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Thermogravimetry on wood powder-filled polyurethane composites derived from lignin

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Novel polyurethane (PU) composites whose matrix is derived from lignin, molasses polyol and filler from wood powder were successfully prepared. Two kinds of polyol were mixed 0/100 to 100/0 in seven steps, and filler content was varied from 50 to 100 mass % to polyol content. Decomposition behaviour of PU composites was investigated by thermogravimetry. Apparent density and mechanical properties of the above composites were also measured. Surface texture was observed by scanning electron microscopy. Thermal decomposition of PU composites was found to occur in two stages. The first decomposition observed at 570–580 K (DT d1, peak temperature of derivative curve) is attributed to the matrix of composites. The second stage decomposition depending on filler content, observed in a temperature range from 590 to 630 K (DT d2), is attributable to filler homogenously associated with PU matrix. Marked differences were not found, when the kinds of lignin and molasses polyol composition were varied. The above PU composites were found to be thermally stabilised by the introduction of filler.

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The authors are grateful to Professor Clive S. Langham, Nihon University, for his helpful advice. The authors also wish to thank Mr. T. Marusawa for his assistance.

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Hatakeyama, H., Ohsuga, T. & Hatakeyama, T. Thermogravimetry on wood powder-filled polyurethane composites derived from lignin. J Therm Anal Calorim 118, 23–30 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-014-3959-0

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