Castor-oil biobased foam: the effect of the composition on the physical and mechanical properties <i>via</i> a statistical mixture design
Luiza Fernandes Soares, Júlio César dos Santos, Victor Augusto Araújo de Freitas, Robson Bruno Dutra Pereira, Túlio Hallak Panzera, Fabrizio Scarpa
Abstract
, compressive modulus of 11-15 MPa and compressive strength between 273 and 429 kPa. The tensile modulus varies between 3.2 and 4.9 MPa, with a tensile strength in the range of 370-500 kPa. These results highlight the potential of biodegradable castor oil-based foams as promising alternative materials to traditional synthetic foams.
Topics & Concepts
Castor oilComposition (language)Materials scienceChemical engineeringComposite materialPolymer scienceChemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringArtLiteraturePolymer composites and self-healingPolymer Foaming and CompositesCellular and Composite Structures