Preparation and Characterization of Polyurethane Rigid Foam/Expanded Perlite Thermal Insulation Composites

Abstract

The polyurethane rigid foam/expanded perlite thermal insulation composites (PPC) have been prepared by mixing the two-component polyurethane and expanded perlite. The effects of proportioning of constituents on the mechanical and thermal properties of PPC were investigated. The results showed the compressive strength of PPC was improved and good heat-insulating was achieved, which would promote the application of polyurethane rigid foam and expanded perlite in buildings.