An Experimental and Optimization of Bio-Based Polyurethane Foam for Low-Velocity Impact: Towards Futuristic Applications

Vinoth Kumar Selvaraj; Jeyanthi Subramanian; Prince Lazar; S. Raja; J. M. Jafferson; S. Jeevan; Pranav Krishnan; Ashish Abraham Zachariah

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-72527-2_20

An Experimental and Optimization of Bio-Based Polyurethane Foam for Low-Velocity Impact: Towards Futuristic Applications

Vinoth Kumar Selvaraj
, Jeyanthi Subramanian^*
, Prince Lazar
, S. Raja
, J. M. Jafferson
, S. Jeevan
, Pranav Krishnan
, Ashish Abraham Zachariah

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This study endeavors to assess the load-varying capacity and energy absorption potential of bio-based polyurethane foam (PUF) fortified with nanofillers of varying ratios for low-velocity impact testing. Carboxy-methyl cellulose (CMC), magnesium oxide (MgO), and bamboo charcoal (BC) nanofillers were incorporated into a poly vinyl-alcohol (PVA) – borax polymer slime matrix via stirring and agitation, then applied onto the bio-based PUF using the dip coating technique. The structural integrity and uniformity of the samples were meticulously investigated utilizing a cutting-edge high-resolution scanning electron microscope (HR-SEM). Drop tests were conducted on the samples under fixed weight and height conditions, with resulting values recorded. These data were subsequently analyzed using response surface methodology (RSM) to determine the optimal nanofiller ratio for maximum low-velocity impact (LVI) absorption. The study revealed that the optimal LVI value attained was 1.894 J for the composition comprising 0.5wt.% of CMC, 2wt.% of MgO, and 25wt.% of BC. These findings underscore the potential of bio-based PUF filled with nanofillers as a versatile material applicable in various domains, including automotive bumpers for mitigating damage from low-speed impacts, as well as in sports equipment, furniture, and construction, where impact absorption and cushioning properties are paramount.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	High-performance Sustainable Materials and Structures - Processing, Evaluation and Applications
Editors	Prince Lazar, I.A. Palani, Manish Kumar
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
Pages	244-261
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Print)	9783031725265
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72527-2_20
State	Published - 2024
Externally published	Yes
Event	1st International Conference on Advanced Materials Manufacturing and Structures, ICAMMS 2024 - Chennai, India Duration: 22 Feb 2024 → 23 Feb 2024

Publication series

Name	Sustainable Civil Infrastructures
ISSN (Print)	2366-3405
ISSN (Electronic)	2366-3413

Conference

Conference	1st International Conference on Advanced Materials Manufacturing and Structures, ICAMMS 2024
Country/Territory	India
City	Chennai
Period	22/02/24 → 23/02/24

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Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.

Keywords

Biocomposites
HR-SEM
Low-velocity Impact
RSM

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Computational Mechanics
Environmental Engineering
Civil and Structural Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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Selvaraj, V. K., Subramanian, J., Lazar, P., Raja, S., Jafferson, J. M., Jeevan, S., Krishnan, P., & Zachariah, A. A. (2024). An Experimental and Optimization of Bio-Based Polyurethane Foam for Low-Velocity Impact: Towards Futuristic Applications. In P. Lazar, I. A. Palani, & M. Kumar (Eds.), High-performance Sustainable Materials and Structures - Processing, Evaluation and Applications (pp. 244-261). (Sustainable Civil Infrastructures). Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72527-2_20

Selvaraj, Vinoth Kumar ; Subramanian, Jeyanthi ; Lazar, Prince et al. / An Experimental and Optimization of Bio-Based Polyurethane Foam for Low-Velocity Impact : Towards Futuristic Applications. High-performance Sustainable Materials and Structures - Processing, Evaluation and Applications. editor / Prince Lazar ; I.A. Palani ; Manish Kumar. Springer Science and Business Media B.V., 2024. pp. 244-261 (Sustainable Civil Infrastructures).

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An Experimental and Optimization of Bio-Based Polyurethane Foam for Low-Velocity Impact: Towards Futuristic Applications. / Selvaraj, Vinoth Kumar; Subramanian, Jeyanthi; Lazar, Prince et al.
High-performance Sustainable Materials and Structures - Processing, Evaluation and Applications. ed. / Prince Lazar; I.A. Palani; Manish Kumar. Springer Science and Business Media B.V., 2024. p. 244-261 (Sustainable Civil Infrastructures).

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An Experimental and Optimization of Bio-Based Polyurethane Foam for Low-Velocity Impact: Towards Futuristic Applications

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