Preparation and Characterization of Date Palm Bio-Oil Modified Phenolic Foam

In this work, the potential of biomass-derived date palm bio-oil as a partial substitute for phenol in the phenolic resin was evaluated. Date palm bio-oils derived from date palm were used for the partial substitution of phenol in the preparation of phenolic foam (PF) insulation materials. Date palm...

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Main Authors: Paprayil Reghunadh Sarika, Paul Nancarrow, Yassir Makkawi, Taleb H. Ibrahim
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/16/7/955
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description In this work, the potential of biomass-derived date palm bio-oil as a partial substitute for phenol in the phenolic resin was evaluated. Date palm bio-oils derived from date palm were used for the partial substitution of phenol in the preparation of phenolic foam (PF) insulation materials. Date palm waste material was processed using pyrolysis at 525 °C to produce bio-oil rich in phenolic compounds. The bio-oil was used to partially replace phenol in the synthesis of phenolic resin, which was subsequently used to prepare foams. The resulting changes in the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of the foams were studied. The substituted foams exhibited 93%, 181%, and 40% improvement in compressive strength with 10%, 15%, and 20% bio-oil substitution, respectively. Due to the incorporation of biomass waste material, the partial reduction in phenol uses, and the favorable properties, the date palm bio-oil substituted phenolic foams are considered more environmentally benign alternatives to traditional phenolic foams.
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spelling doaj.art-5ac13d7ebdb84a0a8553cf81ff21db192024-04-12T13:25:11ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602024-03-0116795510.3390/polym16070955Preparation and Characterization of Date Palm Bio-Oil Modified Phenolic FoamPaprayil Reghunadh Sarika0Paul Nancarrow1Yassir Makkawi2Taleb H. Ibrahim3Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 26666, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 26666, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 26666, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 26666, United Arab EmiratesIn this work, the potential of biomass-derived date palm bio-oil as a partial substitute for phenol in the phenolic resin was evaluated. Date palm bio-oils derived from date palm were used for the partial substitution of phenol in the preparation of phenolic foam (PF) insulation materials. Date palm waste material was processed using pyrolysis at 525 °C to produce bio-oil rich in phenolic compounds. The bio-oil was used to partially replace phenol in the synthesis of phenolic resin, which was subsequently used to prepare foams. The resulting changes in the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of the foams were studied. The substituted foams exhibited 93%, 181%, and 40% improvement in compressive strength with 10%, 15%, and 20% bio-oil substitution, respectively. Due to the incorporation of biomass waste material, the partial reduction in phenol uses, and the favorable properties, the date palm bio-oil substituted phenolic foams are considered more environmentally benign alternatives to traditional phenolic foams.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/16/7/955date palm bio-oilphenolic foammechanical propertiesthermal conductivitytoughened phenolic foam
spellingShingle Paprayil Reghunadh Sarika
Paul Nancarrow
Yassir Makkawi
Taleb H. Ibrahim
Preparation and Characterization of Date Palm Bio-Oil Modified Phenolic Foam
Polymers
date palm bio-oil
phenolic foam
mechanical properties
thermal conductivity
toughened phenolic foam
title Preparation and Characterization of Date Palm Bio-Oil Modified Phenolic Foam
title_full Preparation and Characterization of Date Palm Bio-Oil Modified Phenolic Foam
title_fullStr Preparation and Characterization of Date Palm Bio-Oil Modified Phenolic Foam
title_full_unstemmed Preparation and Characterization of Date Palm Bio-Oil Modified Phenolic Foam
title_short Preparation and Characterization of Date Palm Bio-Oil Modified Phenolic Foam
title_sort preparation and characterization of date palm bio oil modified phenolic foam
topic date palm bio-oil
phenolic foam
mechanical properties
thermal conductivity
toughened phenolic foam
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/16/7/955
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