scholarly journals Development of partial miscibility in polycarbonate/polypropylene blends via annealing

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
pp. 707-714 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sani A. Samsudin ◽  
Catherine A. Kelly ◽  
Stephen N. Kukureka ◽  
Mike J. Jenkins
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Infrared Spectra ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical Properties ◽  
The Other ◽  
Partial Miscibility ◽  
Polar Groups ◽  
Polypropylene Blends ◽  
Pp Blends ◽  
Polymer Interaction

Abstract The morphology, dynamic mechanical properties and infrared spectra of polycarbonate (PC)/polypropylene (PP) blends were investigated. As expected, PC and PP were immiscible when blended together; however partial miscibility developed following annealing. The miscibility of one polymer in the other was examined using the modified Fox equation and the values of the Flory-Huggins polymer-polymer interaction parameter (χ12) were also calculated following the Kim and Burns approach. Moreover, the possible causes for partial miscibility in the annealed PC/PP blends were explored by infrared spectroscopy. It was concluded that annealing caused degradation of PP, leading to the formation of polar groups which were then able to interact with PC generating regions of partial miscibility.

Study on Mechanical Properties and Phase Morphology of Thermoplastic Polyurethane/Polypropylene Blends Prepared with Vane Extruder

2012 ◽  
Vol 600 ◽  
pp. 256-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Feng Liu ◽  
Jin Ping Qu ◽  
Shi Kui Jia ◽  
Yong Qing Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermoplastic Polyurethane ◽  
Elongational Flow ◽  
Phase Morphology ◽  
Sem Micrographs ◽  
Partial Miscibility ◽  
Crystallization Ability ◽  
Polypropylene Blends ◽  
Pp Blends ◽  
Dsc Curves

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)/polypropylene (PP) blends with different weight ratios were prepared in a novel vane extruder generating global and dynamic elongational flow. The results indicated that the addition of TPU elastomer to PP significantly improved the mechanical properties of the blends. From the SEM micrographs it could be clearly observed dispersed TPU deformed to be fibers by the effect of elongational flow. Meanwhile the results observed from DSC curves revealed apparent partial miscibility of the blends and enhanced crystallization ability of PP due to the influence of elongational flow

Infrared Spectra of Hydroxyl Groups on the Surface of Platinum

1971 ◽  
Vol 49 (20) ◽  
pp. 3409-3410 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. A. Morrow ◽  
P. Ramamurthy
Keyword(s):  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Infrared Spectra ◽  
Platinum Oxide ◽  
The Other ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Supported Platinum

Infrared spectroscopy has been used to show that two types of PtOH species exist on the surface of silica-supported platinum. One of these is produced when O2 is allowed to react with hydrogen covered platinum (ν(OH) = 3497 cm−1) and the other is produced when H2O reacts with a reduced platinum oxide (ν(OH) = 3544 cm−1).

Compatibility Effect of Reactive Copolymers on the Morphology, Rheology, and Mechanical Properties of Recycled Poly(ethylene terephthalate)/Polypropylene Blends

2014 ◽  
Vol 893 ◽  
pp. 254-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Tu Lin ◽  
Qing Rong Qian ◽  
Li Ren Xiao ◽  
Qiao Ling Huang ◽  
Li Zeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Glycidyl Methacrylate ◽  
Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Charpy Impact ◽  
Poly Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Polypropylene Blends ◽  
Pp Blends ◽  
Charpy Impact Strength

Glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) grafted ethyleneoctene multi-block copolymer (OBC) in the presence of the styrene (St) monomer (OBC-g-(GMA-co-St)) was prepared and then used as a compatibilizer for recycled Poly (ethylene terephthalate)/Polypropylene (R-PET/PP) blends. The morphological, rheological and mechanical properties of the blends were investigated. The results show that the compatibilization between R-PET and PP blends is improved by the introduction of OBC-g-(GMA-co-St). The SEM results show that all R-PET/PP blends exhibit a matrix-dispersed droplet type morphology, and the addition of OBC-g-(GMA-co-St) results in a finer morphology and better adhension between the phases. In addition, the storage moduli (G'), loss moduli (G") and the Charpy impact strength of the blends increase with increasing OBC-g-(GMA-co-St) content, while the the flexural strength decreases slightly.

Dynamic mechanical properties and characterization of chemically treated sisal fiber-reinforced polypropylene biocomposites

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (23) ◽  
pp. 1402-1417 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Bassyouni
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Mathematical Models ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermomechanical Properties ◽  
Sisal Fiber ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical

The incorporation of sisal fiber as reinforcement materials for polymers will be advantageous if it is synthesized and manufactured perfectly. In this study, surface modification using polymeric diphenylmethane di-isocyanate and gamma-aminopropyltriethoxysilane was applied for further amelioration of polypropylene–sisal bonding. Surface morphology, thermomechanical properties, thermal stability, and chemical bonding were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, dynamic mechanical analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, respectively. A number of mathematical models were studied for predicting the effect of untreated and modified sisal fiber loadings on the mechanical properties of biocomposites. Polymeric diphenylmethane di-isocyanate showed a significant improvement on the thermal and mechanical properties of polypropylene biocomposites. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis of polypropylene–sisal biocomposite showed the formation of urethane group at 3333 cm−1 in the presence of polymeric diphenylmethane di-isocyanate. Glass transition temperature of polypropylene–sisal was slightly increased to 6.8°C by chemical modification with polymeric diphenylmethane di-isocyanate. Yield strength of polypropylene–sisal (30 wt%) was enhanced by more than 50% with polymeric diphenylmethane di-isocyanate chemical treatment. Halpin–Tsai and Nielsen theoretical mathematical models showed a good agreement with experimental results of polypropylene–untreated sisal and polypropylene–treated sisal, respectively.

Effect of SEBS on the Mechanical Properties and Miscibility of Polystyrene Rich Polystyrene/ Polypropylene Blends

2005 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sani Amril Samsudin ◽  
Azman Hassan ◽  
Munirah Mokhtar ◽  
Syed Mustafa Syed Jamaluddin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Blend Composition ◽  
Twin Screw ◽  
Strength And Stiffness ◽  
Polypropylene Blends ◽  
Pp Blends ◽  
The Impact

Blends of polystyrene (PS) with polypropylene (PP) are usually developed to overcome the inherent brittleness of PS. However, PS with PP are immiscible and (in the absence of a compatibiliser) incompatible. The present study investigated the effects of styrene-b (ethylene-co-butylene)-b-styrene (SEBS) on the mechanical properties and compatibility of PS-rich PS/PP blends. Using a Brabender PL2000 twin-screw extruder, blends of PS/PP in various compositions ranging from 100-60 wt% PS with and without SEBS were prepared and injection moulded. The overall results clearly showed that the mechanical properties of PS/PP blends are dependent on blend composition (ratio of PS/PP) and SEBS content. The impact strength and elongation at break of the PS/PP blends increase with SEBS content, at the expense of tensile strength and flexural modulus. The improvements in impact strength and elongation at break with the addition of SEBS are due to the improved interfacial adhesion between the dispersed phase (PP) and matrix phase (PS). The improvement in miscibility of the PS/PP blend with the addition of SEBS is supported by DMA analysis. This showed that the 60/40 PS/PP blends possess two endothermic peaks whereas 60/40/25 PS/PP/SEBS blends have a single endothermic peak at 102 °C, indicating that they have an improved miscibility. The effectiveness of SEBS in enhancing the blends depends on the blend composition. A significant improvement was observed upon addition of more than 10 phr of SEBS into the 70/30 and 60/40 PS/PP blends, but not much improvement in the case of the 90/10 and 80/20 PS/PP blends. However, a higher SEBS content is more effective at higher PS contents, as illustrated by the 90/10/25 PS/PP/SEBS blends having higher impact strengths than 60/40/25 PS/PP/SEBS. The optimum blend, based on achieving a balance between toughness (impact strength) and stiffness (flexural modulus), is 90/10/25 PS/PP/SEBS, followed by 80/20/25 PS/PP/SEBS.

Polyurethanes based on hydroxylated rapeseed oil: thermal and dynamic mechanical properties

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-167
Author(s):  
V.A. Vilensky ◽  
◽  
L.V. Kobrina ◽  
S.V. Riabov ◽  
Y.Y. Kercha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Rapeseed Oil ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical Properties ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical

Physical and Mechanical Properties of Tenun Pahang Fabrics using Alternative Yarns

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Engku Liyana Zafirah Engku Mohd Suhaimi ◽  
Jamil Salleh ◽  
Suzaini Abd Ghani ◽  
Mohamad Faizul Yahya ◽  
Mohd Rozi Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
The Other ◽  
Silk Fabrics ◽  
Recovery Angle ◽  
Made In

An investigation on the properties of Tenun Pahang fabric performances using alternative yarns was conducted. The studies were made in order to evaluate whether the Tenun Pahang fabric could be produced economically and at the same time maintain the fabric quality. Traditional Tenun Pahang fabric uses silk for both warp and weft. For this project, two alternative yarns were used which were bamboo and modal, which were a little lower in cost compared to silk. These yarns were woven with two variations, one with the yarns as weft only while maintaining the silk warp and the other with both warp and weft using the alternative yarns. Four (4) physical testings and three (3) mechanical testings conducted on the fabric samples. The fabric samples were evaluated including weight, thickness, thread density, crease recovery angle, stiffness and drapability. The results show that modal/silk and bamboo silk fabrics are comparable in terms of stiffness and drapability, hence they have the potential to replace 100% silk Tenun Pahang.

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