flame retardancy (FR) and antibacterial tests were performed to compare their performance. Mechanical testing results showed that PU3-based composite samples showed the highest values of impact force, hardness, and tensile strength in both ZrP and ZnO nanoparticle-based composite samples. Furthermore, 7 % ZrP-PU3 composite exhibited the best performance of flame retardancy due to the presence of hexamethylene diisocyanates (HDI) content. Likewise, the 5 % ZnO-PU3-based composite exhibited the highest antibacterial activity along with enhanced mechanical performance.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123024013896Polyurethane matrixGlass fiberCompositesZinc oxide (ZnO)Zirconium phosphate (ZrP)Antibacterial |
| spellingShingle | Anum Yaseen Muhammad Umair Z.A. Rehan Layla A. Alahmari Eman Fayad Fabrication of novel polyurethane matrix-based functional composites with enhanced mechanical performance Results in Engineering Polyurethane matrix Glass fiber Composites Zinc oxide (ZnO) Zirconium phosphate (ZrP) Antibacterial |
| title | Fabrication of novel polyurethane matrix-based functional composites with enhanced mechanical performance |
| title_full | Fabrication of novel polyurethane matrix-based functional composites with enhanced mechanical performance |
| title_fullStr | Fabrication of novel polyurethane matrix-based functional composites with enhanced mechanical performance |
| title_full_unstemmed | Fabrication of novel polyurethane matrix-based functional composites with enhanced mechanical performance |
| title_short | Fabrication of novel polyurethane matrix-based functional composites with enhanced mechanical performance |
| title_sort | fabrication of novel polyurethane matrix based functional composites with enhanced mechanical performance |
| topic | Polyurethane matrix Glass fiber Composites Zinc oxide (ZnO) Zirconium phosphate (ZrP) Antibacterial |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123024013896 |
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