scholarly journals Combined Polyhexamethylene Quanidine and Nanocellulose for the Conservation and Enhancement of Ancient Paper

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaochun Ma ◽  
Shenglong Tian ◽  
Xiaohong Li ◽  
Huiming Fan ◽  
Shiyu Fu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strain ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Optimum Ratio ◽  
Biocidal Activity ◽  
Polyhexamethylene Guanidine ◽  
Aging Resistance ◽  
Folding Endurance ◽  
Promising Treatment

Abstract Here a new reinforcement and mold-resistant method for ancient books is proposed based on the suspension of nanocellulose (CNCS) and polyhexamethylene guanidine (PHMG). The paper documents were treated with the reinforcement suspension under the optimum ratio obtained by response surface methodology (RSM), then tested for mildew resistance and accelerated aging experiments to evaluate the anti-mildew effect, mechanical strengthening properties and durability of CNCS/PHMG compound solution on ancient books. The results showed the mechanical properties of the paper treated by CNCS/PHMG were significantly improved at the optimum ratio (0.3 wt%:0.3 wt%), with the folding endurance increased by 1.78 times and the increase ratio of tensile strain was 46.62%. Meanwhile, the treated paper maintained the same good zero-span tensile strength after aging 7 days as the sample unaged untreated, indicating superior aging resistance of this treatment method. In addition, excellent biocidal activity with the growth trace of mold less than 10% was observed on treated paper. In conclusion, it is a method that simple to operate, which can be a promising treatment of conservation and enhancement of ancient paper.

scholarly journals Application of Earth Pigments in Cycloolefin Copolymer: Protection against Combustion and Accelerated Aging in the Full Sunlight Spectrum

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 3381
Author(s):  
Bolesław Szadkowski ◽  
Małgorzata Kuśmierek ◽  
Przemysław Rybiński ◽  
Witold Żukowski ◽  
Anna Marzec
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Surface Defects ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Carbonyl Index ◽  
Full Sunlight ◽  
Color Changes ◽  
Aging Resistance ◽  
Mixing Method ◽  
Enhanced Photostability ◽  
Aging Factor

In this paper, we assess various natural earth pigments as potential colorants and stabilizers for ethylene–norbornene copolymer composites. Several cycloolefin copolymer (COC) composites colored with 2 wt% of a selected pigment were prepared using a two-step mixing method. The aging resistance of the polymer composites was investigated in terms of changes to their mechanical properties, following accelerated aging in the full sunlight spectrum (100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 h). Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), surface energy measurements, and spectrophotometry were used to assess the color changes, surface defects, and morphology of the composites. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was used to study their thermal stability. The combustion characteristics of the prepared COC composites were evaluated based on the microcombustion calorimetry test (MCC). The application of earth pigments resulted in interesting color changes and a significant improvement in the aging resistance of the COC-filled samples, as evidenced by higher aging factor values and lower carbonyl index parameters compared to the reference (COC). The best results were observed for hematite (HM), gold ochre (GO), and red ochre (RO). In addition, the application of earth pigments, especially iron ochre (IO) and red ochre (RO), in COC contributed to a significant reduction in the heat release rate (HRR) values, indicating improved flame retardancy. This research opens the possibility of producing colorful COC composites with enhanced photostability and reduced flammability for use in polymer applications.

Accelerated Aging of Deacidified and Untreated Book Paper in 1967 Compared with 52 Years of Natural Aging

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-152
Author(s):  
Tali H. Horst ◽  
Richard D. Smith ◽  
Antje Potthast ◽  
Martin A. Hubbe
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Natural Aging ◽  
Scanning Electron Micrographs ◽  
Surface Ph ◽  
Room Temperature Storage ◽  
Folding Endurance ◽  
Endurance Tests ◽  
Breaking Length ◽  
Temperature Storage

AbstractThree copies of a book that had been optionally deacidified using two different procedures in 1967, and then subjected to accelerated aging, were tested again after 52 years of natural aging. Matched copies of the book Cooking the Greek Way, which had been printed in Czechoslovakia on acidic paper, were evaluated. Nonaqueous treatment of two of the copies with magnesium methoxide dissolved in chlorofluorocarbon solvent had been found in 1967 to have decreased the susceptibility to embrittlement, as evidenced by the results of the accelerated aging, followed by folding endurance tests. Retesting of the same books in 2019, after 52 years of room temperature storage, showed that the deacidification treatments had achieved the following benefits in comparison to the untreated book: (a) higher brightness; (b) higher folding endurance; (c) tensile breaking length higher in the cross-direction of the paper; (d) substantial alkaline reserve content, (e) an alkaline surface pH in the range 7.1–7.4, and (f) higher molecular mass of the cellulose. Remarkably, some of the folding endurance results matched those of unaged samples evaluated in 1967. Scanning electron micrographs showed no differences between the treated and untreated books.

scholarly journals Effect of Accelerated Aging on Some Mechanical Properties and Wear of Different Commercial Dental Resin Composites

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 2769
Author(s):  
Jonne Oja ◽  
Lippo Lassila ◽  
Pekka K. Vallittu ◽  
Sufyan Garoushi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Wear Depth ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Expiration Date ◽  
Dental Resin ◽  
Hydrothermal Aging ◽  
Dental Resin Composites

The aim of current in vitro research was to determine the effect of hydrothermal accelerated aging on the mechanical properties and wear of different commercial dental resin composites (RCs). In addition, the effect of expiration date of the composite prior its use was also evaluated. Five commercially available RCs were studied: Conventional RCs (Filtek Supreme XTE, G-aenial Posterior, Denfil, and >3y expired Supreme XTE), bulk-fill RC (Filtek Bulk Fill), and short fiber-reinforced RC (everX Posterior). Three-point flexural test was used for determination of ultimate flexural strength (n = 8). A vickers indenter was used for testing surface microhardness. A wear test was conducted with 15,000 chewing cycles using a dual-axis chewing simulator. Wear pattern was analyzed by a three-dimensional (3D) noncontact optical profilometer. Degree of C=C bond conversion of monomers was determined by FTIR-spectrometry. The specimens were either dry stored for 48 h (37 °C) or boiled (100 °C) for 16 h before testing. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to evaluate the microstructure of each material. Data were analyzed using ANOVA (p = 0.05). Hydrothermal aging had no significant effects on the surface wear and microhardness of tested RCs (p > 0.05). While flexural strength significantly decreased after aging (p < 0.05), except for G-aenial Posterior, which showed no differences. The lowest average wear depth was found for Filtek Bulk Fill (29 µm) (p < 0.05), while everX Posterior and Denfil showed the highest wear depth values (40, 39 µm) in both conditions. Passing the expiration date for 40 months did not affect the flexural strength and wear of tested RC. SEM demonstrated a significant number of small pits on Denfil’s surface after aging. It was concluded that the effect of accelerated aging may have caused certain weakening of the RC of some brands, whereas no effect was found with one brand of RC. Thus, the accelerated aging appeared to be more dependent on material and tested material property.

Study on Surface Sizing of Cationic Polyacrylate Emulsion to Improve Mechanical Properties of Paper

2012 ◽  
Vol 200 ◽  
pp. 287-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quan Xiao Liu ◽  
Wen Cai Xu ◽  
Yan Na Yin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Positive Charge ◽  
Solid Content ◽  
Drying Methods ◽  
Machine Direction ◽  
Surface Sizing ◽  
Emulsion Layer ◽  
Folding Endurance ◽  
Tearing Strength

Cationic polyacrylate emulsion was used as surface sizing agent and the effects of emulsion properties on paper mechanical properties were studied. The mechanical properties of sized paper gradually increased with the increase of solid content, viscosity and positive charge density of emulsion and decreased with the increase of particle size of emulsion. Tensile strength, folding endurance and tearing strength on machine direction were increased 33.62%, 11.99%, 6.79% respectively when the paper with single emulsion layer was used oven drying methods.

scholarly journals Post-Processing Time Dependence of Shrinkage and Mechanical Properties of Injection-Molded Polypropylene

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Artur Kościuszko ◽  
Dawid Marciniak ◽  
Dariusz Sykutera
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Injection Molding ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Mold Temperature ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Injection Mold ◽  
Secondary Crystallization ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Injection Molded

Dimensions of the injection-molded semi-crystalline materials (polymeric products) decrease with the time that elapses from their formation. The post-molding shrinkage is an effect of secondary crystallization; the increase in the degree of polymer crystallinity leads to an increase in stiffness and decrease in impact strength of the polymer material. The aim of this study was to assess the changes in the values of post-molding shrinkage of polypropylene produced by injection molding at two different temperatures of the mold (20 °C and 80 °C), and conditioned for 504 h at 23 °C. Subsequently, the samples were annealed for 24 h at 140 °C in order to conduct their accelerated aging. The results of shrinkage tests were related to the changes of mechanical properties that accompany the secondary crystallization. The degree of crystallinity of the conditioned samples was determined by means of density measurements and differential scanning calorimetry. It was found that the changes in the length of the moldings that took place after removal from the injection mold were accompanied by an increase of 20% in the modulus of elasticity, regardless of the conditions under which the samples were made. The differences in the shrinkage and mechanical properties of the samples resulting from mold temperature, as determined by tensile test, were removed by annealing. However, the samples made at two different injection mold temperature values still significantly differed in impact strength, the values of which were clearly higher for the annealed samples compared to the results determined for the samples immediately after the injection molding.

Influence of structural physiognomies of pawpaw fiber–glass fiber hybrid–based green composites on mechanical properties and biodegradation potential of epoxy composites

2021 ◽  
pp. 073168442110176
Author(s):  
Oluwole I Oladele ◽  
Baraka A Makinde-Isola ◽  
Adeolu A Adediran ◽  
Oluwaseun T Ayanleye ◽  
Samuel A Taiwo
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Tensile Strain ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Linear Structure ◽  
Fiber Glass ◽  
Plant Fibers ◽  
Fixed Amount ◽  
Plant Stem ◽  
Fractured Surface

The demand for durable and sustainable eco-friendly materials in recent times has caused many researchers to consider the use of plant fibers in composite development. In this research, the suitability of treated pawpaw fiber as a substitute for glass fiber was considered. The pawpaw fiber was extracted from the plant stem by dew retting and treated before been incorporated into the epoxy matrix. Two distinct fiber structures in linear and network forms were identified, separated, and used for the development of the composites. The composites were produced by incorporating a fixed amount of pawpaw fiber with a varied amount of glass fiber within 3–15 wt% in epoxy-based polymer matrix after which mechanical and biodegradation tests were carried out on the developed samples. Fractured surface morphology was also observed using a scanning electron microscope. The results revealed that the fiber structures influence the properties of the material. While mechanical properties were mostly enhanced by treated linear structure pawpaw fiber, biodegradation was highly promoted by treated network structure pawpaw fiber. Tensile (except for strain), hardness, and flexural properties were enhanced by the linear-structured treated pawpaw fiber, while biodegradability, impact, and tensile strain were improved by the network-structured treated pawpaw fiber compared to the control sample.

Effect of Different Heat Treatments on Mechanical Properties of Laser Sintered Additive Manufactured Parts

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sagar Sarkar ◽  
Cheruvu Siva Kumar ◽  
Ashish Kumar Nath
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Tensile Strain ◽  
Wear Loss ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Solution Annealing ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Wide Range

One of the most popular additive manufacturing processes is laser based direct metal laser sintering process which enables us to make complex three dimensional parts directly from CAD models. Due to layer by layer formation, parts built in this process tend to be anisotropic in nature. Suitable heat treatment can reduce this anisotropic behaviour by changing the microstructure. Depending upon the applications, a wide range of mechanical properties can be achieved between 482–621° C temperature for precipitation-hardened stainless steels. In the present study effect of different heat treatment processes, namely solution annealing, ageing and overaging, on tensile strength, hardness and wear properties has been studied in detail. Suitable metallurgical and mechanical characterization techniques have been applied wherever required, to support the experimental observations. Results show H900 condition gives highest yield strength and lowest tensile strain at break whereas solution annealing gives lowest yield strength and as-built condition gives highest tensile strain at break. SEM images show that H900 and H1150 condition produces brittle and ductile morphology respectively which in turn gives highest and lowest hardness value respectively.XRD analysis shows presence of austenite phases which can increase hardness at the cost of ductility. Average wear loss for H900 condition is highest whereas it is lowest for solution annealed condition. Further optical and SEM images have been taken to understand the basic wear mechanism involved.

scholarly journals Continuous Blown Film Preparation of High Starch Content Composite Films with High Ultraviolet Aging Resistance and Excellent Mechanical Properties

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 3813
Author(s):  
Bowen Lin ◽  
Chengqiang Li ◽  
Fangping Chen ◽  
Changsheng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lignin Content ◽  
Starch Content ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Oh Groups ◽  
Longitudinal Tensile Strength ◽  
High Starch Content ◽  
Aging Resistance ◽  
High Starch ◽  
Ultraviolet Aging

Starch/PBAT blown films with high ultraviolet aging resistance and excellent mechanical properties were prepared by introducing lignin with polyurethane prepolymer (PUP) as a starch modifier and physical compatibilizer and 4,4′–methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) as a crosslinker. Starch was modified by reacting the NCO groups of the PUP with the OH groups of the starch to form a carbamate bond. The mechanical properties, hydrophobic properties, ultraviolet barrier, ultraviolet aging properties and microscopic morphology of starch/PBAT films with different contents of lignin were investigated. The results showed that the starch/PBAT films were blown continuously. The addition of lignin did not decrease the mechanical properties. On the contrary, the film with 1% lignin possessed the excellent mechanical properties with longitudinal tensile strength of 15.87 MPa and the elongation at a break of 602.21%. In addition, the higher the lignin content, the better the UV blocking effect. The introduction of lignin did not affect the crystalline properties but improved the hydrophilic properties and sealing strength of the high starch content composite films.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON PHYSICAL-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYDIMETHYL ETHER OF NORBORENE -2;3-DICARBOXYLIC ACID

2017 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Galina S. Bozhenkova ◽  
Alexandra N. Tarakanovskaya ◽  
Oksana D. Tarnovskaya ◽  
Roman V. Ashirov
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Glass Transition ◽  
Transition Temperature ◽  
Glass Transition Temperature ◽  
Hydrochloric Acid ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Dicarboxylic Acid ◽  
Uv Radiation ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
The Impact

The article is devoted to the production of polymer by metathesis ring-opening polymerization under the influence of ruthenium initiator of type of Hoveyda-Grubbs II generation. The monomer used the mixture of dimethyl ether norbornene-2;3-dicarboxylic acid. The monomer was prepared by the Diels-Alder reaction of dicyclopentadiene and dimethyl maleate. The polymer was prepared in bulk of the monomer mixture. In this paper we have studied the physical and mechanical properties polydimethyl ether of norbornene-2;3-dicarboxylic acid; and assessed the impact of environmental factors on the change in properties of the polymer. As environmental factors; light; UV radiation; water; 0.1 M hydrochloric acid were applied; and accelerated aging conditions; which were held in a climate chamber. During performance we found that maintaining the polymer samples in the UV light chamber led to the slight increase in flexural modulus. In contrast; the polymer storage in water and in a hydrochloric acid solution for two months resulted in a slight decrease in the modulus of elasticity in bending index. These factors did not affect the change in the glass transition temperature of the polymer. Under the conditions of accelerated aging conducted for 1; 2 and 6 days after two cycles we observed the drop in modulus for bending of 8.5%; after 6 cycles of 13%. The glass transition temperature of polydimethyl ether of norbornene-2;3-dicarboxylic acid after 6 cycles decreased by only 3.4% in the climatic chamber. Studies have shown that the resulting polymer is resistant to water; hydrochloric acid; light and UV radiation; as well as it saves properties at a sufficient level for operation at conditions of accelerated aging. It should be noted that the tested polymer was prepared without additives; stabilizers and antioxidants. The proposed polymer can be used as a structural material for machine parts; including bulky.For citation:Bozhenkova G.S.; Tarakanovskaya A.N.; Tarnovskaya O.D.; Ashirov R.V. Influence of environmental factors on physical-mechanical properties of polydimethyl ether of norborene -2;3-dicarboxylic acid. Izv. Vyssh. Uchebn. Zaved. Khim. Khim. Tekhnol. 2017. V. 60. N 5. P. 68-73

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