ABSTRACT

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) reinforced with natural or renewable fillers gained significant attention in the scientific community and industries. The properties of TPU can be tailored using different reinforcements or blends to enhance its performance and elevate the potential applications of the composite. Besides, composites offer eco-friendliness, recyclability, and biocompatibility thus overcoming the environmental concerns. However, the manufacturing in mass quantity and upholding the quality of these composites has remained one of the principal challenges. Herein, we critically highlighted an overview of the current comprehension of the various eco-friendly and renewable fillers/fibers reinforced in TPU composites for tuning the mechanical and thermal properties of TPU. Some of the important research articles that discuss the influence of interactions, morphology, and modification/treatment of fillers are contained within to understand the behavior and consequence of reinforcements on the physical properties of TPU composites.

摘要

天然或可再生填料增强的热塑性聚氨酯（TPU）在科学界和工业界引起了广泛关注。可以使用不同的增强材料或共混物来调整TPU的性能，以增强其性能并增强复合材料的潜在应用。此外，复合材料具有生态友好性，可回收性和生物相容性，从而克服了环境问题。然而，大量生产和维持这些复合材料的质量仍然是主要挑战之一。在此，我们重点介绍了对TPU复合材料中增强的各种生态友好型和可再生填料/纤维的理解，以调节TPU的机械和热性能。