Development of Soybean Oil‐Based Polyols and Their Applications in Urethane and Melamine‐Cured Thermoset Coatings

Rengasamy, Senthilkumar; Mannari, Vijay

doi:10.1002/9781119185055.ch12

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“…Polyol is an alcohol containing various hydroxyl groups and may be epoxide based or natural-oil based. Petrol-based polyols are not sustainable, so natural (or biobased) oils are sought as alternative polyols in an effort to reduce the carbon footprint (16).…”

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Reduction of Aircraft Gas Turbine Noise with New Synthetic Fuels and Sound Insulation Materials

Simons

Soloiu

2017

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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The need to reduce the sound and vibration characteristics in the aerospace industry is continuously increasing because of the need to meet FAA regulations, to reduce noise pollution, and to improve customer satisfaction. To improve customer satisfaction, aircraft and engine manufacturers must work to control sound and vibration levels so that passengers do not experience discomfort during a flight. Sound and vibration characteristics of a fixed-wing aircraft with jet engines are composed of complex-frequency contents that challenge engineers in the development of quiet engine designs, aerodynamic bodies, and advanced sound-and vibration-attenuating materials. One of the noisiest parts of an aircraft, the gas turbine, was analyzed in this research. In Part 1 of this project, the use of alternative fuels in a gas turbine engine was investigated to determine whether those fuels have negative effects on sound and vibration levels. Three types of fuels were used: Jet A as the reference fuel, natural gas-derived S-8, and coal-derived isoparaffinic kerosene (IPK). The alternative fuels, S-8 and IPK, are Fischer-Tropsch process fuels. Overall sound and vibration characteristics of the alternative fuels presented a similar pattern across the frequency spectrum to those of the reference fuel, with the alternative fuels being slightly quieter. In Part 2, the sound path was treated by introducing sound-absorbing materials and investigating their acoustic performance. A melamine-based foam and soy-based foam were used in this research. Melamine is very lightweight, has excellent thermal endurance, and is hydrophobic. The soy-based foam was selected for its potential application in the aerospace industry to work toward a greener aircraft, in an effort to promote environmental sustainability. The soy-based material reduced the sound level by more than 20 dB(A) and presented better performance than the melamine at high frequencies.Aircraft and jet engine manufacturers are continually working toward greener products by researching emissions, noise pollution, and lighter and stronger materials, while staying conscious about safety and cost savings. This type of research benefits airports and their surrounding communities by reducing air and noise pollution. The goal of this project was to contribute to the aerospace community by conducting research on a gas turbine engine in the aerospace laboratory of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Georgia Southern University.Gas turbine engines used for propulsive thrust on airplanes are among the loudest components during ground and flight operations. The sound and vibration of the engines are transmitted through the engine mount and nacelle structure and into the airplane's cabin. Without proper treatment of the sound and vibration energies, aircraft passengers could be affected and feel unrested after a long flight. The sound and vibration energies can be managed by treating the source (jet engine), the path (acoustic treatment and vibration isolators), or the receiver (passengers...

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Reduction of Aircraft Gas Turbine Noise with New Synthetic Fuels and Sound Insulation Materials

Simons

Soloiu

2017

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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An overview of green and sustainable polymeric coatings

Jouyandeh,

Seidi,

Habibzadeh

et al. 2024

Surface Innovations

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Synthetic polymers have to be replaced with green counterparts for sustainability needs. Green and sustainable polymeric coatings have progressively undergone development as functional and protective materials for myriad applications ranging from packaging to biomedicine. Despite such innovative and environmental benefits, they are not adequately competitive in terms of properties to displace synthetic polymeric coatings. Functionalization of the surface and/or the bulk of green polymeric coatings by functional groups, natural polymers, nanoparticles, cross-linking agents, antifouling precursors and synthetic polymers can strengthen their properties and widen their performance window. However, definitions and terms related to green and sustainable coatings have not been systematically addressed. Biomass-, plant-oil-, carbohydrate-, protein- and microbe-based polymeric coatings are the main classes of sustainable polymeric coatings briefly overviewed herein. The technological bottlenecks toward commercialization of sustainable coatings and films are also highlighted.

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Development of Soybean Oil‐Based Polyols and Their Applications in Urethane and Melamine‐Cured Thermoset Coatings

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Reduction of Aircraft Gas Turbine Noise with New Synthetic Fuels and Sound Insulation Materials

Reduction of Aircraft Gas Turbine Noise with New Synthetic Fuels and Sound Insulation Materials

An overview of green and sustainable polymeric coatings

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