scholarly journals An Investigation on the Comprehensive Property Assessment and Future Directions of Single Bamboo Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites Fabricated by a Non-Woven Paving and Advanced Molding Process

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (16) ◽  
pp. 2641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tang ◽  
Wang ◽  
Wang ◽  
Cheng ◽  
Guo
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Water Resistance ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Molding Process ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Bamboo Fibers ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

The demand for eco-friendly renewable natural fibers has grown in recent years. In this study, a series of polypropylene-based composites reinforced with single bamboo fibers (SBFs), prepared by non-woven paving and a hot-pressing process, were investigated. The influence of the content of SBF on impact strength, flexural strength, and water resistance was analyzed. The properties of the composites were greatly affected by the SBF content. Impact strength increased as SBF content increased. The modulus of rupture and modulus of elasticity show an optimum value, with SBF contents of 40% and 50%, respectively. The surface morphology of the fractured surfaces of the composites was characterized by scanning electron microscopy. The composites showed poor interfacial compatibility. The water resistance indicates that the composites with higher SBF contents have higher values of water absorption and thickness swelling, due to the hydrophilicity of the bamboo fibers. The thermal properties of the composites were characterized by thermal gravimetric analysis and by differential scanning calorimetry. The thermal stability of the composites was gradually reduced, due to the poor thermal stability of SBFs. In the composites, the maximum decomposition temperature corresponding to SBF shows an increasing trend. However, the maximum decomposition temperature of polypropylene was not influenced by SBF content. The melting point of the polypropylene in the composites was lower relative to pure polypropylene, although it was not affected by increasing SBF content.

scholarly journals The Thermal Properties of Polyurethane/Neoprene Blends on Prosthetic Foot

2020 ◽  
Vol 990 ◽  
pp. 106-110
Author(s):  
Mohd Zulkifli Mohamad Noor ◽  
Mohamad Anas Mohd Azmi ◽  
Mohd Shaiful Zaidi Mad Desa ◽  
Mohd Bijarimi Mat Piah ◽  
Azizan Ramli
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Thermal Gravimetric ◽  
Prosthetic Foot ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
New Material ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

Neoprene reinforced polymer has become an attraction in current research and development of new material blend. In this invention, neoprene was chosen to be enhance to polyurethane because of their superior properties that possess extraordinary mechanical, electrical, optical and thermal properties on prosthetic foot. In this research, polyurethane was chosen due to good rigidity, easy processing and low cost. The reinforcement polyurethane with neoprene is expected to improve the properties of polyurethane. The objective of this research was conducted to investigate the effect of neoprene contents on thermal properties of polyurethane reinforced neoprene on prosthetic foot. The effect of neoprene on thermal properties neoprene reinforced polyurethane was analysed in term of its thermal stability by thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). Moreover, the visual of small topographic details on the surface of polyurethane/neoprene blends will be examined by scanning electron microscope (SEM). Based on result, the thermal properties show the great enhancement at high neoprene contents which is 1.0wt%. The thermal stability of polyurethane reinforced neoprene improves when the temperature where decomposition starts to occurs are higher than decomposition temperature of pure polyurethane. Then, thermal conductivity of polyurethane shows the great improvement after the addition of neoprene. Lastly, the smooth surface and visible of sheets pattern on surface represent the present of neoprene disperse into polymer that enhance brittleness. Thus, the presence of neoprene has clearly enhanced the thermal stability of the polyurethane. Table 1 shows formulation of neoprene and polyurethane.

Preparation and Properties of Silane-Terminated Poly(urethane-Imide)

2013 ◽  
Vol 690-693 ◽  
pp. 1577-1580
Author(s):  
Xiao Xi Hu ◽  
Yun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Water Resistance ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Thermal Gravimetric ◽  
Silane Coupling ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

A serious of silane-terminated poly (urethane-imide) (Si-PUI) was synthesized via prepolymer method using polycarbonatediols (PCDL), 2,4-tolylene diisocyanate (TDI), 4,4'-Oxydiphthalic Anhydride (ODPA) and silane coupling agent KH-550. The structure of the products was characterized by FT-IR. The thermal properties were measured by thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). The thermal mechanical behavior was investigated by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA).The mechanical characteristic was measured by tensile tests. The water absorption (Wa) was also been tested. With the imide content increasing, the thermal stability, tensile strength and storage modulus of poly (urethane-imide) improve significantly, and the glass transition temperature rises. The introduction of silanes improves the water resistance and further enhances the thermal stability of poly (urethane-imide).

The properties of sericin/poly(vinyl alcohol) films modified by boric acid

e-Polymers ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qun Wang ◽  
Lu Qi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Boric Acid ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Water Resistance ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Blend Ratio ◽  
Percutaneous Drug Delivery ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

AbstractA group of films mainly composed of sericin and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), using boric acid (BA) as a modifier, were prepared by a technique of solution casting. In this work, the effect of BA and sericin on the mechanical properties and water resistance of the films was analyzed, the interior morphology of the films were described by a scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the thermal stability of the films was characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and the reaction mechanism was proposed according to the previous literature and the test of Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FTIR). Results indicated that, the properties of the membrane were the functions of the blend ratio of sercin to PVA and the content of BA. The use of BA increased the tensile strength, improved the water resistance and the thermal stability, and varied the interior morphology of the films. The content of sericin greatly influenced the combination of properties of the films, especially the mechanical properties, interior morphology, thermal stability, and water resistance reducing with the increasing of sericin content. The films have potential to be used in materials, such as skin-care coatings for beauty, percutaneous drug delivery systems for exterior intact skin, due to the characteristics of the components and the good mechanical properties of the films.

Mechanical and thermal behavior of cellulose nanocrystals-incorporated Acrodur® sustainable hybrid composites for automotive applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (22) ◽  
pp. 3159-3169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ezatollah (Nima) Amini ◽  
Mehdi Tajvidi
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Cellulose Nanocrystals ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Cellulose Nanocrystal ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Automotive Applications ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

Utilization of cellulose nanocrystals as an additive in the formulation of biocomposites made with Acrodur® resin is presented. Natural fibers/polyethylene terephthalate mats were impregnated with Acrodur® and hot-pressed into the final thickness of 3 mm after drying. Biocomposites with 2 wt.% and 5 wt.% cellulose nanocrystal (dry-basis) were also produced. The produced biocomposite panels were then tested to determine the flexural strength, flexural modulus and Izod impact strength. The results revealed that adding cellulose nanocrystal to the composite formulation increased flexural modulus significantly up to 970 MPa (17.5% increase) at a panel density of 0.5 g/cm3, while it did not significantly affect flexural strength values. A slight reduction was observed in the impact strength of the samples by adding cellulose nanocrystal. The fractured samples of impact test were observed under a scanning electron microscope. It was shown that in all cases, the fracture happened due to the failure of the fibrous system and in particular natural fibers. Thermal stability of the composites was also investigated using thermo-gravimetric analysis. It was found that adding cellulose nanocrystal slightly reduced the thermal stability of the biocomposites. Potential compatibility of cellulose nanocrystal particles with Acrodur® resin is promising and the improvement in flexural modulus can lead to the design of lighter parts for automotive applications such as door panels, headliners, and underbody shields.

Polymer nanocomposites reinforced with C60 fullerene: effect of hydroxylation

2011 ◽  
Vol 45 (25) ◽  
pp. 2595-2601 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsuyoshi Saotome ◽  
Ken Kokubo ◽  
Shogo Shirakawa ◽  
Takumi Oshima ◽  
H. Thomas Hahn
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Light Transmittance ◽  
C60 Fullerene ◽  
Partial Hydrolysis ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

Novel nanocomposite films of polycarbonate (PC) with fullerene derivatives, such as pristine fullerene C60 and polyhydroxylated-fullerenes, C60(OH)12 and C60(OH)36, were prepared. The optical, thermal, and mechanical properties of the composites were measured. Nanocomposite films of poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) with C60(OH)36 were prepared as a reference to show how improved dispersion of the nanofiller affects the overall transparency of the composites. Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy showed that the addition of hydroxylated fullerenes did not affect visible light transmittance of the films significantly in the range of 400–800 nm. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermo–gravimetric analysis (TGA) measurements showed the increased thermal stability of PC/C60(OH)12 film as compared to pristine PC film. This phenomenon was explained by the rigid polymer interphase regions formed around C60(OH)12 due to the plausible hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interaction. On the other hand, the lower thermal stability of PC–C60(OH)36 was assumed to be caused by large agglomeration of the C60(OH)36 particles and the partial hydrolysis of the polycarbonate matrix. Tensile testing of the composites showed reduction in elongation at break and yield tensile strength. These results may be caused by the particle agglomerations which act as the initiation points for cracks.

Synthesis of Flame-retardant Phosphaphenanthrene Derivatives with High Phosphorus Contents

2014 ◽  
Vol 67 (11) ◽  
pp. 1688 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinyun Zheng ◽  
Yujian Yu ◽  
Lulu Zhang ◽  
Xiaomin Zhen ◽  
Yufen Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
High Resolution Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
High Phosphorus ◽  
Phosphorylation Reaction ◽  
Flame Retardant Properties

Two novel types of phosphate derivatives of phosphaphenanthrene with a high phosphorus content were prepared by phosphorylation reaction between either 2-(6-oxido-6H-dibenz<c,e><1,2>oxaphosphorin-6-yl)-methanol (ODOPM) or 2-(6-oxido-6H-dibenz<c,e><1,2>oxaphosphorin-6-yl)-1,4-benzenediol (ODOPB) and dialkyl phosphoryl chloride. The structures of all compounds were characterised by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, 31P NMR, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and high-resolution mass spectrometry. The thermal stability of representative compounds was determined by thermal gravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. The results showed that the compounds have excellent resistance to oxidation, high thermal stability with an onset decomposition temperature above 200°C, and a high char yield over 25 %, owing to the high P content. The representative compound was added to conventional electrolytes of lithium-ion batteries as flame retardant additive, and the self-extinguishing time and ionic conductivity were measured. The result showed that the compounds have effective flame retardant properties.

scholarly journals The Effect of Ultrasonic Treatment on Thermal Stability of the Cured Epoxy/Layered Silicate Nanocomposite

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Y. Yuhana ◽  
S. Ahmad ◽  
A. R. Shamsul Bahri
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Ultrasonic Treatment ◽  
Binary Systems ◽  
Layered Silicate ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Mechanical Stirring ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Cloisite 30B ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

The effect of ultrasonic treatment on thermal stability of binary systems containing epoxy and organic chemically modified montmorillonite (Cloisite 30B) was studied. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and wide angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) analysis were utilized. The mixing of epoxy and Cloisite 30B nanocomposites was performed by mechanical stirring, followed by 1 or 3-hour ultrasonic treatment, and polyetheramine as the curing agent. Both XRD and TEM analyses confirmed that the intercalation of Cloisite 30B was achieved. Thed0spacings for silicate in cured sample prepared at 1- and 3-hour duration of ultrasonic treatment were about 21 and 18 Å, respectively. This shows that shorter duration or ultrasonic treatment may be preferable to achieve higherd0spacing of clay. This may be attributed to the increase in viscosity as homopolymerization process occurred, which restricts silicate dispersion. The 1-hour sonicated samples seem to be more thermally stable during the glass transition, but less stable during thermal decomposition process.

scholarly journals Thermal Stability Analysis of Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolytes Based on Lithium Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide-Lithium Difluoro(oxalato)Borate Dual-Salt

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 707
Author(s):  
Ya-Ping Yang ◽  
An-Chi Huang ◽  
Yan Tang ◽  
Ye-Cheng Liu ◽  
Zhi-Hao Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Model Fitting ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Thermal Decomposition Process ◽  
Autocatalytic Model ◽  
Pyrolysis Kinetic ◽  
Thermal Stability Of ◽  
Better Than

Lithium-ion batteries with conventional LiPF6 carbonate electrolytes are prone to failure at high temperature. In this work, the thermal stability of a dual-salt electrolyte of lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) and lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate (LiODFB) in carbonate solvents was analyzed by accelerated rate calorimetry (ARC) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). LiTFSI-LiODFB dual-salt carbonate electrolyte decomposed when the temperature exceeded 138.5 °C in the DSC test and decomposed at 271.0 °C in the ARC test. The former is the onset decomposition temperature of the solvents in the electrolyte, and the latter is the LiTFSI-LiODFB dual salts. Flynn-Wall-Ozawa, Starink, and autocatalytic models were applied to determine pyrolysis kinetic parameters. The average apparent activation energy of the dual-salt electrolyte was 53.25 kJ/mol. According to the various model fitting, the thermal decomposition process of the dual-salt electrolyte followed the autocatalytic model. The results showed that the LiTFSI-LiODFB dual-salt electrolyte is significantly better than the LiPF6 electrolyte in terms of thermal stability.

scholarly journals Nonisothermal Cold Crystallization Kinetics of Poly(lactic acid)/Bacterial Poly(hydroxyoctanoate) (PHO)/Talc

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 1266-1278
Author(s):  
Omaima Alhaddad ◽  
Safaa H. El-Taweel ◽  
Yasser Elbahloul
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Crystallization Kinetics ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Cold Crystallization ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

AbstractThe effects of bacterial poly(hydroxyoctanoate) (PHO) and talc on the nonisothermal cold crystallization behaviours of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) were analysed with differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and the thermal stability of the samples was observed with thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). The modified Avrami’s model was used to describe the nonisothermal cold crystallization kinetics of neat PLA and its blends. The activation energies E for nonisothermal cold crystallization were calculated by the isoconversional method of Kissinger-Akahira-Sunose (KAS). The DSC results showed that the PLA/PHO blends were immiscible in the whole studied range, and as the PHO and talc content increased, the crystallization rate of PLA accelerated, and the crystallinity of PLA in the PLA samples increased. The values of the Avrami exponent indicated that the nonisothermal cold crystallization of the neat PLA and its blends exhibited heterogeneous, three-dimensional spherulitic growth. The E values were strongly dependent on PHO and talc. The TGA results showed that the presence of PHO and talc slightly influenced the thermal stability of PLA.

Effect of chemical treatment on thermal properties of bagasse fiber-reinforced epoxy composite

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Varun Mittal ◽  
Shishir Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Chemical Treatment ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Thermal Gravimetric ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Chemical Treatments ◽  
Bagasse Fiber ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

AbstractThe present paper deals with a study of the thermal properties of bagasse fiber (BF)-reinforced epoxy composites. BFs are subjected to untreated and chemical treatments with 1% sodium hydroxide followed by 1% acrylic acid at ambient temperature before the composites are made. The thermal stability of the components was studied by thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry, as well as by differential thermal gravimetric analysis. Thermal analysis results of untreated BF-reinforced epoxy composite were compared with treated BF-reinforced epoxy composite. The chemical treatment of BF induces reasonable changes in the thermal stability of the polymer composites.

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