WO2023163739A1 - Composite structural material - Google Patents
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- the novel technology relates generally to the field of materials science and, specifically, to formulations for composite materials enjoying a quick setting polymer matrix with one or more structural phases dispersed therein.
- Construction techniques have developed around the use of wood and wood- derived materials. Attachments are commonly made with nails, screws, staples, glue and the like. In addition to having grain-dependent physical properties, wood and wood related materials suffer from the potential of moisture, attack by insects and microorganisms, and destruction by fire. What is needed is a structural material having the advantageous properties of a wood-based structural material while lacking the disadvantageous properties of wood, thus allowing for the use of conventional construction techniques, but that also provides protection against damage caused by water, fire, insect, and microorganisms. The present disclosure addresses these needs.
- the present novel technology relates to a chemical formulation, system and method for producing quick set solid polymer-matrix composite bodies.
- One object of the present invention is to provide an improved polymeric formulation for the production of structural materials which can be formed on site. Related objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description.
- the present novel technology relates to a composite material, including a closed cell polyurethane matrix portion exhibiting at least some properties associated with wood and an additive portion homogeneously distributed and suspended in the matrix portion.
- the additive portion may be selected from the group consisting of fiberglass, hemp fiber, textile fibers, cotton fibers, textile strips, poly(azanediyl-l,4-phenyleneazanediylterephthaloyl) fiber, graphene, graphite, carbon nanotubes, alumina, silica, Portland cement, talc, aluminum powder, steel powder, iron powder, iron filings, copper powder, tungsten carbide, boron nitride, diamond, amorphous carbon, waste rubber, shredded tires, and combinations thereof.
- the composite material has a compressive strength between 14 MPa and 69 psi, a tensile strength between 5.5 MPa and 69 Mpa, a shear strength between 7 MPa and 55 Mpa, and a density between 0.15 g/cc and 1.2 g/cc.
- the composite material has a compressive strength between 17 MPa and 55 Mpa, a tensile strength between 7 MPa and 49 Mpa, a shear strength between 10 MPa and 41 Mpa, and a density between 0.15 g/cc and 1.0 g/cc. In other aspects, the composite material has a compressive strength between 21 MPa and 41 Mpa, a tensile strength between 17 MPa and 35 Mpa, a shear strength between 14 MPa and 35 Mpa, and a density between 0.5 g/cc and 1.0 g/cc.
- the composite material has a compressive strength between 28 MPa and 35 Mpa, a tensile strength between 21 MPa and 28 Mpa, a shear strength between 21 MPa and 28 Mpa, and a density between 0.5 g/cc and 1.0 g/cc g/cc.
- the composite material includes matrix portion formed from a polymerizable formulation comprising at least one isocyanate precursor, at least one polyol, a catalyst and one or more optional fillers contained in a mold having a pressure rating of between 0.07 and 0.57 Mpa.
- the precursor is selected from the group consisting of polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate, diphenylmethane diisocyanate, triphenylmethane tri-isocyanate, toluene diisocyanate and methyl diisocyanate (MDI), and combinations thereof
- the catalyst is selected from the group consisting of a dialkyltin derivative, tributyl bismuth, and combinations thereof, wherein the catalyst is a tertiary amine.
- the present novel technology relates to a method for forming a structural material, including the steps of: a) providing the formulation of claim 1 contained in a mold having a pressure rating of at least 0.28 Mpa., b) sealing the mold within about 1 to 10 minutes after a), and c) polymerizing the formulation in an exothermic and substantially adiabatic manner until complete as evidenced by no further generation of heat.
- the step of polymerizing is complete within about 5 to 25 minutes. In some aspects, the step of polymerizing results in a pressure within the mold of about 0.10 to 2.05 MPa, more typically between about 0.14 to 0.57 Mpa.
- the present novel technology relates to a composite material including a closed cell polyurethane matrix portion exhibiting at least some properties associated with wood and a particulate portion homogeneously distributed and suspended in the matrix portion.
- the particulate portion is selected from the group consisting of fiberglass, hemp fiber, textile fibers, cotton fibers, textile strips, poly(azanediyl-l,4-phenyleneazanediylterephthaloyl) fiber, graphene, graphite, carbon nanotubes, alumina, silica, Portland cement, aluminum powder, steel powder, iron powder, iron filings, copper powder, tungsten carbide, boron nitride, diamond, amorphous carbon, and combinations thereof.
- the composite material has a tensile strength between 5.5 MPa and 69 MPa and a density between 0.15 g/cc and 1.2 g/cc.
- the particulate portion is selected from the group consisting of hemp fiber, textile fibers, cotton fibers, textile strips, and combinations thereof, the composite material has a tensile strength between 14 MPa and 21 Mpa, and the composite material has a density between 0.15 g/cc and 0.30 g/cc.
- a pair of oppositely disposed steel plate members are bonded to the composite material.
- the particulate portion is selected from the group consisting of hemp fiber and fiberglass
- the composite material has a compressive strength between 15.8 and 21.0 Mpa, a tensile strength between 14.5 and 18.6 Mpa, an in-plane shear strength between 7.9 and 10.3 Mpa, and a density of about 0.73 g/cc.
- the particulate portion is alumina powder and graphene powder
- the composite material has a compressive strength between 32.0 and 34.1 Mpa, a tensile strength between 12.80 and 22.4 Mpa, an in-plane shear strength between 17.6 and 19.1 Mpa, and a density of about 0.74 g/cc.
- the particulate portion is stainless steel powder and graphene powder
- the composite material has a compressive strength between 41 and 46.5 Mpa, a tensile strength between 9.6 and 13.1 Mpa, an in-plane shear strength between 22.4 and 25.9 Mpa, and a density of about 0.58 g/cc.
- the particulate portion is poly(azanediyl-l,4- phenyleneazanediylterephthaloyl) fibers and graphene powder
- the composite material has a compressive strength between 22.9 and 25.5 Mpa, a tensile strength between 4.5 and 6.9 Mpa, an in-plane shear strength between 9.7 and 11.7 Mpa, and a density of about 1.01 g/cc.
- the particulate portion is cement powder
- the composite material has a compressive strength between 36.9 and 41.7 Mpa, a tensile strength between 17.2 and 28.6 Mpa, an in-plane shear strength between 21.7 and
- the composite material has physical properties on middledensity fiberboard (MDF), may be machined via computer-aided routing tool (CNC), may be painted, and will hold a nail or screw much like wood.
- MDF middledensity fiberboard
- CNC computer-aided routing tool
- Isocyanate precursor refers to isocyanate derivatives having two, or more isocyanate groups attached thereto.
- Plant fibers refer to fibers derived from a plant material.
- a vegetable oil refers to an oil derived from a plant source, or a synthetic mixture simulating a vegetable oil.
- ⁇ Pot life refers to a time between mixing a formulation's components and an expansion of the formulation's volume beyond the mold's volume.
- ⁇ Elastomer refers to components such as for example, butadiene monomer, neoprene, and other synthetic elastomers.
- the embodiments discussed below and given in the following examples relate to composite materials, each having a matrix phase and at least one dispersed second phase suspended therein.
- the matrix phase is a formulation capable of rapidly polymerizing on site without the application of heat to provide relatively lightweight structural materials but with compressive strength, toughness, and wear resistance comparable to structural materials such as concrete, steel, and the like.
- Formulations for the matrix phase typically include a polymeric isocyanate, a monomeric diisocyante, or mixtures thereof, a polyol, and a catalyst.
- Formulations can optionally contain fatty acids, fatty acid esters, polyphenols, polyphenolic epoxides, antioxidants (such a hydroxylamine), surfactants, blowing agents, colorants, flame retardants, and plasticizers.
- Suitable polymeric isocyanates can be provided in their polymeric form or formed in situ, and include polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate, diphenylmethane diisocyanate, triphenylmethane triisocyanate, toluene diisocyanate, and methyl diisocyanate.
- Preferred isocyanates include the polymeric isocyanate polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate, and the monomeric diisocyanate MDI.
- Preferred amounts of the polymeric isocyanate (or its monomeric precursor) include from about 20-50 wt.%, more preferably from about 25-45 wt.%, and most preferably from about 30-40 wt.%.
- polyols include polyolethers and polyesters derived from sucrose, sorbitol, and/or glycerol.
- Other polyols include polyether polyols, which are ethylene oxide adducts of polyoxypropylene triol.
- Preferred amounts of the polyol include from about 15-50 wt.%, more preferably from about 20-45 wt.%, and most preferably from about 25-40 wt. %.
- Suitable catalysts include, but are not limited to, amines such as trimethylhexamethylenediamine, tetramethylbutanediamine, triethylenediamine, and 2-hydroxypropylethylene-diamine, and dialkyl tin derivatives.
- Preferred amounts of an amine catalyst include from about 3-8 wt.%, more preferably from about 4-7 wt.%, and most preferably from about 5-6 wt.%.
- Fatty acid and fatty acid esters can be provided by vegetable oil components such as soy oil, olive oil, com oil and the like.
- Preferred amounts of a vegetable oil containing fatty acids and fatty acid esters include from about 0.1-10 wt.%, more preferably from about 1-7 wt.%, and most preferably from about 2-6 wt.% .
- the dispersed second phase may include cement powder (such as, but not limited to, Portland cement), graphite, graphene, carbon nanotubes, polyparaphenylene terephthalamide fibers, aramid fibers, polymer fibers, organic fibers (hemp, cotton, and the like), metal powders, metal filings, metal oxides, combinations thereof, and the like.
- cement powder such as, but not limited to, Portland cement
- graphite, graphene, carbon nanotubes such as, but not limited to, Portland cement
- polyparaphenylene terephthalamide fibers such as, but not limited to, Portland cement
- aramid fibers such as, but not limited to, polyparaphenylene terephthalamide fibers, aramid fibers, polymer fibers, organic fibers (hemp, cotton, and the like)
- metal powders such as, but not limited to, Portland cement
- metal filings such as, but not limited to, Portland cement
- Suitable polyphenols include 4,4’-isopropylidenediphenol and the like.
- Suitable surfactants can include polalkylene polysiloxane, dimethyl silicone polymer, and the like.
- blowing agents capable of producing a closed cell structure include, but are not limited to, water, fluorocarbons, such as trichloromonofluoromethane, methylene chloride, and the like. Ester such as butyl benzyl phthalate, other phthalate esters and the like can similarly be included to reduce water vapor permeability, reduce cell volume, and increase the number of closed cells.
- Polymerizable formulations according to this disclosure can also include polyphenolic epoxides, such as for example the adduct of 4,4 ’-(1 Methylethylidene) bisphenol polymer with (chloromethyl)oxirane or the components utilized to prepare the adduct.
- polyphenolic epoxides such as for example the adduct of 4,4 ’-(1 Methylethylidene) bisphenol polymer with (chloromethyl)oxirane or the components utilized to prepare the adduct.
- the matrix phase formulations described hereinabove can be formed at ambient temperatures and handled for about 30-120 seconds before polymerization initiates, and further handled for 1-10 minutes before sealing the mold. Cooling the components prior to and during mixing can lengthen the formulation’s pot life. Polymerization of the matrix phase formulation, once initiated, is exothermic, proceeds under substantially adiabatic conditions and is complete within minutes.
- the second phase material is added to the matrix phase precursors and is typically homogenously mixed therewith to yield an admixture having a homogeneously dispersed second phase.
- the second phase is typically provided as a powder or quantity of short (micro-) fibers.
- the second phase material may be a unitary phase or an admixture.
- the presence of the dispersed second phase typically allows for the composite material to achieve enhanced physical properties, such as compressive strength, tensile strength, shear strength, and the like while remaining relatively light weight and often retaining the desirable property of being able to hold nails.
- the suspended second phase material is typically dispersed homogeneously so that the composite material has isotropic physical and chemical properties; however, it is possible to orient some additive phases, such as fibrous materials, to yield anisotropic properties if so desired.
- the composite material remains relatively lightweight, especially when compared to concrete, iron, steel and like structural materials.
- the composite density ranges from about 0.15 to about 1.2 g/cc, while steel is typically about 8 g/cc and concrete is typically about 2.3 g/cc.
- steel has a compression strength of about 152 Mpa, a tensile strength of about 345 Mpa, and a shear strength of about 65.5 MPa
- concrete has a compression strength of about 24 Mpa, tensile strength of about 3.4 Mpa, and a shear strength of about 5.0 MPa
- hard wood has a compression strength of about 58.6 MPa with grain / 6.9 MPa against grain, a tensile strength of about 70 MPa with grain / 3.4 MPa against grain, and a shear strength of about 12.4 Mpa.
- the molds used to receive and contain the admixture are made of rigid structural materials and are reinforced with clamps and/or belts, and are typically capable with containing reactions generating 4.0 MPa or greater, often up to 7.0 MPa. These pressure ratings were necessary for early, less refined formulations that would react more quickly and generate higher pressures over shorter periods of time. However, as the process and formulations have become more refined and with the advent of flexible, self-sealing elastomeric mold materials, such a silicone rubber and like polymeric compositions, the molds are typically required to contain pressures between 0.15 and 2.05 MPa, more typically between 0.15 and 0.7 MPa, with a pressure rating of 0.4 MPa usually being sufficient. The current silicone rubber or like molds also lend themselves to more intricate detailing and design of the final molded bodies.
- Example 1 is a composite material wherein a mixture of hemp fibers and fiberglass is homogeneously dispersed in the polymer matrix.
- Methylene bis(phenylisocyanate) or MDI (11.35 g), polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate (11.35g), and 2-hydroxypropylethylene-diamine (22.7 g) were combined, along with 4.66 grams ground hemp and 4.66 grams ground HT fiberglass.
- the mixture was stirred to yield a homogeneous admixture, and the admixture was poured into a mold. The mold was sealed and the admixture was allowed to react therein. Within about 15 minutes the temperature rose to about 54.5 °C and produced an internal pressure of about 0.4 Mpa.
- the structural material Upon removal from the mold, the structural material was waterproof, and could be nailed, sawed, screwed, and sanded.
- the structural material exhibited compressive strength of about 18.6 Mpa, tensile strength of about 16.9 Mpa, and inplane shear strength of about 9.3 Mpa.
- This composite has a density of 0.73 g/cc.
- Example 2 is a composite material wherein a mixture of alumina and graphene powders is homogeneously dispersed in the polymer matrix.
- Methylene bis(phenylisocyanate) or MDI (11.4 g), polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate (11.4g), and 2-hydroxypropylethylene-diamine (22.7 g) were combined, along with 5.7 grams alumina powder and 5.7 grams graphene powder.
- the mixture was stirred to yield a homogeneous admixture, and the admixture was poured into a mold. The mold was sealed and the admixture was allowed to react therein. Within about 15 minutes the temperature rose to about 54.5 °C and produced an internal pressure of about 0.4 Mpa.
- the structural material Upon removal from the mold, the structural material was waterproof, and could be nailed, sawed, screwed, and sanded.
- the structural material exhibited compressive strength of about 33.4 Mpa, tensile strength of about 15.4 Mpa, and in-plane shear strength of about 18.1 Mpa.
- This composite has a density of 0.74 g/cc.
- Example 3 is a composite material wherein a mixture of stainless steel and graphene powders is homogeneously dispersed in the polymer matrix.
- Methylene bis(phenylisocyanate) or MDI (10.7 g), polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate (10.7g), and 2-hydroxypropylethylene-diamine (21.4 g) were combined, along with 22.5 grams 325 mesh stainless steel powder, 2 grams liquid epoxy, and 1.8 grams graphene powder.
- the mixture was stirred to yield a homogeneous admixture, and the admixture was poured into a mold. The mold was sealed and the admixture was allowed to react therein. Within about 15 minutes the temperature rose to about 54.5 °C and produced an internal pressure of about 0.4 Mpa.
- the structural material Upon removal from the mold, the structural material was waterproof, and could be nailed, sawed, screwed, and sanded.
- the structural material exhibited compressive strength of about 43.2 Mpa, tensile strength of about 10.0 Mpa, and in-plane shear strength of about 23.9 Mpa. This composite has a density of 0.58 g/cc.
- Example 4 is a composite material wherein a mixture of polymer fibers and graphene powder is homogeneously dispersed in the polymer matrix.
- Methylene bis(phenylisocyanate) or MDI (9.2 g), polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate (9.2 g), and 2-hydroxypropylethylene-diamine (18.3 g) were combined, along with 6.8 grams chopped poly(azanediyl-l,4-phenyleneazanediylterephthaloyl) fibers (from 0.6 to 3 cm in length and a few mm thick) with 0.7 grams graphene powder.
- the mixture was stirred to yield a homogeneous admixture, and the admixture was poured into a mold.
- the mold was sealed and the admixture was allowed to react therein. Within about 15 minutes the temperature rose to about 54.5 °C and produced an internal pressure of about 0.4 Mpa.
- the structural material was waterproof, and could be nailed, sawed, screwed, and sanded.
- the structural material exhibited compressive strength of about 24.0 Mpa, tensile strength of about 5.6 Mpa, and inplane shear strength of about 10.5 Mpa. This composite has a density of 1.01 g/cc.
- Example 5 is a composite material wherein a mixture of cement powder is homogeneously dispersed in the polymer matrix.
- Methylene bis(phenylisocyanate) or MDI (9.9 g), polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate (9.9 g), and 2- hydroxypropylethylene-diamine (19.8 g) were combined, along with 22.8 grams QUIKRETE powder (QUIKRETE is a registered trademark of Quikrete International, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, 3490 Piedmont Rd. N.E., Ste. 1300 Atlanta, GA, 30305, Reg. No. 0767386).
- the mixture was stirred to yield a homogeneous admixture, and the admixture was poured into a mold.
- the mold was sealed and the admixture was allowed to react therein. Within about 15 minutes the temperature rose to about 54.5 °C and produced an internal pressure of about 0.4 Mpa.
- the structural material Upon removal from the mold, the structural material was waterproof, and could be nailed, sawed, screwed, and sanded.
- the structural material exhibited compressive strength of about 39.9 Mpa, tensile strength of about 23.6 Mpa, and in-plane shear strength of about 21.3 Mpa. This composite has a density of 0.55 g/cc.
- Example 6 is a non-homogeneous composite structural member wherein a polymer matrix composite layer is sandwiched between two steel plate members.
- the polymer matrix material includes a mixture of hemp fibers and fiberglass is homogeneously dispersed in the polymer matrix.
- Methylene bis(phenylisocyanate) or MDI (113 g), polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate (113 g), and 2- hydroxypropylethylene-diamine (225 g) were combined, along with 40 grams of chopped fiberglass (1-2 cm long) and 50 g chopped hemp fibers (1 cm long). The mixture was stirred to yield a homogeneous admixture.
- the admixture was poured into a mold already containing a stainless steel plate member (26 gauge steel, 12 x 3.5 inches) and a second identical stainless steel plate was placed atop the pour. The mold was sealed and the admixture was allowed to react therein. Upon removal from the mold, the polymer matrix filling was adhered to both stainless steel plates.
- the polymer matrix composite layer exhibits significantly lower thermal and electrical conductivity than the oppositely disposed steel layers.
- the structural material exhibited compressive strength of about 39.9 Mpa, tensile strength of about 23.6 Mpa, and in-plane shear strength of about 21.3 Mpa. This composite has a density of 1.21 g/cc.
- the thickness of the polymer layer between the steel plates may be varied. Successive layers of polymer may be added to yield multilayer steel/polymer composite structures, with multiple steel layers and polymer layers. Typically, the outermost layers are both steel, but one or both may be polymer. Tensile, compressive, and shear strengths of the composite may approach or even exceed that of solid steel, making composite layered structural members, such as I- beams, possible having reduced weight and decreased thermal and electrical conductivity across the layers.
- the polymer matrix composite layers maybe the same or different compositions, and the physical properties of the polymer matrix composite layers may be tailored to yield specifically desired properties to the structural body so formed.
- the plates may be steel, aluminum, copper, or any convenient metal or metal alloy, and may be any desired thickness or gauge.
- Example 7 is a composite material wherein a mixture of shredded textiles (mostly cotton) is homogeneously dispersed in the polymer matrix.
- Methylene bis(phenylisocyanate) or MDI (100 g), polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate (100g), and 2-hydroxypropylethylene-diamine (200 g) were combined, along with 40 grams shredded cotton fabric (strips about 1-3 mm x 8-20 mm, along with some residual finer fibers).
- the mixture was stirred to yield a generally homogeneous admixture, and the admixture was poured into a mold. The mold was sealed and the admixture was allowed to react therein.
- the novel composite formulations are reacted to polymerize the matrix phase in order to yield the composite structural material having advantageous properties.
- the formulation’s components including dispersed second phase material(s) may be combined and mixed in a serial manner outside of the mold or added directly to the mold with mixing therein. Second phase materials can also be added directly to the mold and subsequently combined and mixed with the matrix phase components added to the mold.
- the mold utilized should be capable of maintaining elevated pressures such as at least about 0.40 MPa and more preferably at least about 0.14 to 0.55 Mpa.
- Components are typically combined at ambient temperature, but may likewise be cooled before combining to delay polymerization, if necessary, for sufficient time to fill and secure the mold.
- polymerization initiates in an exothermic and substantially adiabatic manner causing the polymerization mixture to reach temperatures in the range of about 38 to 77° C, or more preferably within the range of from about 43 to 71° C, and still more preferably within the range of from about 49 to 66° C, and pressures ranging from about 0.10 to 0.70 Mpa, more preferably from about 0.15 to 0.60, and still more preferably from about 0.20 to 0.50 Mpa. Polymerization is completed within about 5 to 35 minutes, more preferably within about 10 to 25 minutes, still more preferably within about 15 to 20 minutes. Upon cooling the newly formed structural material can be removed from the mold and utilized for its intended purpose.
- the composite structural material once formed and molded to a desired shape and comprising a closed foam polyurethane matrix containing a dispersed second phase, exhibits several properties generally associated with wood.
- the composite structural material may be sawed, accept and retain nails, screws, and staples, is waterproof, resists insect damage, can be sanded, glued and painted, and is self-extinguishing when exposed to a flame. Flame retardant qualities can be further improved by the addition of flame retardants such as tricresyl phosphate.
- Examples of items constructed from the structural material include, but are not limited to, board replacements for use in flooring, siding, roofing, stairs, railings, trusses, pallets, carts, containers, water vessels, docks, pre-fabricated emergency housing, panels for semi-trailers and RV’s, auto and truck components, acoustical barriers, highway railing & bumpers, and the like; structural elements for framing such as 2 x4’s, a wall panel; and fencing and deco trim.
- the structural material can also advantageously replace some metal, ceramic, and concrete articles, and be substituted for other plastic articles.
- Structural materials can also be mixed polymers such as polyurethanes/epoxides.
Abstract
A composite material, including a closed cell polyurethane matrix portion exhibiting at least some properties associated with wood and a particulate portion homogeneously distributed and suspended in the matrix portion. The particulate portion is selected from the group consisting of fiberglass, hemp fiber, textile fibers, cotton fibers, textile strips, poly(azanediyl-l,4-phenyleneazanediylterephthaloyl) fiber, graphene, graphite, carbon nanotubes, alumina, silica, Portland cement, aluminum powder, steel powder, iron powder, iron filings, copper powder, tungsten carbide, boron nitride, diamond, amorphous carbon, and combinations thereof. The composite material has a compressive strength between 2000 MPa and 10000 Mpa, a tensile strength between 800 MPa and 10000 Mpa, a shear strength between 1000 MPa and 8000 Mpa, and a density between 0.15 g/cc and 1.2 g/cc.
Description
COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL MATERIAL
TECHNICAL FIELD
The novel technology relates generally to the field of materials science and, specifically, to formulations for composite materials enjoying a quick setting polymer matrix with one or more structural phases dispersed therein.
BACKGROUND
Construction techniques have developed around the use of wood and wood- derived materials. Attachments are commonly made with nails, screws, staples, glue and the like. In addition to having grain-dependent physical properties, wood and wood related materials suffer from the potential of moisture, attack by insects and microorganisms, and destruction by fire. What is needed is a structural material having the advantageous properties of a wood-based structural material while lacking the disadvantageous properties of wood, thus allowing for the use of conventional construction techniques, but that also provides protection against damage caused by water, fire, insect, and microorganisms. The present disclosure addresses these needs.
SUMMARY
The present novel technology relates to a chemical formulation, system and method for producing quick set solid polymer-matrix composite bodies. One object of the present invention is to provide an improved polymeric formulation for the production of structural materials which can be formed on site. Related objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description.
In one embodiment, the present novel technology relates to a composite material, including a closed cell polyurethane matrix portion exhibiting at least some properties associated with wood and an additive portion homogeneously distributed and suspended in the matrix portion. The additive portion may be selected from the group consisting of fiberglass, hemp fiber, textile fibers, cotton fibers, textile strips, poly(azanediyl-l,4-phenyleneazanediylterephthaloyl) fiber, graphene, graphite, carbon nanotubes, alumina, silica, Portland cement, talc, aluminum powder, steel powder, iron powder, iron filings, copper powder, tungsten carbide, boron nitride, diamond, amorphous carbon, waste rubber, shredded tires, and combinations thereof. The composite material has a compressive strength between 14 MPa and 69 psi, a tensile strength between 5.5 MPa and 69 Mpa, a shear strength between 7 MPa and 55 Mpa, and a density between 0.15 g/cc and 1.2 g/cc.
In certain aspects, the composite material has a compressive strength between 17 MPa and 55 Mpa, a tensile strength between 7 MPa and 49 Mpa, a shear strength between 10 MPa and 41 Mpa, and a density between 0.15 g/cc and 1.0 g/cc. In other aspects, the composite material has a compressive strength between 21 MPa and 41 Mpa, a tensile strength between 17 MPa and 35 Mpa, a shear strength between 14
MPa and 35 Mpa, and a density between 0.5 g/cc and 1.0 g/cc. In still other aspects, the composite material has a compressive strength between 28 MPa and 35 Mpa, a tensile strength between 21 MPa and 28 Mpa, a shear strength between 21 MPa and 28 Mpa, and a density between 0.5 g/cc and 1.0 g/cc g/cc.
In some aspects, the composite material includes matrix portion formed from a polymerizable formulation comprising at least one isocyanate precursor, at least one polyol, a catalyst and one or more optional fillers contained in a mold having a pressure rating of between 0.07 and 0.57 Mpa. In some embodiments, the precursor is selected from the group consisting of polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate, diphenylmethane diisocyanate, triphenylmethane tri-isocyanate, toluene diisocyanate and methyl diisocyanate (MDI), and combinations thereof, and the catalyst is selected from the group consisting of a dialkyltin derivative, tributyl bismuth, and combinations thereof, wherein the catalyst is a tertiary amine.
In one embodiment, the present novel technology relates to a method for forming a structural material, including the steps of: a) providing the formulation of claim 1 contained in a mold having a pressure rating of at least 0.28 Mpa., b) sealing the mold within about 1 to 10 minutes after a), and c) polymerizing the formulation in an exothermic and substantially adiabatic manner until complete as evidenced by no further generation of heat.
In some aspects, the step of polymerizing is complete within about 5 to 25 minutes. In some aspects, the step of polymerizing results in a pressure within the mold of about 0.10 to 2.05 MPa, more typically between about 0.14 to 0.57 Mpa.
In another embodiment, the present novel technology relates to a composite material including a closed cell polyurethane matrix portion exhibiting at least some
properties associated with wood and a particulate portion homogeneously distributed and suspended in the matrix portion. The particulate portion is selected from the group consisting of fiberglass, hemp fiber, textile fibers, cotton fibers, textile strips, poly(azanediyl-l,4-phenyleneazanediylterephthaloyl) fiber, graphene, graphite, carbon nanotubes, alumina, silica, Portland cement, aluminum powder, steel powder, iron powder, iron filings, copper powder, tungsten carbide, boron nitride, diamond, amorphous carbon, and combinations thereof. The composite material has a tensile strength between 5.5 MPa and 69 MPa and a density between 0.15 g/cc and 1.2 g/cc.
In one aspect, the particulate portion is selected from the group consisting of hemp fiber, textile fibers, cotton fibers, textile strips, and combinations thereof, the composite material has a tensile strength between 14 MPa and 21 Mpa, and the composite material has a density between 0.15 g/cc and 0.30 g/cc.
In another aspect, a pair of oppositely disposed steel plate members are bonded to the composite material.
In still another aspect, the particulate portion is selected from the group consisting of hemp fiber and fiberglass, the composite material has a compressive strength between 15.8 and 21.0 Mpa, a tensile strength between 14.5 and 18.6 Mpa, an in-plane shear strength between 7.9 and 10.3 Mpa, and a density of about 0.73 g/cc.
In yet another aspect, the particulate portion is alumina powder and graphene powder, the composite material has a compressive strength between 32.0 and 34.1 Mpa, a tensile strength between 12.80 and 22.4 Mpa, an in-plane shear strength between 17.6 and 19.1 Mpa, and a density of about 0.74 g/cc.
In still another aspect, the particulate portion is stainless steel powder and graphene powder, the composite material has a compressive strength between 41 and
46.5 Mpa, a tensile strength between 9.6 and 13.1 Mpa, an in-plane shear strength between 22.4 and 25.9 Mpa, and a density of about 0.58 g/cc.
In yet another aspect, the particulate portion is poly(azanediyl-l,4- phenyleneazanediylterephthaloyl) fibers and graphene powder, the composite material has a compressive strength between 22.9 and 25.5 Mpa, a tensile strength between 4.5 and 6.9 Mpa, an in-plane shear strength between 9.7 and 11.7 Mpa, and a density of about 1.01 g/cc.
In still another embodiment, the particulate portion is cement powder, the composite material has a compressive strength between 36.9 and 41.7 Mpa, a tensile strength between 17.2 and 28.6 Mpa, an in-plane shear strength between 21.7 and
22.8 Mpa, and a density of about 0.55 g/cc.
In many aspects, the composite material has physical properties on middledensity fiberboard (MDF), may be machined via computer-aided routing tool (CNC), may be painted, and will hold a nail or screw much like wood.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention and presenting its currently understood best mode of operation, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, with such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated technology and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
For the purpose of assisting with the understanding of the present disclosure, the following definitions are provided:
© Isocyanate precursor refers to isocyanate derivatives having two, or more isocyanate groups attached thereto.
® Plant fibers refer to fibers derived from a plant material.
© A vegetable oil refers to an oil derived from a plant source, or a synthetic mixture simulating a vegetable oil.
© Pot life refers to a time between mixing a formulation's components and an expansion of the formulation's volume beyond the mold's volume.
© Elastomer refers to components such as for example, butadiene monomer, neoprene, and other synthetic elastomers.
The embodiments discussed below and given in the following examples relate to composite materials, each having a matrix phase and at least one dispersed second
phase suspended therein. The matrix phase is a formulation capable of rapidly polymerizing on site without the application of heat to provide relatively lightweight structural materials but with compressive strength, toughness, and wear resistance comparable to structural materials such as concrete, steel, and the like. Formulations for the matrix phase typically include a polymeric isocyanate, a monomeric diisocyante, or mixtures thereof, a polyol, and a catalyst. Formulations can optionally contain fatty acids, fatty acid esters, polyphenols, polyphenolic epoxides, antioxidants (such a hydroxylamine), surfactants, blowing agents, colorants, flame retardants, and plasticizers. Suitable polymeric isocyanates can be provided in their polymeric form or formed in situ, and include polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate, diphenylmethane diisocyanate, triphenylmethane triisocyanate, toluene diisocyanate, and methyl diisocyanate. Preferred isocyanates include the polymeric isocyanate polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate, and the monomeric diisocyanate MDI. Preferred amounts of the polymeric isocyanate (or its monomeric precursor) include from about 20-50 wt.%, more preferably from about 25-45 wt.%, and most preferably from about 30-40 wt.%. Certain polyols include polyolethers and polyesters derived from sucrose, sorbitol, and/or glycerol. Other polyols include polyether polyols, which are ethylene oxide adducts of polyoxypropylene triol. Preferred amounts of the polyol include from about 15-50 wt.%, more preferably from about 20-45 wt.%, and most preferably from about 25-40 wt. %. Suitable catalysts include, but are not limited to, amines such as trimethylhexamethylenediamine, tetramethylbutanediamine, triethylenediamine, and 2-hydroxypropylethylene-diamine, and dialkyl tin derivatives. Preferred amounts of an amine catalyst include from about 3-8 wt.%, more preferably from about 4-7 wt.%, and most preferably from about 5-6 wt.%. Fatty acid and fatty acid esters can be provided by vegetable oil components such as soy oil, olive oil,
com oil and the like. Preferred amounts of a vegetable oil containing fatty acids and fatty acid esters include from about 0.1-10 wt.%, more preferably from about 1-7 wt.%, and most preferably from about 2-6 wt.% .
The dispersed second phase may include cement powder (such as, but not limited to, Portland cement), graphite, graphene, carbon nanotubes, polyparaphenylene terephthalamide fibers, aramid fibers, polymer fibers, organic fibers (hemp, cotton, and the like), metal powders, metal filings, metal oxides, combinations thereof, and the like. Preferred amounts of dispersed second phase materials range from 1-65 wt.%, more preferably from about 5-40 wt.%, and most preferably from about 15-30 wt.%. In some embodiments, the dispersed second phase is absent.
Suitable polyphenols include 4,4’-isopropylidenediphenol and the like. Suitable surfactants can include polalkylene polysiloxane, dimethyl silicone polymer, and the like. Examples of blowing agents capable of producing a closed cell structure include, but are not limited to, water, fluorocarbons, such as trichloromonofluoromethane, methylene chloride, and the like. Ester such as butyl benzyl phthalate, other phthalate esters and the like can similarly be included to reduce water vapor permeability, reduce cell volume, and increase the number of closed cells.
Polymerizable formulations according to this disclosure can also include polyphenolic epoxides, such as for example the adduct of 4,4 ’-(1 Methylethylidene) bisphenol polymer with (chloromethyl)oxirane or the components utilized to prepare the adduct.
The matrix phase formulations described hereinabove can be formed at ambient temperatures and handled for about 30-120 seconds before polymerization initiates, and further handled for 1-10 minutes before sealing the mold. Cooling the
components prior to and during mixing can lengthen the formulation’s pot life. Polymerization of the matrix phase formulation, once initiated, is exothermic, proceeds under substantially adiabatic conditions and is complete within minutes.
The second phase material is added to the matrix phase precursors and is typically homogenously mixed therewith to yield an admixture having a homogeneously dispersed second phase. The second phase is typically provided as a powder or quantity of short (micro-) fibers. The second phase material may be a unitary phase or an admixture.
The presence of the dispersed second phase typically allows for the composite material to achieve enhanced physical properties, such as compressive strength, tensile strength, shear strength, and the like while remaining relatively light weight and often retaining the desirable property of being able to hold nails. The suspended second phase material is typically dispersed homogeneously so that the composite material has isotropic physical and chemical properties; however, it is possible to orient some additive phases, such as fibrous materials, to yield anisotropic properties if so desired.
The composite material remains relatively lightweight, especially when compared to concrete, iron, steel and like structural materials. The composite density ranges from about 0.15 to about 1.2 g/cc, while steel is typically about 8 g/cc and concrete is typically about 2.3 g/cc.
For comparison, steel has a compression strength of about 152 Mpa, a tensile strength of about 345 Mpa, and a shear strength of about 65.5 MPa; concrete has a compression strength of about 24 Mpa, tensile strength of about 3.4 Mpa, and a shear strength of about 5.0 MPa; hard wood has a compression strength of about 58.6 MPa
with grain / 6.9 MPa against grain, a tensile strength of about 70 MPa with grain / 3.4 MPa against grain, and a shear strength of about 12.4 Mpa.
In some cases, the molds used to receive and contain the admixture are made of rigid structural materials and are reinforced with clamps and/or belts, and are typically capable with containing reactions generating 4.0 MPa or greater, often up to 7.0 MPa. These pressure ratings were necessary for early, less refined formulations that would react more quickly and generate higher pressures over shorter periods of time. However, as the process and formulations have become more refined and with the advent of flexible, self-sealing elastomeric mold materials, such a silicone rubber and like polymeric compositions, the molds are typically required to contain pressures between 0.15 and 2.05 MPa, more typically between 0.15 and 0.7 MPa, with a pressure rating of 0.4 MPa usually being sufficient. The current silicone rubber or like molds also lend themselves to more intricate detailing and design of the final molded bodies.
EXAMPLE 1
Example 1 is a composite material wherein a mixture of hemp fibers and fiberglass is homogeneously dispersed in the polymer matrix. Methylene bis(phenylisocyanate) or MDI (11.35 g), polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate (11.35g), and 2-hydroxypropylethylene-diamine (22.7 g) were combined, along with 4.66 grams ground hemp and 4.66 grams ground HT fiberglass. The mixture was stirred to yield a homogeneous admixture, and the admixture was poured into a mold. The mold was sealed and the admixture was allowed to react therein. Within about 15 minutes the temperature rose to about 54.5 °C and produced an internal pressure of about 0.4 Mpa. Upon removal from the mold, the structural material was waterproof,
and could be nailed, sawed, screwed, and sanded. The structural material exhibited compressive strength of about 18.6 Mpa, tensile strength of about 16.9 Mpa, and inplane shear strength of about 9.3 Mpa. This composite has a density of 0.73 g/cc.
EXAMPLE 2
Example 2 is a composite material wherein a mixture of alumina and graphene powders is homogeneously dispersed in the polymer matrix. Methylene bis(phenylisocyanate) or MDI (11.4 g), polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate (11.4g), and 2-hydroxypropylethylene-diamine (22.7 g) were combined, along with 5.7 grams alumina powder and 5.7 grams graphene powder. The mixture was stirred to yield a homogeneous admixture, and the admixture was poured into a mold. The mold was sealed and the admixture was allowed to react therein. Within about 15 minutes the temperature rose to about 54.5 °C and produced an internal pressure of about 0.4 Mpa. Upon removal from the mold, the structural material was waterproof, and could be nailed, sawed, screwed, and sanded. The structural material exhibited compressive strength of about 33.4 Mpa, tensile strength of about 15.4 Mpa, and in-plane shear strength of about 18.1 Mpa. This composite has a density of 0.74 g/cc.
EXAMPLE 3
Example 3 is a composite material wherein a mixture of stainless steel and graphene powders is homogeneously dispersed in the polymer matrix. Methylene bis(phenylisocyanate) or MDI (10.7 g), polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate (10.7g), and 2-hydroxypropylethylene-diamine (21.4 g) were combined, along with 22.5 grams 325 mesh stainless steel powder, 2 grams liquid epoxy, and 1.8 grams graphene powder. The mixture was stirred to yield a homogeneous admixture, and the
admixture was poured into a mold. The mold was sealed and the admixture was allowed to react therein. Within about 15 minutes the temperature rose to about 54.5 °C and produced an internal pressure of about 0.4 Mpa. Upon removal from the mold, the structural material was waterproof, and could be nailed, sawed, screwed, and sanded. The structural material exhibited compressive strength of about 43.2 Mpa, tensile strength of about 10.0 Mpa, and in-plane shear strength of about 23.9 Mpa. This composite has a density of 0.58 g/cc.
EXAMPLE 4
Example 4 is a composite material wherein a mixture of polymer fibers and graphene powder is homogeneously dispersed in the polymer matrix. Methylene bis(phenylisocyanate) or MDI (9.2 g), polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate (9.2 g), and 2-hydroxypropylethylene-diamine (18.3 g) were combined, along with 6.8 grams chopped poly(azanediyl-l,4-phenyleneazanediylterephthaloyl) fibers (from 0.6 to 3 cm in length and a few mm thick) with 0.7 grams graphene powder. The mixture was stirred to yield a homogeneous admixture, and the admixture was poured into a mold. The mold was sealed and the admixture was allowed to react therein. Within about 15 minutes the temperature rose to about 54.5 °C and produced an internal pressure of about 0.4 Mpa. Upon removal from the mold, the structural material was waterproof, and could be nailed, sawed, screwed, and sanded. The structural material exhibited compressive strength of about 24.0 Mpa, tensile strength of about 5.6 Mpa, and inplane shear strength of about 10.5 Mpa. This composite has a density of 1.01 g/cc.
EXAMPLE 5
Example 5 is a composite material wherein a mixture of cement powder is homogeneously dispersed in the polymer matrix. Methylene bis(phenylisocyanate) or MDI (9.9 g), polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate (9.9 g), and 2- hydroxypropylethylene-diamine (19.8 g) were combined, along with 22.8 grams QUIKRETE powder (QUIKRETE is a registered trademark of Quikrete International, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, 3490 Piedmont Rd. N.E., Ste. 1300 Atlanta, GA, 30305, Reg. No. 0767386). The mixture was stirred to yield a homogeneous admixture, and the admixture was poured into a mold. The mold was sealed and the admixture was allowed to react therein. Within about 15 minutes the temperature rose to about 54.5 °C and produced an internal pressure of about 0.4 Mpa. Upon removal from the mold, the structural material was waterproof, and could be nailed, sawed, screwed, and sanded. The structural material exhibited compressive strength of about 39.9 Mpa, tensile strength of about 23.6 Mpa, and in-plane shear strength of about 21.3 Mpa. This composite has a density of 0.55 g/cc.
EXAMPLE 6
Example 6 is a non-homogeneous composite structural member wherein a polymer matrix composite layer is sandwiched between two steel plate members. The polymer matrix material includes a mixture of hemp fibers and fiberglass is homogeneously dispersed in the polymer matrix. Methylene bis(phenylisocyanate) or MDI (113 g), polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate (113 g), and 2- hydroxypropylethylene-diamine (225 g) were combined, along with 40 grams of chopped fiberglass (1-2 cm long) and 50 g chopped hemp fibers (1 cm long). The mixture was stirred to yield a homogeneous admixture. The admixture was poured into a mold already containing a stainless steel plate member (26 gauge steel, 12 x 3.5
inches) and a second identical stainless steel plate was placed atop the pour. The mold was sealed and the admixture was allowed to react therein. Upon removal from the mold, the polymer matrix filling was adhered to both stainless steel plates. The polymer matrix composite layer exhibits significantly lower thermal and electrical conductivity than the oppositely disposed steel layers. The structural material exhibited compressive strength of about 39.9 Mpa, tensile strength of about 23.6 Mpa, and in-plane shear strength of about 21.3 Mpa. This composite has a density of 1.21 g/cc.
It should be noted that the thickness of the polymer layer between the steel plates may be varied. Successive layers of polymer may be added to yield multilayer steel/polymer composite structures, with multiple steel layers and polymer layers. Typically, the outermost layers are both steel, but one or both may be polymer. Tensile, compressive, and shear strengths of the composite may approach or even exceed that of solid steel, making composite layered structural members, such as I- beams, possible having reduced weight and decreased thermal and electrical conductivity across the layers. The polymer matrix composite layers maybe the same or different compositions, and the physical properties of the polymer matrix composite layers may be tailored to yield specifically desired properties to the structural body so formed.
Likewise, the plates may be steel, aluminum, copper, or any convenient metal or metal alloy, and may be any desired thickness or gauge.
EXAMPLE 7
Example 7 is a composite material wherein a mixture of shredded textiles (mostly cotton) is homogeneously dispersed in the polymer matrix. Methylene
bis(phenylisocyanate) or MDI (100 g), polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate (100g), and 2-hydroxypropylethylene-diamine (200 g) were combined, along with 40 grams shredded cotton fabric (strips about 1-3 mm x 8-20 mm, along with some residual finer fibers). The mixture was stirred to yield a generally homogeneous admixture, and the admixture was poured into a mold. The mold was sealed and the admixture was allowed to react therein. Within about 15 minutes the temperature rose to about 54.5 °C and produced an internal pressure of about 0.4 Mpa. Upon removal from the mold, the structural material was waterproof, and could be nailed, sawed, screwed, and sanded. The structural material exhibited tensile strength of about 19.8 Mpa. This composite has a density of 0.26 g/cc.
In operation, the novel composite formulations are reacted to polymerize the matrix phase in order to yield the composite structural material having advantageous properties. The formulation’s components including dispersed second phase material(s) may be combined and mixed in a serial manner outside of the mold or added directly to the mold with mixing therein. Second phase materials can also be added directly to the mold and subsequently combined and mixed with the matrix phase components added to the mold. The mold utilized should be capable of maintaining elevated pressures such as at least about 0.40 MPa and more preferably at least about 0.14 to 0.55 Mpa. Once the mixed components have all been added to the mold, the mold is closed and secured against the build-up of pressure. This is typically accomplished through the use of clamping devices or hydraulic systems. Components are typically combined at ambient temperature, but may likewise be cooled before combining to delay polymerization, if necessary, for sufficient time to fill and secure the mold. Once the components are combined, mixed, and secured
within the mold, polymerization initiates in an exothermic and substantially adiabatic manner causing the polymerization mixture to reach temperatures in the range of about 38 to 77° C, or more preferably within the range of from about 43 to 71° C, and still more preferably within the range of from about 49 to 66° C, and pressures ranging from about 0.10 to 0.70 Mpa, more preferably from about 0.15 to 0.60, and still more preferably from about 0.20 to 0.50 Mpa. Polymerization is completed within about 5 to 35 minutes, more preferably within about 10 to 25 minutes, still more preferably within about 15 to 20 minutes. Upon cooling the newly formed structural material can be removed from the mold and utilized for its intended purpose.
In general, the composite structural material, once formed and molded to a desired shape and comprising a closed foam polyurethane matrix containing a dispersed second phase, exhibits several properties generally associated with wood. For example, the composite structural material may be sawed, accept and retain nails, screws, and staples, is waterproof, resists insect damage, can be sanded, glued and painted, and is self-extinguishing when exposed to a flame. Flame retardant qualities can be further improved by the addition of flame retardants such as tricresyl phosphate.
Examples of items constructed from the structural material include, but are not limited to, board replacements for use in flooring, siding, roofing, stairs, railings, trusses, pallets, carts, containers, water vessels, docks, pre-fabricated emergency housing, panels for semi-trailers and RV’s, auto and truck components, acoustical barriers, highway railing & bumpers, and the like; structural elements for framing such as 2 x4’s, a wall panel; and fencing and deco trim. As can be recognized from the above listing, the structural material can also advantageously replace some metal,
ceramic, and concrete articles, and be substituted for other plastic articles. Structural materials can also be mixed polymers such as polyurethanes/epoxides.
While the novel technology has been illustrated and described in detail in the foregoing description, the same is to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive in character. It is understood that the embodiments have been shown and described in the foregoing specification in satisfaction of the best mode and enablement requirements. It is understood that one of ordinary skill in the art could readily make a nigh-infinite number of insubstantial changes and modifications to the above- described embodiments and that it would be impractical to attempt to describe all such embodiment variations in the present specification. Accordingly, it is understood that all changes and modifications that come within the spirit of the novel technology are desired to be protected.
Claims
1. A composite material, comprising: a closed cell polyurethane matrix portion exhibiting at least some properties associated with wood; and a particulate portion homogeneously distributed and suspended in the matrix portion; wherein the particulate portion is selected from the group consisting of fiberglass, hemp fiber, textile fibers, cotton fibers, textile strips, poly(azanediyl-l,4- phenyleneazanediylterephthaloyl) fiber, graphene, graphite, carbon nanotubes, alumina, silica, cement, aluminum powder, steel powder, iron powder, iron filings, copper powder, tungsten carbide, boron nitride, diamond, amorphous carbon, and combinations thereof; wherein the composite material has a compressive strength between 14 MPa and 70 MPa; wherein the composite material has a tensile strength between 5.5 MPa and 70 MPa; wherein the composite material has a shear strength between 7.0 MPa and 55 MPa; and wherein the composite material has a density between 0.15 g/cc and 1.2 g/cc.
2. The composite material of claim 1 wherein the composite material has a compressive strength between 17 MPa and 56 MPa; wherein the composite material has a tensile strength between 7 MPa and 49
MPa;
wherein the composite material has a shear strength between 10 MPa and 42 MPa; and wherein the composite material has a density between 0.15 g/cc and 1.0 g/cc.
3. The composite material of claim 1 wherein the composite material has a compressive strength between 210 MPa and 56 MPa; wherein the composite material has a tensile strength between 17 MPa and 35 MPa; wherein the composite material has a shear strength between 14 MPa and 35 MPa; and wherein the composite material has a density between 0.5 g/cc and 1.0 g/cc.
4. The composite material of claim 1 wherein the composite material has a compressive strength between 28 MPa and 35 MPa; wherein the composite material has a tensile strength between 21 MPa and 28 MPa; wherein the composite material has a shear strength between 21 MPa and 28 MPa; and wherein the composite material has a density between 0.5 g/cc and 1.0 g/cc g/cc.
5. The composite material of claim 1 wherein the matrix portion is formed from a polymerizable formulation comprising at least one isocyanate precursor, at least one polyol, a catalyst and at least one filler contained in a mold having a pressure rating of at least 0.4 Mpa.
6. The composite material of claim 5 wherein the precursor is selected from the group consisting of polymethylene polyphenylisocyanate, diphenylmethane diisocyanate, triphenylmethane triisocyanate, toluene diisocyanate and methyl diisocyanate (MDI), and combinations thereof; wherein the catalyst is selected from the group consisting of a dialkyltin derivative, tributyl bismuth, and combinations thereof; and wherein the catalyst is a tertiary amine.
7. A method for forming a structural material including: a) providing the formulation of claim 1 contained in a mold having a pressure rating of at least 0.4 Mpa., b) sealing the mold within about 1 to 10 minutes after providing, c) polymerizing the formulation in an exothermic and substantially adiabatic manner until complete as evidenced by no further generation of heat.
8. The method of claim 7, wherein the step of polymerizing is complete within about 5 to 25 minutes.
9. The method of claim 7, wherein the step of polymerizing results in a pressure within the mold of about 0.15 to 0.7 Mpa.
10. A composite material, comprising: a closed cell polyurethane matrix portion exhibiting at least some properties associated with wood; and a particulate portion homogeneously distributed and suspended in the matrix portion; wherein the particulate portion is selected from the group consisting of fiberglass, hemp fiber, textile fibers, cotton fibers, textile strips, poly(azanediyl-l,4- phenyleneazanediylterephthaloyl) fiber, graphene, graphite, carbon nanotubes, alumina, silica, Portland cement, aluminum powder, steel powder, iron powder, iron filings, copper powder, tungsten carbide, boron nitride, diamond, amorphous carbon, and combinations thereof; wherein the composite material has a tensile strength between 5.5 MPa and 70 MPa; and wherein the composite material has a density between 0.15 g/cc and 1.2 g/cc.
11. The composite material of claim 10 wherein the particulate portion is selected from the group consisting of hemp fiber, textile fibers, cotton fibers, textile strips, and combinations thereof; wherein the composite material has a tensile strength between 14 MPa and 21 MPa; and wherein the composite material has a density between 0.15 g/cc and 0.30 g/cc.
12. The composite material of claim 10 and further comprising a pair of oppositely disposed steel plate members bonded to the composite material.
13. The composite material of claim 10 wherein the particulate portion is hemp fiber and fiberglass; wherein the composite material has a compressive strength between 15.9 and 21.0 MPa; wherein the composite material has a tensile strength between 14.5 and 18.6 MPa; wherein the composite material has an in-plane shear strength between 7.9 and
10.3 MPa; and wherein the composite material has a density of about 0.73 g/cc.
14. The composite material of claim 10 wherein the particulate portion is alumina powder and graphene powder; wherein the composite material has a compressive strength between 32.1 and
34.1 MPa; wherein the composite material has a tensile strength between 12.8 and 22.4 MPa; wherein the composite material has an in-plane shear strength between 17.6 and 19.0 MPa; and wherein the composite material has a density of about 0.74 g/cc.
15. The composite material of claim 10 wherein the particulate portion is stainless steel powder and graphene powder; wherein the composite material has a compressive strength between 41.4 and
46.5 MPa; wherein the composite material has a tensile strength between 9.7 and 13.1 MPa; wherein the composite material has an in-plane shear strength between 22.4 and 25.9 MPa; and wherein the composite material has a density of about 0.58 g/cc.
16. The composite material of claim 10 wherein the particulate portion is poly(azanediyl-l,4-phenyleneazanediylterephthaloyl) fibers and graphene powder; wherein the composite material has a compressive strength between 22.8 and
25.5 MPa; wherein the composite material has a tensile strength between 4.5 and 6.9 MPa; wherein the composite material has an in-plane shear strength between 9.7 and
11.7 MPa; and wherein the composite material has a density of about 1.01 g/cc.
17. The composite material of claim 10 wherein the particulate portion is cement powder; wherein the composite material has a compressive strength between 36.9 and
41.7 MPa; wherein the composite material has a tensile strength between 17.2 and 28.6 MPa; wherein the composite material has an in-plane shear strength between 21.7 and 22.7 MPa; and wherein the composite material has a density of about 0.55 g/cc.
18. A method for forming a structural material including: a) providing a predetermined formulation contained in a mold having a pressure rating of at least 0.15 Mpa., b) sealing the mold within about 1 to 10 minutes after step a), c) polymerizing the formulation in an exothermic and substantially adiabatic manner until complete as evidenced by no further generation of heat; wherein the predetermined formulation further comprises: a matrix portion is formed from a polymerizable formulation comprising at least one isocyanate precursor, at least one polyol, and a catalyst; and a dispersed second phase portion dispersed in the matrix portion; wherein the second phase portion I selected from the group consisting of fiberglass, hemp fiber, textile fibers, cotton fibers, textile strips, poly(azanediyl-l ,4-phenyleneazanediylterephthaloyl) fiber, graphene,
graphite, carbon nanotubes, alumina, silica, talc, Portland cement, aluminum powder, steel powder, iron powder, iron filings, copper powder, tungsten carbide, boron nitride, diamond, amorphous carbon, shredded tires, and combinations thereof.
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