Preparation and characterization of polyurethane with different quantities of baru oil

Abstract

The baru oil (OB) is a renewable raw material from the brazilian cerrado, with high unsaturation percentage. The objective of this work was the study of polyurethane foam with different quantities of baru saponified oil. FTIR spectrum showed the bands of polyol, baru oil and prepolymer. The TG-DSC curves in N₂ and air indicated different profiles, especially the formation of more stable intermediate products on the oxidation of these materials in air atmosphere. The quantity of heat obtained by DSC curves and the weight loss obtained by TG curve, indicates an OB saturation at 24.00% (w/w). The study by FTIR of the volatile products released by TG-DSC were water, CO₂, CO and etanol. With the increase of OB, higher water absorption of PU, in 29.00% (w/w) of swelling index 91.10% for 1440 minutes. From these results, we observe the formation of polyurethane with different characteristics because of OB presence.

Keywords:
polyurethane; baru oil; TG/DSC; FTIR