Toughening poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) with propylene carbonate plasticized poly(propylene carbonate)

e-Polymers ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 283-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linyao Zhou ◽  
Guiyan Zhao ◽  
Jinghua Yin ◽  
Wei Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Transition Temperature ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Propylene Carbonate ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Brittle Ductile Transition ◽  
Dispersed Particles ◽  
Lower Temperature ◽  
Poly Propylene ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractPoly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB)/poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC) blends containing various amounts of plasticizer propylene carbonate (PC) were prepared, and the toughness of the blends as a function of temperature was studied. It was found that the brittle-ductile transition temperature (TBD) of PHB toughened by PPC decreased from 60°C to 10°C with the increase in PC content. As PC is the plasticizer of PPC, the mechanical properties, such as Young’s modulus of plasticized PPC with different PC contents, were also studied. Sequentially, the relationship between TBD and the ratio of the Young’s modulus (E1) of the PHB matrix to that of the plasticized PPC elastomer (E2) was investigated. It was found that the Young’s modulus of plasticized PPC should be considerably lower than that of the PHB matrix in order to obtain ’the tough PHB/plasticized PPC blends at a lower temperature. In contrast, the morphology of the dispersed particles also had an important influence on the toughness. When the plasticizer content was more than 20 wt.%, the PPC particles became more spherical and smaller. The toughness could be considerably improved accordingly.

Study of Mechanical Properties of the Spider Silk Using a Micro-Tensile System and DIC Methods

2008 ◽  
Vol 33-37 ◽  
pp. 681-686
Author(s):  
Tao Hua ◽  
Hui Min Xie ◽  
Peng Zhang ◽  
Fei Yi Du ◽  
Bing Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Spider Silk ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
New Type ◽  
Magnet Coil ◽  
Low Dimensional ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Low Dimensional Materials

The spider silk is considered as a new type of biomaterials with its excellent mechanical properties. The mechanical properties of the spider silk are crucial to their applications. In this study the mechanical properties of spider silk were studied with a micro-tensile system driven by magnet-coil force actuator, which is very effective to measure the properties of low dimensional materials. The Young’s modulus of the spider silk is obtained, the relationship between the mechanical properties of spider silk and time is also acquired.

scholarly journals Biodegradable and Toughened Composite of Poly(Propylene Carbonate)/Thermoplastic Polyurethane (PPC/TPU): Effect of Hydrogen Bonding

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (7) ◽  
pp. 2032 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongmei Han ◽  
Guiji Chen ◽  
Min Xiao ◽  
Shuanjin Wang ◽  
Shou Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Propylene Carbonate ◽  
Thermoplastic Polyurethane ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Thermal Stabilities ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical ◽  
Brittle Ductile Transition ◽  
Poly Propylene

The blends of Poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC) and polyester-based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) were melt compounded in an internal mixer. The compatibility, thermal behaviors, mechanical properties and toughening mechanism of the blends were investigated using Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR), tensile tests, impact tests, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and dynamic mechanical analysis technologies. FTIR and SEM examination reveal strong interfacial adhesion between PPC matrix and suspended TPU particles. Dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA) characterize the glass transition temperature, secondary motion and low temperature properties. By the incorporation of TPU, the thermal stabilities are greatly enhanced and the mechanical properties are obviously improved for the PPC/TPU blends. Moreover, PPC/TPU blends exhibit a brittle-ductile transition with the addition of 20 wt % TPU. It is considered that the enhanced toughness results in the shear yielding occurred in both PPC matrix and TPU particles of the blends.

The Research of Poly Propylene Carbonate /Nano-SiO2 Composites

2014 ◽  
Vol 904 ◽  
pp. 74-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qu Li ◽  
Heng Wu ◽  
Si Yuan Xie ◽  
Jiao Sun ◽  
Xing Hai Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Glass Transition ◽  
Transition Temperature ◽  
Propylene Carbonate ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Slight Improvement ◽  
Biodegradable Poly ◽  
Poly Propylene

Biodegradable poly (propylene carbonate) (PPC) composite with a slight improvement in the thermal stability and tensile strength was successfully prepared by incorporating a low content of nano-SiO2. Tensile tests demonstrate the better mechanical properties of the composites prepared in this study. The obtained composites increases sharply from 1.57Mpa to 12.04Mpa by incorporating 5wt% nano-SiO2. Furthermore, the composites show approximately 8°C higher glass transition temperature (Tg) than that of neat PPC.The Tdmax of composite with 5wt% of nano-SiO2 was about 40°C higher than that of neat PPC.

scholarly journals The Mechanical Properties of PVC Nanofiber Mats Obtained by Electrospinning

Fibers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Quoc Pham Le ◽  
Mayya V. Uspenskaya ◽  
Roman O. Olekhnovich ◽  
Mikhail A. Baranov
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Glass Transition ◽  
Transition Temperature ◽  
Glass Transition Temperature ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Thermal Degradation ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Nanofiber Mats

This paper investigates the mechanical properties of oriented polyvinyl chloride (PVC) nanofiber mats, which, were obtained by electrospinning a PVC solution. PVC was dissolved in a solvent mixture of tetrahydrofuran/dimethylformamide. Electrospinning parameters used in our work were, voltage 20 kV; flow rate 0.5 mL/h; the distance between the syringe tip and collector was 15 cm. The rotating speed of the drum collector was varied from 500 to 2500 rpm with a range of 500 rpm. Nanofiber mats were characterized by scanning electron microscope, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry methods. The mechanical properties of PVC nanofiber mats, such as tensile strength, Young’s modulus, thermal degradation, and glass transition temperature were also analyzed. It was shown that, by increasing the collector’s rotation speed from 0 (flat plate collector) to 2500 rpm (drum collector), the average diameter of PVC nanofibers decreased from 313 ± 52 to 229 ± 47 nm. At the same time, it was observed that the mechanical properties of the resulting nanofiber mats were improved: tensile strength increased from 2.2 ± 0.2 MPa to 9.1 ± 0.3 MPa, Young’s modulus from 53 ± 14 to 308 ± 19 MPa. Thermogravimetric analysis measurements showed that there was no difference in the process of thermal degradation of nanofiber mats and PVC powders. On the other hand, the glass transition temperature of nanofiber mats and powders did show different values, such values were 77.5 °C and 83.2 °C, respectively.

Young's Modulus and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of San Resins Modified with Ethylene-Propylene Rubber

1978 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 655-667 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Brancaccio ◽  
L. Gargani ◽  
G. P. Giuliani
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical Properties ◽  
Ethylene Propylene ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical ◽  
Styrene Copolymer ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Main Transition ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract The dependence of Young's modulus and dynamic mechanical properties of a new high impact resin, ATS (acrylonitrile-styrene copolymer polymerized in the presence of ethylene-propylene-triene terpolymer), on the composition and morphology of the dispersed phase is examined and compared to that of ABS resins (acrylonitrile-styrene copolymer polymerized in presence of polybutadiene). The relationship between modulus and composition is different for the two resins because of the different morphology of the rubbery phases. The experimental results are compared to the predictions of several mathematical models. This analysis is extended to the dynamic moduli E′ and E″, measured over a wide range of temperatures covering the main transition of the rubbery phases.

scholarly journals Experimental Investigation of the Relationship between the P-Wave Velocity and the Mechanical Properties of Damaged Sandstone

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi-Le Ding ◽  
Shuai-Bing Song
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Wave Velocity ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
P Wave ◽  
Rock Properties ◽  
High Temperature Treatment ◽  
P Wave Velocity ◽  
The Relationship

To obtain an improved and more accurate understanding of the relationship between the P-wave velocity and the mechanical properties of damaged sandstone, uniaxial compression tests were performed on sandstone subjected to different high-temperature treatments or freeze-thaw (F-T) cycles. After high-temperature treatment, the tests showed a generally positive relationship between the P-wave velocity and mechanical characteristics, although there were many exceptions. The mechanical properties showed significant differences for a given P-wave velocity. Based on the mechanical tests after the F-T cycles, the mechanical properties and P-wave velocities exhibited different trends. The UCS and Young’s modulus values slightly decreased after 30, 40, and 50 cycles, whereas both an increase and a decrease occurred in the P-wave velocity. The UCS, Young’s modulus, and P-wave velocity represent different macrobehaviors of rock properties. A statistical relationship exists between the P-wave velocity and mechanical properties, such as the UCS and Young’s modulus, but no mechanical relationship exists. Further attention should be given to using the P-wave velocity to estimate and predict the mechanical properties of rock.

Study on Tensile Strength of Resin Mortar

1986 ◽  
Vol 108 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-166
Author(s):  
Takenori Morimitsu ◽  
Tetsuro Yabuta ◽  
Takeshi Tsujimura ◽  
Kotaro Yamaguchi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Small Diameter ◽  
Spring Model ◽  
Shield Tunneling ◽  
Breaking Elongation ◽  
Tunneling Method ◽  
The Relationship

A new resin mortar has been developed to facilitate a small-diameter shield tunneling method. The breaking elongation, Young’s modulus and tensile strength of the resin mortar are measured and studied. This paper clarifies the relationship between the mechanical properties of the resin mortar and the ones of its constituent materials, using a three-spring model. The mechanical properties of the resin mortar predicted from the model proposed in this paper agree with the measured values.

scholarly journals Crystallite Size on Micromechanical Characteristics of WO3 Microparticles

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3A) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asep Bayu Dani Nandiyanto ◽  
◽  
Farid Triawan ◽  
Rubani Firly ◽  
Kikuo Kishimoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Crystallite Size ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Precise Measurement ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Nanoindentation Test ◽  
Micromechanical Characteristics ◽  
High Pressure Reaction ◽  
The Relationship

This study evaluated the relationship between crystallite size and micromechanical characteristics of micrometersized monoclinic WO3 particles. To avoid the existence of other parameters in the measurement (such as impurities and porous structure in the particle), micrometer WO3 particles were prepared using a direct heat treatment of ultrapure micrometer-sized ammonium tungstate powders. The crystallite size was controlled independently in constant WO3 particle outer diameters to obtain a precise measurement result. The mechanical properties, i.e., hardness and Young’s modulus, were measured by load-controlled nanoindentation test on the singular WO3 particles. The force and displacement relationship data was plotted and analyzed to obtain the relationship between crystallite size and mechanical properties. The results revealed that the micromechanical properties of WO3 particles were strongly dependent on the crystallite size. The hardness and Young’s modulus values increased more than three times when increasing the crystallite size to about 40 nm. The study was completed with a proposed mechanism of crack propagation inside the particle due to static load. The study demonstrates the important role of crystallite size in determining the micromechanical characteristics of WO3 particles. The result is useful especially when utilizing WO3 microparticles for various processes involving extreme conditions, such as high pressure reaction.

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