Preparation and characterization of SEBS-g-MAH-filled flexible polyurethane foam composites with gradient-changing structure

Ting-Ting Li; Wenna Dai; Shih-Yu Huang; Hongyang Wang; Qi Lin; Ching-Wen Lou; Jia-Horng Lin

Materials & Design (Dec 2019)

Preparation and characterization of SEBS-g-MAH-filled flexible polyurethane foam composites with gradient-changing structure

Ting-Ting Li,
Wenna Dai,
Shih-Yu Huang,
Hongyang Wang,
Qi Lin,
Ching-Wen Lou,
Jia-Horng Lin

Affiliations

Ting-Ting Li: Innovation Platform of Intelligent and Energy-Saving Textiles, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin 300387, China; Tianjin and Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Advanced Textile Composite Materials, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin 300387, China
Wenna Dai: Innovation Platform of Intelligent and Energy-Saving Textiles, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin 300387, China
Shih-Yu Huang: Ocean College, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China; Correspondence to: Q. Lin, Ocean College, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China.
Hongyang Wang: Innovation Platform of Intelligent and Energy-Saving Textiles, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin 300387, China
Qi Lin: Ocean College, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China; Fujian Engineering Research Center of New Chinese Lacquer Material, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China; Correspondence to: Q. Lin, Ocean College, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China.
Ching-Wen Lou: Innovation Platform of Intelligent and Energy-Saving Textiles, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin 300387, China; Ocean College, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China; Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan; College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, Shandong 266071, China
Jia-Horng Lin: Innovation Platform of Intelligent and Energy-Saving Textiles, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin 300387, China; Tianjin and Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Advanced Textile Composite Materials, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin 300387, China; Ocean College, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China; College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, Shandong 266071, China; Laboratory of Fiber Application and Manufacturing, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 40724, Taiwan; School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan; Department of Fashion Design, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan; Correspondence to: J.-H. Lin, Innovation Platform of Intelligent and Energy-Saving Textiles, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin 300387, China.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 183

Abstract

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This study constructs a flexible gradient foaming structure by changes the maleic anhydride-grafted styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene (SEBS-g-MAH) content on the basis of a two-step foaming technique. The effects of SEBS-g-MAH content and its ratio in the first and second foaming steps on microstructure, compression, quasi-static burst, dynamic cushion, and thermal performance of flexible polyurethane foam composites are investigated. Results show that, SEBS-g-MAH content affects microstructure, compressive stress, burst strength, dynamic cushion and thermal performance. Gradient foaming improves compressive stress and quasi-static bursting strength by 3.81 and 1.56 times, respectively. The absorbed energy under dynamic impact of gradient foaming can be increased by 87% relative to that in one-step foaming. This study provides a new way approach to SEBS application, and serves as a new reference for designing of energy-absorbing foam composites by filler addition. Keywords: Flexible foam, Two-step foaming, SEBS-g-MAH, Gradient structure, Dynamic cushion

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ISSN: 0264-1275 (Print); 1873-4197 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering: Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
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