Development and testing of rigid polyurethane foam compositions as thermal insulation materials, combining renewable and recyclable resources
Project summary
The aim of the project is to develop a composition of solid PPU as a thermal insulation material, combining renewable and recyclable resources and using 4th generation swelling agents, and to observe the developed thermal insulation material under realistic conditions in the Latvian climate.
The research project is implemented within the project "Development of Innovative Products and Technologies in the framework of the Smart Materials Competence Centre”, CFLA contract Nr. 1.2.1.2.i.2/1/24/A/CFLA/
Total budget of the project: 405560 EUR, incl., 280316 EUR European Union funding.
Project implementation
1st quarter activities (01.10.2024.-31.12.2024)
Within the framework of Project No. 1.2.1.2.i.2/1/24/A/CFLA/004, “Development and Testing of Rigid Polyurethane Foam Compositions as Thermal Insulation Materials by Combining Renewable and Recyclable Resources,” the synthesis of polyols was refined on a laboratory scale during the period from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, by combining renewable and recyclable materials. The optimized synthesis process is straightforward and adheres to the principles of green chemistry. The resulting polyols are suitable for further production of polyurethane foam.
