COTTONSEED POLYOL-BASED COMPOSITE EVALUATED WITH INORGANIC FILLERS

Composites are extensively utilized as raw materials in an industry. In this study, we synthesized polymer composites, cottonseed oil polyol-based composites, incorporating inorganic fillers. This synthesis process involves the epoxidation of cottonseed oil followed by ring opening. Various characteristics of the polyol, such as the presence and quantity of hydroxyl groups (-OH), iodine value, and viscosity, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was determined. The composite samples were prepared by mixing different fillers (SiO2, TiO2, and Al2O3). These composite formulations underwent three-week processing period, with each filler being incorporated at room temperature. Compression testing was employed to examine the impacts of these composites on mechanical characteristics, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) clarified weight loss and changes in physical state at different temperatures. Hardness testing evaluated the strength and flexibility of materials. The inclusion of cottonseed-polyol in these composites holds promised for industrial applications. This research endeavors to contribute to the development of safer materials suitable for various industrial applications.