Natural Additives for Polyurethane Foams
Author Information
Author(s): Thbayh Dalal K., Mentes Dóra, Boros Zsanett R., Palusiak Marcin, Farkas László, Viskolcz Béla, Fiser Béla
Primary Institution: Institute of Chemistry, University of Miskolc
Hypothesis
Can α-tocopherol and trolox be effective natural additives for enhancing the properties of polyurethane foams?
Conclusion
α-Tocopherol and trolox can be used as additives in polyurethane foams to improve their mechanical properties and provide antioxidant effects.
Supporting Evidence
- α-Tocopherol showed slightly higher antioxidant activity than trolox.
- Increasing α-tocopherol content in foams reduced compressive force.
- Both additives can protect polymers from free radical damage.
Takeaway
This study shows that adding vitamin E (α-tocopherol) to foam makes it softer and helps protect it from damage.
Methodology
The study used computational tools to evaluate the antioxidant activity of α-tocopherol and trolox, followed by experimental tests on flexible polyurethane foams with varying additive ratios.
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