Sound absorption and thermal insulation properties of composite thermoplastic polyurethane/polystyrene (TPU/PS) nanofiber web and TPU nanofiber web and PS-extracted TPU/PS microfiber web

2021 ◽  
pp. 152808372110395
Author(s):  
Neslihan Karaca ◽  
İlkay Özsev Yüksek ◽  
Nuray Uçar ◽  
Ayşen Önen ◽  
Cafer Kirbaş
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Composite Nanofibers ◽  
Fiber Diameter ◽  
Thermoplastic Polyurethane ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Soxhlet Extraction ◽  
Nanofiber Web ◽  
Potential Use

In this study, composite thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)/polystyrene (PS) nanofiber web and TPU nanofiber web and PS-extracted TPU/PS microfiber web have been experimentally investigated with regard to sound absorption and thermal conductivity coefficients to observe a potential use in sound and thermal insulation areas. Moreover, other properties such as surface area, morphology, tensile strength/elongation, air permeability, and thermal degradation have been analyzed. It has been observed that nanofiber web properties such as fiber diameter, extensibility, pore volume, and porosity have been clearly changed by Soxhlet extraction of PS from the composite TPU/PS nanofibers. PS-extracted TPU/PS fibers can be preferred for the low frequency (600–800 Hz) due to higher SAC (0.7). On the other hand, TPU nanofibers were more effective at medium frequencies (around 3000 Hz, SAC 0.6). Both TPU and PS-extracted TPU/PS composite fibers had similar thermal conductivities, whereas TPU/PS composite nanofibers had lowest thermal conductivity (0.05 W/mK) with moderate maximum SAC value (around 1000 Hz, SAC 0.5–0.6).

scholarly journals Acoustic absorption and thermal insulation of wood panels: Influence of porosity

BioResources ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 3746-3757
Author(s):  
Marilia da Silva Bertolini ◽  
César Augusto Galvão de Morais ◽  
André Luis Christoforo ◽  
Stelamaris Rolla Bertoli ◽  
Wilson Nunes dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Pressing Pressure ◽  
Reverberation Chamber ◽  
Polyurethane Resin ◽  
Highly Porous

The development of materials that offer environmental comfort inside buildings, through adequate thermal and acoustic behavior, has been as relevant as the search for raw materials of renewable origin. In this context, this study produced and characterized panels made with Pinus sp. waste materials, which were treated with a copper chrome boric oxide preservative and a castor-oil based polyurethane resin. The physical and mechanical properties of the panels were evaluated according to the ABNT NBR 14810 standard (2013). The panel porosity was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and mercury intrusion porosimetry techniques. The sound absorption was analyzed by a reverberation chamber and thermal conductivity by the modified fractionated column method. Samples with a higher pressing pressure (4 MPa) during the manufacturing presented lower thickness swelling and higher mechanical properties in static bending. Panels made with a lower press pressure (2.5 MPa) resulted in a higher porosity volume (55.7%). The more highly porous panels were more acoustically efficient, with a sound absorption coefficient close to 0.8 at 3.2 kHz, and they had a better thermal conductivity performance.The potential of these panels for application where sound absorption and thermal insulation are prioritized is thus observed.

Influence of Multilayer Textile Biopolymer Foam Doped with Titanium Dioxide for Sound Absorption Materials

2013 ◽  
Vol 594-595 ◽  
pp. 750-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anika Zafiah M. Rus ◽  
Nik M. H. Normunira ◽  
Rahimah Abd Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Fiber Diameter ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Polyester Fabric ◽  
Fiber Density ◽  
Fiber Properties ◽  
Acoustic Study ◽  
Number Of Layers ◽  
Frequency Level

Biopolymer foam was prepared by the reaction of bio-monomer based on vegetable oil with commercial Polymethane Polyphenyl Isocyanate (Modified Polymeric-MDI) and titanium dioxide (TiO2). The acoustic study of biopolymer foam with 2.5% TiO2 loading was examined by impedance tube test according to the ASTM E-1050 and laminated with three types of textile such as polyester, cotton and single knitted jersey. It was revealed that the thicker the fabric the higher the sound absorption coefficient (α) at low frequency level. The higher the number of layers or thickness of the fabric, the sound absorption through the fabric increases at low frequency but after the maximum it remains almost unaltered. Three layer of cotton fabric gives maximum α approximately equal to 0.578 which is 1.472mm thickness at low frequency level of 1000-2000Hz and single knitted jersey gives maximum α at 3th layer. Meanwhile , the α of biopolymer foam with 2.5% TiO2 loading laminated with polyester fabric approximately equal to 1 at lower frequency level of 1000-2000Hz with lower thickness that is 0.668mm. Polyester fabric with lowest thickness shows better α at lower frequency level due to the structure of the fabric. The relationships among the fiber properties such as fiber density, fiber diameter, fibrous material layer were considered as a factor that influences the sound absorption property.

scholarly journals Characterization of Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa) Foam for Thermal Insulation and Sound Absorption Applications in Buildings

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 292
Author(s):  
Felippe Fabrício dos Santos Siqueira ◽  
Renato Lemos Cosse ◽  
Fernando Augusto de Noronha Castro Pinto ◽  
Paulo Henrique Mareze ◽  
Caio Frederico e Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Apparent Density ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Plant Origin ◽  
Mauritia Flexuosa

Exploring new construction materials with low environmental impact leads to innovation in buildings and also to the expansion of environmental sustainability in the construction industry. In this perspective, the thermal insulation and the sound absorption performances of Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa) foam were analyzed for potential application in buildings. This material is of plant origin, it is natural, renewable, abundant, and has a low environmental impact. In this research, characterizations were made by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), apparent density, thermogravimetry (TGA and DTG), thermal conductivity, and sound absorption. The SEM analysis revealed a predominantly porous, small, and closed-cell morphology in the vegetable foam. Due to its porosity and lightness, the material has an apparent density similar to other thermal insulating and sound-absorbing materials used commercially. The evaluation of thermogravimetric (TGA/DTG) results demonstrated thermal stability at temperatures that attest to the use of Buriti foam as a building material. Based on the thermal conductivity test, the Buriti foam was characterized as an insulating material comparable to conventional thermal insulation materials and in the same range as other existing thermal insulators of plant origin. Concerning sound absorption, the Buriti foam presented a low performance in the analyzed frequency range, mainly attributed to the absence of open porosity in the material. Therefore, understanding the sound absorption mechanisms of Buriti foam requires further studies exploring additional ways of processing the material.

Comparative Sound Absorption and Thermal Insulation Properties of Compound Fabrics

2013 ◽  
Vol 365-366 ◽  
pp. 1066-1069
Author(s):  
Jia Horng Lin ◽  
Ting Ting Li ◽  
Jan Yi Lin ◽  
Mei Chen Lin ◽  
Ching Wen Lou
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Double Layers ◽  
Thermal Bonding ◽  
Thermal Insulating ◽  
Number Of Layers ◽  
Needle Punching ◽  
Absorbing Property

The compound fabrics comprised of double layers of nonwovens and carbon fabrics were prepared by needle-punching and thermal bonding techniques. The thermal bonding and number of layers effect on thermal insulating and sound absorbing property have been discussed. The resulting compound fabrics have thermal conductivity decreases to 0.02 W/(m*K) for single layer of thermo-bonded compound fabrics and sound-absorbing coefficient reaches to 0.848 at 4000 Hz for 3-layer un-thermo-bonded fabrics .

Manufacturing Technique of Sound-Absorbent PET/TPU Composites

2011 ◽  
Vol 239-242 ◽  
pp. 1968-1971 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia Horng Lin ◽  
Chia Chang Lin ◽  
Chao Chiung Huang ◽  
Ching Wen Lin ◽  
Kuan Hsun Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Melting Point ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Absorption Rate ◽  
Optimum Parameter ◽  
Thermoplastic Polyurethane ◽  
Nonwoven Fabrics ◽  
Manufacturing Technique ◽  
Pet Fibers

Five testing matrixes were prepared to test with sound absorption, tensile strength, and thermal conductivity respectively. The low-melting-point (low-Tm) polyester (PET) fibers were blended with weight ratios (10 wt%, 20 wt%, 30 wt%, 40 wt% and 50 wt %) with PET staples, forming the PET nonwoven fabrics. The thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) was thermal bounded with the nonwoven fabrics with different lamination number to examine the sound absorption rate, creating the PET/ TPU composites. Afterward, four sets of samples – PET nonwoven fabrics and PET/ TPU composites with TPU films laminated on the front, in the middle, and on the rear of the composites, were compared. PET/ TPU composite with TPU film laminated in the middle exhibited the optimum sound absorption; moreover, 30 wt% was proved to be the optimum parameter of the low-Tm PET fibers for the PET/ TPU composites.

scholarly journals Experimental and Modelling Studies on Thermal Insulation and Sound Absorption Properties of Cross-Laid Nonwoven Fabrics

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Yang ◽  
Lizhu Hu ◽  
Xiaoman Xiong ◽  
Michal Petrů ◽  
Sundaramoorthy Palanisamy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Nonwoven Fabric ◽  
Sound Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Absorption Properties ◽  
Nonwoven Fabrics ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Modelling Studies

Abstract Nonwoven fabrics are widely used for thermal insulation and sound absorption purpose in construction and automobile fields. It is essential to investigate their thermal conductivity and sound absorption coefficient. Five cross-laid nonwoven fabrics are measured on the Alambeta device and Brüel & Kjær impedance tube. Bogaty and Bhattacharyya models are selected to predict the thermal conductivity, and Voronina and Miki models are used to predict the sound absorption coefficient. The predicted thermal conductivity shows a significant difference compared with the measured values. It is concluded that Bogaty and Bhattacharyya models are not suitable for high porous nonwoven fabric. In addition, the results of Voronina and Miki models for sound absorption prediction are acceptable, but Voronina model shows lower mean prediction error compared with Miki model. The results indicate that Voronina model can be used to predict the sound absorption of cross-laid nonwoven fabric.

Highly Efficient Low‐Frequency Broadband Sound Absorption with a Composite Hybrid Metasurface

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingxuan Liang ◽  
Yutao Wu ◽  
Peiyao Lv ◽  
Jin He ◽  
Fuyin Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Highly Efficient ◽  
Broadband Sound

scholarly journals Fique as a Sustainable Material and Thermal Insulation for Buildings: Study of Its Decomposition and Thermal Conductivity

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7484
Author(s):  
Gabriel Fernando García Sánchez ◽  
Rolando Enrique Guzmán López ◽  
Roberto Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Model Fitting ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Thermal Insulator ◽  
Fitting Method ◽  
Thermogravimetric Data ◽  
Reduce Energy Consumption

Buildings consume a large amount of energy during all stages of their life cycle. One of the most efficient ways to reduce their consumption is to use thermal insulation materials; however, these generally have negative effects on the environment and human health. Bio-insulations are presented as a good alternative solution to this problem, thus motivating the study of the properties of natural or recycled materials that could reduce energy consumption in buildings. Fique is a very important crop in Colombia. In order to contribute to our knowledge of the properties of its fibers as a thermal insulator, the measurement of its thermal conductivity is reported herein, employing equipment designed according to the ASTM C 177 standard and a kinetic study of its thermal decomposition from thermogravimetric data through the Coats–Redfern model-fitting method.

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