Polyurethane/Zinc Oxide (PU/ZnO) Composite—Synthesis, Protective Property and Application
A polyurethane (PU) is a multifunctional polymer prepared by using more than two types of monomers. The unique properties of PU come from monomers, thus broadening the applicability of PU in many different sectors. The properties can be further improved by using many nanoparticles. Different metal o...
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| description | A polyurethane (PU) is a multifunctional polymer prepared by using more than two types of monomers. The unique properties of PU come from monomers, thus broadening the applicability of PU in many different sectors. The properties can be further improved by using many nanoparticles. Different metal oxides as nanoparticles are also widely used in PU materials. ZnO is a widely used inorganic metal oxide nanoparticle for improving polymer properties. In this review article, the techniques to prepare a PU/ZnO composite are reviewed; the key protective properties, such as adhesive strength and self-healing, and applications of PU/ZnO composites are also highlighted. This review also highlights the PU/ZnO composite’s current challenges and future prospects, which will help to broaden the composite practical application by preparing environmentally friendly composites. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5a035029f67b451fb3d2daaf168a9cb92023-11-20T06:32:00ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602020-07-01127153510.3390/polym12071535Polyurethane/Zinc Oxide (PU/ZnO) Composite—Synthesis, Protective Property and ApplicationMohammad Mizanur Rahman0Center of Research Excellence in Corrosion, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi ArabiaA polyurethane (PU) is a multifunctional polymer prepared by using more than two types of monomers. The unique properties of PU come from monomers, thus broadening the applicability of PU in many different sectors. The properties can be further improved by using many nanoparticles. Different metal oxides as nanoparticles are also widely used in PU materials. ZnO is a widely used inorganic metal oxide nanoparticle for improving polymer properties. In this review article, the techniques to prepare a PU/ZnO composite are reviewed; the key protective properties, such as adhesive strength and self-healing, and applications of PU/ZnO composites are also highlighted. This review also highlights the PU/ZnO composite’s current challenges and future prospects, which will help to broaden the composite practical application by preparing environmentally friendly composites.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/12/7/1535polyurethaneZnOcomposite |
| spellingShingle | Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Polyurethane/Zinc Oxide (PU/ZnO) Composite—Synthesis, Protective Property and Application Polymers polyurethane ZnO composite |
| title | Polyurethane/Zinc Oxide (PU/ZnO) Composite—Synthesis, Protective Property and Application |
| title_full | Polyurethane/Zinc Oxide (PU/ZnO) Composite—Synthesis, Protective Property and Application |
| title_fullStr | Polyurethane/Zinc Oxide (PU/ZnO) Composite—Synthesis, Protective Property and Application |
| title_full_unstemmed | Polyurethane/Zinc Oxide (PU/ZnO) Composite—Synthesis, Protective Property and Application |
| title_short | Polyurethane/Zinc Oxide (PU/ZnO) Composite—Synthesis, Protective Property and Application |
| title_sort | polyurethane zinc oxide pu zno composite synthesis protective property and application |
| topic | polyurethane ZnO composite |
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