• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제58권4호
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• pp.208-215
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• 2023

In this study, the properties of polyurethane-polydimethylsiloxane (PU-PDMS) hybrid foams containing different types and contents of physical blowing agents (PBAs) were investigated. Two types of blowing agents, namely physical blowing agents and thermally expandable microspheres (TEM), were applied. The apparent density was measured using precisely cut foam samples, and the pore size was measured using image software. In addition, the microstructure of the foam was confirmed via scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The thermal conductivities related to the microstructures of the different foams were compared. When 0.5 phr of the hydrocarbon-based PBA was added, the apparent density and pore size of the foam were minimal; however, the pore size was larger than that of neat foam. In contrast, the addition of 3 phr of TEM effectively reduced both the apparent density and pore size of the PBAs. The increase in resin viscosity owing to TEM could enhance bubble production stability, leading to the formation of more uniform and smaller pores. These results indicate that TEM is a highly efficient PBA that can be employed to decrease the weight and pore size of PU-PDMS hybrid foams.

• 한국기후변화학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.399-406
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• 2018

The purpose of this study is to propose a methodology for estimating greenhouse gas emission reduction through HFCs used in the foam industry. This study investigated characteristics of HFCs and greenhouse gas emissions from production processes in the foam industry, which uses HFCs as a blowing agent. Also, we investigated fluorinated gas removal technology to determine a proper technology for the foam industry. And we confirmed the criteria and characteristics of External Project for methodology development. According to criteria of External Project and foam industrial process emission, a methodology for calculating the amount of greenhouse gas emission reduction in foam industry was developed. Lastly, we analyzed the amount of greenhouse gas emission reduction and KOC (Korea Of Offset) in the foam industry based on the domestic government's plan to reduce HCFCs and imported amount of HFCs used as a blowing agent. The results of this study demonstrate that linking greenhouse gas reduction in the foam industry and the domestic greenhouse gas reduction system can contribute to achieve the domestic greenhouse gas reduction goal.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.30-34
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 LNG나 LPG등과 같은 초저온용 단열재로 사용되는 폴리우레탄 폼을 대체하기 위한 연구의 일환으로 레졸형 페놀수지를 사용하여 페놀 폼을 합성하였다. 페놀 수지 발포 폼을 합성하기 위해 HCFC-141b, HFC-365mfc와 HFC-227fa의 혼합물, n-pentane, cyclopentane, n-hexane 및 cyclohexane을 발포제로 사용하여 발포제에 따른 페놀수지 폼의 물성변화를 고찰하였다. 발포제로 cyclohexane을 사용하였을때 가장 우수한 단열성능과 압축강도를 나타내었으며 동일한 발포제를 사용하여 합성한 폴리우레탄 폼과의 내열성을 비교한 결과 폴리우레탄 폼에 비해 매우 우수한 내열성을 나타내었다.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제58권2호
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• pp.65-69
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• 2023

To reduce the weight of the engineering plastic Nylon 6 resin, two high-temperature foaming agents, p-toluenesulfonyl semicarbazide (PTSS) and 5-phenyltetrazole (5-PT) (0-10 phr), were added and foamed without other additives. We investigated the effects of the foaming agent type and content on the foam density (g/cm³) and percent weight reduction rate of the Nylon 6 foam, and 5-PT exhibited better foaming performance than PTSS. In the case of 5-PT, the weight reduction rate was above 36% when the blowing agent content was 1.5 phr or higher, indicating that 5-PT is an effective blowing agent for reducing the Nylon 6 foam weight. Additionally, we studied the effect of the nucleating agent Talc content (0-0.4 phr) on Nylon 6 foaming, and the nucleating agent Talc considerably reduced foaming.

• Elastomers and Composites
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.52-60
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• 2001

발포체의 물성은 발포체의 밀도, 사용된 폴리머의 기계적 물성과 열린 셀(open cell) 함량, 셀 크기, 셀 크기 분포, 셀 형태, 격벽의 두께 등을 포함하는 셀 구조에 의존하며 이러한 발포체의 밀도는 사용된 폴리머의 종류와 가교제의 농도, 발포제의 농도 그리고 가공 기술 및가공 조건 같은 다양한 원료물질과 가교조건에 영향을 받는다. Ethylene vinyl acetate coplymer (EVA) 발포체는 가교 발포체로서 가교속도와 발포제의 분해속도에 의해 발포특성에 영향을 받으며 이에 따라 발포체 물성에도 영향을 미친다. 본 연구에서는 가공 온도인 $155^{\circ}C$에서의 시간에 따른 발포제의 분해 속도 차이와 이에 따른 발포특성과 발포체의 물성에 대한 영향을 평가하였다. 발포제 분해 속도가 보다 느린 경우, 발포제 분해속도가 빠른 경우와 비교하여 낮은 밀도를 보여주었으며, 우수한 충격흡수성을 나타내었고 발포체의 셀 크기는 보다 균일하였다.

• 한국주조공학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.267-271
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• 2006

Metal foam is a class of attractive materials, which exhibits unique combinations of physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical and acoustic properties. In particular, it is light and good at absorbing energy, which makes it attractive in automotive and aerospace applications weight is critical. In this paper, the Mg alloy foam was prepared by melt foaming method by addition of calcium as thickening agent, and $TiH_2$ or $CaCO_3$ powder as blowing agent. The macrostructural observation of foamed Mg showed that the pore structures of Mg alloy foam made by $CaCO_3$ as blowing agent were much better than that of foams made by $TiH_2$ as blowing agent. In addition, this paper showed the possible reason of fabrication magnesium alloy foam in proportion to blowing agent and the porosity range was about 40 to 76% as results value.

• 소성∙가공
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.256-261
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• 2009

Polyurethane has been one of the most important materials for automobile elastic parts such as bumper, head rest, instrument panel and so on since it covers very wide range of mechanical characteristics with low production costs. The processing variables such as formulation of ingredients and mold temperature, mixing speed, etc. can affect the quality of produced polyurethane foams so that process conditions should be determined appropriately. In this study, foaming behaviors of semi-rigid polyurethane were investigated by conducting cup foam tests with two major processing variables such as environmental temperature and blowing agent content. In addition, it was verified that processing conditions of real practice can be determined effectively by considering foaming characteristics obtained by the cup foam tests.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제15권7호
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• pp.676-681
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• 2007

A process designed to synthesize rigid polyurethane foam (PUF) with insulative properties via the modulation of PUF cell size via the addition of clay and the application of ultrasound was assessed. The blowing agents utilized in this study include water, cyclopentane, and HFC-365mfc, all of which are known to be environmentally-friendly blowing agents. The rigid PUFs were prepared from polymeric 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (PMDI) and polyether polyol with a density of $50kg/m^3$. In addition, rigid PUFs/clay nanocomposites were synthesized with clay modified by PMDI with and without the application of ultrasound. The PUF generated using water as a blowing agent evidenced the highest tensile strength. The tensile strength of the PUF/nanocomposites was higher than that of the neat PUF and the strength was even higher with the application of ultrasound. The cell size of the PUF/clay nanocomposites was less than that of the neat PUF, regardless of the type of blowing agent utilized. It appears that the higher tensile strength and lower cell size of the PUF/clay nanocomposites may be attributable to the uniform dispersion of the clay via ultrasonic agitation. The thermal conductivity of the PUF/clay nanocomposites generated with HCFC-141b evidenced the lowest value when PUF/clay nanocomposites were compared with other blowing agents, including HFC-365mfc, cyclopentane, and water. Ultrasound has also proven effective with regard to the reduction of the thermal conductivity of the PUF/clay nanocomposites with any of the blowing agents employed in this study. It has also been suggested that the uniformly dispersed clay particles in the PUF matrix function as diffusion barriers, which prevent the amelioration of the thermal insulation property.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2004

경질폴리우레탄 폼 제조 시 water, HFC-365mfc, HFC-245fa, HCFC-l4lb, CFC-11, n-pentane을 사용하여 단일발포제가 폼의 물성에 미치는 영향을 알아보고, HFC-365mtc 를 주 발포제로 사용하고 water, HFC-245fa, HCFC-l4lb, CFC-11, n-Pentane을 보조발포제로 사용하여 혼합 발포제(co-blowing agent)가 폼의 물성에 미치는 영향을 고찰하였다. 단일 발포제의 영향에서 압축강도는 물의 경우가 3.83kg/m^2으로 가장 큰 값을 나타내었으며 Scanning electron/microscopy(SEM)분석 결과 HFC-245fa와 HFC-365mfc의 경우가 기공분포 크기가 가장 작은 것으로 관찰이 되었다. 열전도도는 CFC-11, HFC-245fa와 HFC-365mfc의 경우가 낮은 열전도도 값을 보여서 폼의 열전도도는 기공크기와 발포제의 열전도도에 의존함을 알 수 있었다. 혼합 발포제의 영향에서는 HFC-245fa를 $30mo1e\%$로 사용한 경우가 가장 높은 기계적 물성 값을 나타내었으며 이는 SEM 분석 결과, HFC-245fa를 보조 발포제로 사용한 경우가 가장 작은 기공분포크기를 나타내었기 때문이었다. 혼합 발포제의 영향에서도 폼의 열전도도는 기공크기와 발포제의 열전도도에 의존함을 확인 할 수 있었다.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.79-84
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• 2001

본 연구에서는 폴리올의 구조(OH-value, functionality)와 각각의 발포제(CFC-11, HCFC-l4lb, HFC-365mfc)가 우레탄의 반응성, 폼의 물성 그리고 cell 구조에 미치는 영향을 평가하여 HFC-365mfc의 대체 가능성을 고찰하였다. 그 결과 폴리올의 OH-value와 작용기가 증가함에 따라 반응온도, 반응속도, 밀도 그리고 압축강도는 증가하였다. Cell의 크기는 폴리올의 OH-value와 작용기가 커질수록 미세하게 형성되었다. CFC-11 HCFC-l4lb 그리고 HFC-36smfc에 따른 반응온도, 반응속도, 밀도 그리고 압축강도의 변화는 거의 없었으며, cell 분포는 HFC-365mfc를 사용한 경우가 HCFC-l4lb를 사용한 경우에 비해 균일한 cell 분포를 나타내었다.