Natural tannin-based foams are three-dimensional porous materials. Many different formulations have been investigated in order to reach foams with improved performance and increased commercial attractiveness. In this sense, each different tannin pH may impart different physical and thermochemical properties to the foams, which has not yet been fully elucidated. In the present study, seven rigid tannin foams (formaldehyde/sulfur-free) were produced using tannin extracts with variable pH values (c.a. from 2.3 to 12.2). The most acidic tannin extracts (below 4.8) yielded tannin foams with the most lightweight (apparent density below 0.077 g.cm−3), homogeneous, and hydrophobic (water solubility below 23.5%) cellular-network architectures. Also, in most cases, the smaller the tannin pH, the higher the thermal stability of the foam. Further studies may address other technological requirements needed for thermal insulation applications.
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