Crystallization Processes In Poly (Ethylene Terephthalate) / Polycarbonate Blends

1993 ◽  
Vol 321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronika E. Reinsch ◽  
Ludwig Rebenfeld
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Melt Processing ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Processing Temperature ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Processing Times ◽  
Poly Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Crystallization From The Melt

ABSTRACTBlends of poly (ethylene terephthalate), or PET, and polycarbonate (PC) over a range of compositions were studied in isothermal crystallizations from the melt using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Both crystallization rate and degree of crystallinity of PET depend on blend composition. The glass transition temperature, Tg, of PET and PC in blends and pure polymer were also measured by DSC. Elevation of the Tg of PET and depression of the Tg of PC are observed upon blending. In cooling scans, dynamic crystallization from the melt was observed. In PET/PC blends with high PC content, a novel dual-peak crystallization of PET was observed. The effects of thermal history on crystallization kinetics and degree of crystallinity were also determined in isothermal crystallization studies. For Melt processing times between 1 and 30 Min and for processing temperatures between 280 and 300 °C, Melt processing temperature was seen to have a stronger effect than processing time.

The Melting Behavior of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate)/ Attapulgite Nanocomposites

2013 ◽  
Vol 773 ◽  
pp. 530-533
Author(s):  
Chen Liu ◽  
Xiang Hui Lu ◽  
Xue Qi ◽  
Peng Li
Keyword(s):  
Crystallization Temperature ◽  
Isothermal Crystallization ◽  
Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Melting Process ◽  
Melting Behavior ◽  
Crystallization Time ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Poly Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Crystallization From The Melt

The melting and recrystallization behavior of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)/ Attapulgite(At)nanocomposites after isothermal crystallization from the melt was studied by Step-scan differential scanning calorimetry (SDSC). The influence of At contents, crystallization temperature and crystallization time on the melting process were examined. Two melting endotherms(in the SDSC CP.A curves, reversible part) and one recrystallization exotherm (in the SDSC CP.IsoK curves, irreversible part)of PET/At nanocomposites after isothermal crystallization were observed during the melt process. This ascribes to the melting-recrystallization mechanism .The low temperature endotherm attributes to the melting of primary crystal formed during the isothermal treating and the high temperature endotherm resulting from the melting of recrystallization materials. The reason why more recrystallization happened with the increase of At content was given and the process of recrystallization was described in detail. The effects of crystal perfection and recrystallization were minimized by increasing of crystallization temperature and time.

The effect of crystallization properties influenced by 2-methyl-1,3–propanediol units on the optical properties of modified poly(ethylene terephthalate)

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiu-xia Wang ◽  
Fu-chen Zhang ◽  
De-zhi Qu ◽  
Yong-ping Bai
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Crystallization Properties ◽  
Poly Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Poly Ethylene

In this study, the preparation and properties of poly(ethylene terephthalate-co-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol) copolyester (PEMT) were reported. The PEMT crystallization properties, optical properties, thermal properties, rheological properties, and other properties were characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR), differential scanning calorimetry, thermo gravimetric analysis, ultraviolet visible near-infrared (UV-VIS-NIR) spectroscopy, polarizing microscope crystal culture, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and rheometer. It was proved that the crystallization abilities and crystallization rate of PEMT copolyesters were significantly affected by the content of 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol (MPO) units; the copolyester becomes amorphous when the content of MPO units exceeded 20 mol%. According to the XRD data, the diffraction peaks of PEMT remained unchanged compared with those of poly(ethylene terephthalate). The transmittance of copolyesters displayed a tendency of increasing at first and then declining with the increase in MPO. In addition to the crystallization properties, the transmittance of copolyesters was also affected by the extent of yellowing. When the MPO addition was less than 20 mol%, PEMT can maintain good thermal decomposition performance and processability.

Uniaxial Stretching above the Glass Transition Temperature of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) and its Effects on the Structure Development

2008 ◽  
Vol 587-588 ◽  
pp. 529-533
Author(s):  
Lyudmil V. Todorov ◽  
Olga M. Freire ◽  
Júlio C. Viana
Keyword(s):  
Glass Transition ◽  
Transition Temperature ◽  
Glass Transition Temperature ◽  
Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Structure Development ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Poly Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Stretching Ratio

This work deals with an experimental investigation of the strain-induced crystalline microstructure that develops under uniaxial elongation of amorphous poly(ethylene terephthalate), PET, above its glass transition temperature, as an approach for industrial stretch-blow moulding processes. The present study aims at: a) defining the most relevant processing parameters which govern and are of significance for the induced morphology, and b) establishing of relationships between processing and morphology. Compression moulded amorphous PET was uniaxial stretched with variations of following stretching parameters: stretching temperature, Tst, stretching velocity, Vst, and stretching ratio, λst, that were varied in two levels according to a L8 Taguchi orthogonal array. The developed morphologies were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and birefringence measurements. Obtained results were analyzed by ANOVA statistical tool. The glass transition temperature, Tg, is influenced mainly by the stretching ratio. The cold crystallization temperature, Tcc, is determined by complex influence of all stretching variables and the interaction Tstxλst. The degree of crystallinity, χc, mainly depends upon Vst and Tstxλst interaction. The birefringence, n, is essentially determined by λst and the interaction Vstxλst. The distinct morphological parameters are then related with the purpose of understand the structure development upon polymer stretching.

scholarly journals Comparative Study of Structural Changes of Polylactide and Poly(ethylene terephthalate) in the Presence of Trichoderma viride

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 3491
Author(s):  
Grażyna B. Dąbrowska ◽  
Zuzanna Garstecka ◽  
Ewa Olewnik-Kruszkowska ◽  
Grażyna Szczepańska ◽  
Maciej Ostrowski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Changes ◽  
Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Blot Hybridization ◽  
Trichoderma Viride ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Poly Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Poly Ethylene

Plastic pollution is one of the crucial global challenges nowadays, and biodegradation is a promising approach to manage plastic waste in an environment-friendly and cost-effective way. In this study we identified the strain of fungus Trichoderma viride GZ1, which was characterized by particularly high pectinolytic activity. Using differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy techniques, and viscosity measurements we showed that three-month incubation of polylactide and polyethylene terephthalate in the presence of the fungus lead to significant changes of the surface of polylactide. Further, to gain insight into molecular mechanisms underneath the biodegradation process, western blot hybridization was used to show that in the presence of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) in laboratory conditions the fungus produced hydrophobin proteins. The mycelium adhered to the plastic surface, which was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy, possibly due to the presence of hydrophobins. Further, using atomic force microscopy we demonstrated for the first time the formation of hydrophobin film on the surface of aliphatic polylactide (PLA) and PET by T. viride GZ1. This is the first stage of research that will be continued under environmental conditions, potentially leading to a practical application.

scholarly journals A study on the crystallization behavior and mechanical properties of poly(ethylene terephthalate) induced by chemical degradation nucleation

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (59) ◽  
pp. 37139-37147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diran Wang ◽  
Faliang Luo ◽  
Zhiyuan Shen ◽  
Xuejian Wu ◽  
Yaping Qi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Crystallization Behavior ◽  
Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Chemical Degradation ◽  
Carboxylate Anion ◽  
Nucleate Agent ◽  
Poly Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Pet Crystallization

In order to overcome low crystallization rate of PET, HPN-68L was selected to replace the special nucleate agent of PET to improve PET crystallization for its carboxylate anion structure which usually showed high induced nucleation ability for PET.

scholarly journals Biobased Engineering Thermoplastics: Poly(butylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) Blends

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 937 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niki Poulopoulou ◽  
George Kantoutsis ◽  
Dimitrios N. Bikiaris ◽  
Dimitris S. Achilias ◽  
Maria Kapnisti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Reactive Blending ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Melt Polycondensation ◽  
Poly Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Furandicarboxylic Acid ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Poly Propylene

Poly(butylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PBF) constitutes a new engineering polyester produced from renewable resources, as it is synthesized from 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (2,5-FDCA) and 1,4-butanediol (1,4-BD), both formed from sugars coming from biomass. In this research, initially high-molecular-weight PBF was synthesized by applying the melt polycondensation method and using the dimethylester of FDCA as the monomer. Furthermore, five different series of PBF blends were prepared, namely poly(l-lactic acid)–poly(butylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PLA–PBF), poly(ethylene terephthalate)–poly(butylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PET–PBF), poly(propylene terephthalate)–poly(butylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PPT–PBF), poly(butylene 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate)-poly(butylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PBN–PBF), and polycarbonate–poly(butylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PC–PBF), by dissolving the polyesters in a trifluoroacetic acid/chloroform mixture (1/4 v/v) followed by coprecipitation as a result of adding the solutions into excess of cold methanol. The wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) patterns of the as-prepared blends showed that mixtures of crystals of the blend components were formed, except for PC which did not crystallize. In general, a lower degree of crystallinity was observed at intermediate compositions. The differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) heating scans for the melt-quenched samples proved homogeneity in the case of PET–PBF blends. In the remaining cases, the blend components showed distinct Tgs. In PPT–PBF blends, there was a shift of the Tgs to intermediate values, showing some partial miscibility. Reactive blending proved to improve compatibility of the PBN–PBF blends.

Poly(ethylene terephthalate)/poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol) sheath-core fibers: preparation and characterization

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
pp. 785-791 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shufeng Li ◽  
Rui Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Moisture Absorption ◽  
Composite Fiber ◽  
Processing Temperature ◽  
Composite Fibers ◽  
Poly Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Spinning Process ◽  
Poly Ethylene

Abstract A novel sheath-core poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)/poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol) (EVOH) composite fiber was designed and manufactured to improve the hydrophilicity of the PET fibers. The thermal stability of EVOH was first examined to determine the possible processing temperature. Second, the rheological characteristics of EVOH were measured to obtain the appropriate spinning parameters. Then, PET/EVOH composite fibers with various sheath-core ratios were manufactured and the effect of sheath-core ratio on the stable spinning process was investigated. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) shows that the PET/EVOH fibers possess a round sheath-core cross-section and a smooth surface, indicating successful spinning. Finally, the mechanical properties and moisture absorption of the PET/ EVOH composite fibers were measured. For PET/EVOH composite fibers, the PET content contributes to the mechanical properties and the EVOH content contributes to the moisture absorption. For the PET/EVOH composite fibers with a sheath-core ratio of 50:50, the moisture regains at room conditions reach to 2.8% and the breaking strength is 2.53 cN/dtex. These good mechanical and moisture properties attract good application prospects.

Thermal Properties of Ester-Type Easy Cationic Dyeable Poly(ethylene Terephthalate) (ECDP) Polymers

2010 ◽  
Vol 44-47 ◽  
pp. 2409-2413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Sun ◽  
Guo Zheng ◽  
Hong Xiang Yang ◽  
Yan Jun Liu ◽  
Xiao Ning Li
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Diethylene Glycol ◽  
Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Glycol Succinate ◽  
Glycol Adipate ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Poly Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Monomer Content ◽  
Diethylene Glycol Succinate ◽  
Poly Ethylene

This study investigated the thermal properties of ester-type easy cationic dyeable poly(ethylene terephthalate) (ECDP) polymers using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), therogravimetric analysis (TGA). The mass ratios of 5-sodium sulfo bis(-hydroxyethyl) isophthalate(SIPE) for ECDP polymers were 2.8%, 5.5%, 6.8%, respectively. The fourth monomers were diethylene glycol adipate (DGA), diethylene glycol succinate (DGS) and diethylene glycol subacate (DES) with different contents. The results suggested that the Tg of ester-type ECDP decreased with the increasing the molecule weight of the fourth monomer at fixed SIPE and fourth monomer contents. The Tch of ECDP polymer to be lower than that of the CDP polymer with the same SIPE content. And it decreased as SIPE and fourth monomer contents increased, it also decreased with the increasing of the molecule weight of the fourth monomer given the same SIPE content. The effect of the ester-type soft segments reduced the Tm of ECDP. The thermal stability of ECDP polymer was less than PET and CDP polymers, and it decreased with increasing SIPE content, but increased with the ester-type fourth monomer content increasing.

In Situ High Temperature X-Ray Diffraction Studies of Modified Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate)

1992 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 379-386
Author(s):  
T. Blanton ◽  
R. Seyler
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Scattering ◽  
Poly Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Pet Crystallization

The effect of dimethyl-5-sodiosulfoisophthalate, SIP, on poly(ethylene terephthalate), PET, crystallization has been studied using in situ high-temperature x-ray diffraction, HTXRD. At low levels of SIP modification, PET-like crystallinity was observed. At high SIP levels, clustering of polyester ionomers was observed and crystallization was significantly suppressed. The HTXRD data along with differential scanning calorimetry, DSC, and small angle x-ray scattering, SAXS, indicate that the change from bulk crystallization to bulk ionomer formation occurred when 8-12 mol% of the diester linkages contained SIP.

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