Enhanced thermal insulation, flame retardancy and mechanical properties of rigid polyurethane foam modified with coconut fiber and bio-based mycelium powder

Elsevar Zulfugarlı, Gurcan Yildirim, Ugur Soykan, Sedat Cetin, Esma Akyüz, Furkan Dizdar, Yaren Çok, Ali Serol Erturk, Mehmet Çeltek, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Yenicaga Yasar Celik Vocational School, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Departmant of Chemistry, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Adiyaman University, Ministry of National Education, Science and Art Center

Journal of Cellular Plastics

Published online on April 29, 2026

Abstract

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This study presents the design and comprehensive characterization of sustainable rigid polyurethane foam (RPUF) composites reinforced with coconut fiber and mycelium powder to improve their structural, mechanical, thermal, and flame-retardant performance. ...