Water transport mechanism and performance evaluation in polyurethane materials: A state-of-the-art review

Cuixia Wang; Zihan Xu; Yangyang Xia; Chao Zhang; Hongyuan Fang; Kangyan Sun

Polymer Testing (Sep 2024)

Water transport mechanism and performance evaluation in polyurethane materials: A state-of-the-art review

Cuixia Wang,
Zihan Xu,
Yangyang Xia,
Chao Zhang,
Hongyuan Fang,
Kangyan Sun

Affiliations

Cuixia Wang: School of Water Conservancy and Transportation/Yellow River Laboratory/Underground Engineering Research Institute, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Disaster Prevention and Control of Underground Engineering Jointly Built by Provinces and Ministries, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Major Infrastructure Testing and Rehabilitation Technology, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Key Laboratory of Eco-hydrology and Water Security in Arid and Semi-arid Regions of Ministry of Water Resources, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, China; Yellow River Laboratory (Henan), Zhengzhou, 450001, China
Zihan Xu: School of Water Conservancy and Transportation/Yellow River Laboratory/Underground Engineering Research Institute, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Disaster Prevention and Control of Underground Engineering Jointly Built by Provinces and Ministries, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Major Infrastructure Testing and Rehabilitation Technology, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
Yangyang Xia: School of Water Conservancy and Transportation/Yellow River Laboratory/Underground Engineering Research Institute, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Disaster Prevention and Control of Underground Engineering Jointly Built by Provinces and Ministries, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Major Infrastructure Testing and Rehabilitation Technology, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
Chao Zhang: School of Water Conservancy and Transportation/Yellow River Laboratory/Underground Engineering Research Institute, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Disaster Prevention and Control of Underground Engineering Jointly Built by Provinces and Ministries, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Major Infrastructure Testing and Rehabilitation Technology, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Yellow River Laboratory (Henan), Zhengzhou, 450001, China; SAFEKEY Engineering Technology (Zhengzhou), Ltd., Zhengzhou, 450000, China; State Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Intelligent Construction and Operation, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China; Corresponding author. School of Water Conservancy and Transportation/Yellow River Laboratory/Underground Engineering Research Institute, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.
Hongyuan Fang: School of Water Conservancy and Transportation/Yellow River Laboratory/Underground Engineering Research Institute, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Disaster Prevention and Control of Underground Engineering Jointly Built by Provinces and Ministries, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Major Infrastructure Testing and Rehabilitation Technology, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Yellow River Laboratory (Henan), Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Corresponding author. School of Water Conservancy and Transportation/Yellow River Laboratory/Underground Engineering Research Institute, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
Kangyan Sun: School of Water Conservancy and Transportation/Yellow River Laboratory/Underground Engineering Research Institute, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; Collaborative Innovation Center for Disaster Prevention and Control of Underground Engineering Jointly Built by Provinces and Ministries, Zhengzhou, 450001, China; National Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Major Infrastructure Testing and Rehabilitation Technology, Zhengzhou, 450001, China

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 138
p. 108554

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In environments with high humidity or water exposure, the performance of polyurethane materials could be adversely affected by water and its penetration, which could compromise their long-term utility. The influence of water on polyurethane materials is affected by water transport and various factors. This article summarizes the factors affecting the water absorption of polyurethane, introduces research methods for water transport in polyurethane, analyzes the pathways of water transport, and reviews the influence of water on the mechanical properties of polyurethane and its composite materials. The ultimate goal of this paper is to furnish a comprehensive theoretical foundation and a valuable reference for the research and practical application of polyurethane materials in water environments.

Published in Polymer Testing

ISSN: 0142-9418 (Print); 1873-2348 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Chemical technology: Polymers and polymer manufacture
Website: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/polymer-testing

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