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Figure 6.7
SEM images of bio-based PU foams.
Adapted from ref. 4 with permission from Elsevier Ltd.
Compressive strength
Tensile strength
120
120
100
100
80
80
60
60
40
40
20
20
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Fiber parts per 100 parts of Polyol, g
Figure 6.8 The effect of the amount of wood fiber on the mechanical properties of
a PU foam.
Adapted from ref. 6 with permission from the authors.
Compressive strength
Tensile strength
30
120
100
20
80
60
R
2
= 0.9864
10
40
20
0
0
20-35
35-70
70-100
100-140 140-200 200-325
Fiber particle size, mesh
Figure 6.9 Effect of fiber size on PU foam mechanical properties.
Adapted from ref. 6 with permission from the authors.
