Structure and properties of polypropylene/organic rectorite nanocomposites

Clay Minerals ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Huang ◽  
Xiaoyan Ma ◽  
Guozheng Liang ◽  
Hongxia Yan
Keyword(s):  
Loss Modulus ◽  
Polarized Light ◽  
Clay Content ◽  
Crystal Form ◽  
Ammonium Bromide ◽  
Wide Angle ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Monoclinic Crystal ◽  
X Ray

AbstractMelt blending using a twin-screw extruder was used to prepare composites of polypropylene (PP)/organic rectorite (PR). The organic rectorite (OREC) was modified with dodecyl benzyl dimethyl ammonium bromide (1227). Wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) and transmission electron microscopy were used to investigate the dispersion of OREC in the composites. The d spacings of OREC in PR composites was greater than in OREC itself. The dispersion of OREC particles in the PP polymer matrix was fine and uniform when the clay content was small (2 wt.%). The rheology was characterized using a capillary rheometer. The processing behaviour of the PR system improved as the amount of OREC added increased. Non-isothermal crystallization kinetics were analysed using differential scanning calorimetry. It was shown that the addition of OREC had a heterogeneous nucleation effect on PP, and can accelerate the crystallization. However, only when fine dispersion was achieved, and at lower rates of temperature decrease, was the crystallinity greater. Wide-angle X-ray diffraction and polarized light microscopy were used to observe the crystalline form and crystallite size. The PP in the PR composites exhibited an a-monoclinic crystal form, as in pure PP, and in both cases a spherulite structure was observed. However, the smaller spherulite size in the PR systems indicated that addition of OREC can reduce the crystal size significantly, which might improve the ‘toughness’ of the PP. The mechanical properties (tensile and impact strength) improved when the amount of OREC added was appropriate. Dynamic mechanical analysis showed that the storage modulus (E′) and loss modulus (E″) of the nanocomposites were somewhat greater than those of pure PP when an appropriate amount of OREC was added. Finally, thermogravimetric analysis showed that the PR systems exhibited a greater thermal stability than was seen with pure PP.

scholarly journals Influence of Molecular Orientation on the Melting Behavior of Poly(phenylene sulfide) Fibers

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 155892501300800
Author(s):  
Prabhakar Gulgunje ◽  
Gajanan Bhat ◽  
Joseph Spruiell
Keyword(s):  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Molecular Orientation ◽  
Polarized Light ◽  
Melting Behavior ◽  
Probable Mechanism ◽  
Wide Angle ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Phenylene Sulfide

The influence of molecular orientation on the melting behavior of draw-annealed poly(phenylene sulfide) fibers is investigated in the present paper. Tools used to probe the investigation were differential scanning calorimetry, polarized light optical microscopy, wide angle X-ray diffraction, and small angle X-ray diffraction. It is shown that molecular orientation in the crystalline and amorphous regions play a key role in crystal rearrangement during melting. A probable mechanism by which amorphous orientation influences crystal rearrangement is also discussed.

Crystalline form transformation of isotactic polypropylene induced by N,N’-diphenyl glutaramide

e-Polymers ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Quliang Lu ◽  
Qiang Dou
Keyword(s):  
Polarized Light ◽  
Nucleating Agent ◽  
Maximum Amount ◽  
Crystalline Form ◽  
Wide Angle ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cell Parameters ◽  
Form Transformation

AbstractN,N’-Diphenyl glutaramide (DPG) is found to be an effective nucleating agent to induce the β-form of iPP. The results of wide angle X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry and polarized light microscopy indicate that 0.2 wt% of DPG can induce the maximum amount of β-form iPP, and the favorable crystallization temperature for the growth of β-form is 120 ˚C in this study. Analysis of the misfit factor between the cell parameters of DPG and β-iPP shows β-iPP can epitaxially crystallize on the bc face of DPG crystal well.

Study in performance and morphology of polyamide 12 produced by selective laser sintering technology

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 813-820 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junjie Wu ◽  
Xiang Xu ◽  
Zhihao Zhao ◽  
Minjie Wang ◽  
Jie Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Selective Laser Sintering ◽  
Polarized Light ◽  
Chain Scission ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Laser Sintering ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Polyamide 12

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of selective laser sintering (SLS) method on morphology and performance of polyamide 12. Design/methodology/approach Crystallization behavior is critical to the properties of semi-crystalline polymers. The crystallization condition of SLS process is much different from others. The morphology of polyamide 12 produced by SLS technology was investigated using scanning electron microscopy, polarized light microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction and wide-angle X-ray diffraction. Findings Too low fill laser power brought about bad fusion of powders, while too high energy input resulted in bad performance due to chain scission of macromolecules. There were three types of crystal in the raw powder material, denoted as overgrowth crystal, ring-banded spherulite and normal spherulite. Originality/value In this work, SLS samples with different sintering parameters, as well as compression molding sample for the purpose of comparison, were made to study the morphology and crystal structure of sintered PA12 in detail.

Thermotropic behavior of sodium cholesteryl carbonate

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 156-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabkwan Chuealee ◽  
Timothy S. Wiedmann ◽  
Teerapol Srichana
Keyword(s):  
Phase Behavior ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Liquid Crystalline ◽  
Polarized Light ◽  
Wave Number ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Scattering ◽  
C Nmr

Sodium cholesteryl carbonate ester (SCC) was synthesized, and its phase behavior was studied. The chemical structure was assessed by solid-state infrared spectroscopy based on vibration analysis. The wave number at 1705 and 1276 cm−1 corresponds to a carbonyl carbonate and O–C–O stretching of SCC, respectively. Molecular structure of SCC was further investigated with 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy. The chemical shift, for the carbonyl carbonate resonance appeared at 155.5 ppm. A molecular mass of SCC was at m/z of 452. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), video-enhanced microscopy (VEM) together with polarized light microscopy, and small-angle x-ray scattering (SAXS) were used to characterize the phase behavior as a function of temperature of SCC. Liquid crystalline phase was formed with SCC. Based on the thermal properties and x-ray diffraction, it appears that SCC forms a structure analogous to the type II monolayer structure observed with cholesterol esters.

Investigation on β-Polypropylene/Talc Composites

2012 ◽  
Vol 182-183 ◽  
pp. 259-264
Author(s):  
Jia Wei Duan ◽  
Qiang Dou
Keyword(s):  
Polarized Light ◽  
Nucleating Agent ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Melt Compounding ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Α Phase ◽  
Melting And Crystallization

In this study polypropylene (PP) composites containing β-nucleating agent (NT-C) and talc filler were prepared by melt compounding. The melting and crystallization behavior, morphology and mechanical properties of the composites were studied by means of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), wide angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD), polarized light microscopy (PLM) and mechanical tests. The results indicate that talc suppresses the formation of β phase, but promotes the formation of α phase. The Izod notched impact strength and tensile strength of β-PP/talc composites are superior to those of PP/talc composites, indicating an outstanding balance of stiffness and toughness of β-PP/talc composites.

Polypseudorotaxane Hydrogels Based on F127 Block-Selected Inclusion Complexation with α-Cyclodextrin

2012 ◽  
Vol 482-484 ◽  
pp. 1898-1903
Author(s):  
Ying Xue Zhou ◽  
Xiao Dong Fan ◽  
Dan Xue
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Inclusion Complex ◽  
Inclusion Complexation ◽  
Wide Angle ◽  
Acryloyl Chloride ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Thermal Stability Of ◽  
Channel Type

Supramolecular hydrogels were formed through F127, acryloyl chloride modified F127 inclusion complex with α-cyclodextrin, respectively. The structure of modified copolymers and inclusion complex was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and hydrogen nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR). Hydrogels formed from supramolecular inclusion are imparted channel-type structure investigated by wide angle x-ray diffraction (WAXRD). Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and TG experiments showed that thermal stability of hydrogels depend on the nature of axis polymer. The relative model was proposed to elucidate the inclusion complexes and hydrogels formation.

Tautomeric polymorphism of the neuroactive inhibitor kynurenic acid

2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (6) ◽  
pp. 793-805
Author(s):  
Dorota Pogoda ◽  
Jan Janczak ◽  
Sylwia Pawlak ◽  
Michael Zaworotko ◽  
Veneta Videnova-Adrabinska
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Kynurenic Acid ◽  
Variable Temperature ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Crystal Form ◽  
Phase Behaviour ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray

Kynurenic acid (KYN; systematic name: 4-hydroxyquinoline-2-carboxylic acid, C10H7NO3) displays a therapeutic effect in the treatment of some neurological diseases and is used as a broad-spectrum neuroprotective agent. However, it is understudied with respect to its solid-state chemistry and only one crystal form (α-KYN·H2O) has been reported up to now. Therefore, an attempt to synthesize alternative solid-state forms of KYN was undertaken and six new species were obtained: five solvates and one salt. One of them is a new polymorph, β-KYN·H2O, of the already known KYN monohydrate. All crystal species were further studied by single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction, thermal and spectroscopic methods. In addition to the above methods, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), in-situ variable-temperature powder X-ray diffraction and Raman microscopy were applied to characterize the phase behaviour of the new forms. All the compounds display a zwitterionic form of KYN and two different enol–keto tautomers are observed depending on the crystallization solvent used.

The Effect of Uniaxial Stretching on the Crystallization Behaviors of Polylactic Acid Film

2011 ◽  
Vol 418-420 ◽  
pp. 625-628 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Li Xie ◽  
Kai Guo ◽  
Jin Zhou Chen ◽  
Wan Jie Wang ◽  
Ming Jun Niu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Crystallization Behavior ◽  
Crystal Form ◽  
Stretch Ratio ◽  
Uniaxial Tensile ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Uniaxial Stretching ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Stretching Ratio

Abstract. The effect of uniaxial stretching of different stretching ratio at 80 °C, 90°C, 100°C, 110 °C and 120°C on the crystallization behavior of polylactic acid (PLA) film was investigated by using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), wide-angle X-ray diffraction (XRD) and polarizing microscope (POM). The results showed that the crystallinity of PLA film was improved via uniaxial tensile orientation and increased with increasing stretch ratio, and the crystallinity of PLA film reached the maximum under the conditions of 90°C and stretching ratio 300%. Stretched PLA films show α crystal form. The spherulites deform to ellipsoids after stretching.

Crystallization Properties of Nucleated Poly(lactic acid)

2012 ◽  
Vol 549 ◽  
pp. 322-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Chen ◽  
Qiang Dou
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Crystallization Behavior ◽  
Polarized Light ◽  
Nucleating Agent ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Crystallization Properties ◽  
Melting And Crystallization

The effect of a nucleating agent (NT-C) on the crystallization behavior of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) was studied. The melting and crystallization behavior and spherulitic morphology of the nucleated PLA were investigated by means of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), wide angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) and polarized light microscopy (PLM). It is found that the crystallization temperature and crystallinity increase, the spherulitic size decrease for the nucleated PLA. But the crystal structure of the nucleated PLA is not changed.

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