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Epoxyurethane polymer matrices for hemp woody core reinforced biocomposites synthesized with the use of plant-originated oils

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To substitute synthetic components, three types of Si-containing organic–inorganic epoxyurethane polymer matrices including plant-originated oils were developed. Epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) or/and castor oil (CO) were used for the preparation of epoxy and isocyanate components, respectively. For obtaining fiber-reinforced biocomposites, the synthesized matrices were filled with 60 wt% of hemp woody core (HWC). The presence of covalent bonds between hydroxyl groups of filler and isocyanate groups of matrix was evidenced by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The formation of such a chemical bond is considered to be an effective approach to overcome the most common problem of natural fiber-reinforced composites, namely the matrix/filler incompatibility, and therefore, poor interfacial adhesion and mechanical properties. The analysis of water absorption by the samples revealed it to be the lowest for the biocomposites based on the matrix with the largest content of triglycerides. The same composite including both plant oils was also characterized by the smallest coefficient of water molecules permeation (1.26 × 10–5 mm2/s). The study of mechanical properties showed that the tensile strength of all the samples was significantly improved upon reinforcing with HWC. Particularly, the values of tensile strength were the highest for ESO-containing composites (15.7 and 14.4 MPa).

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Samoilenko, T., Yashchenko, L., Yarova, N. et al. Epoxyurethane polymer matrices for hemp woody core reinforced biocomposites synthesized with the use of plant-originated oils. Iran Polym J 32, 403–415 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13726-022-01136-7

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