Enhanced One-Component Spray Polyurethane Foams via Sol−Gel Microspheres Doped with Aqueous Glycerol
- Authors: Ciriminna, R; Alterman, A; Loddo, V; De Schrijver, A; Pagliaro M
- Publication year: 2014
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/98169
Abstract
The sol-gel microencapsulation of aqueous glycerol in silica-based microspheres affords functional materials that can be used to cure one-component polyurethane foams (OCF) formulations affording better and greener foam formation. These findings are important and may open the route to more sustainable materials, such as foams, coatings, adhesives, sealants that are widely utilized in many industrial sectors.