scholarly journals Structure and Properties of a Metallocene Polypropylene Resin with Low Melting Temperature for Melt Spinning Fiber Application

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 729
Author(s):  
Renwei Xu ◽  
Peng Zhang ◽  
Hai Wang ◽  
Xu Chen ◽  
Jie Xiong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Melting Temperature ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Melt Spinning ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Metallocene Catalyst ◽  
Fiber Spinning ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Two Samples

An isotactic polypropylene (iPP-1) resin with low melting temperature (Tm) is synthesized by a metallocene catalyst and investigated for melt-spun fiber applications. The structure, thermal and mechanical properties, and feasibility of producing fibers of a commercial metallocene iPP (iPP-2) and a conventional Ziegler–Natta iPP (iPP-3) are carefully examined for comparison. Tm of iPP-1 is about 10 °C lower than the other two samples, which is well addressed both in the resin and the fiber products. Besides, the newly developed iPP-1 possesses higher isotacticity and crystallinity than the commercial ones, which assures the mechanical properties of the fiber products. Thanks to the addition of calcium stearate, its crystal grain size is smaller than those of the two other commercial iPPs. iPP-1 shows a similar rheological behavior as the commercial ones and good spinnability within a wide range of take-up speeds (1200–2750 m/min). The tensile property of fibers from iPP-1 is better than commercial ones, which can fulfill the application requirement. The formation of the mesomorphic phase in iPP-1 during melt spinning is confirmed by the orientation and crystallization investigation with wide angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD), which is responsible for its excellent processing capability and the mechanical properties of the resultant fibers. The work may provide not only a promising candidate for the high-performance PP fiber but also a deep understanding of the formation mechanism of the mesomorphic phase during fiber spinning.

scholarly journals Enhancement of Chloroprene/Natural/Butadiene Rubber Nanocomposite Properties Using Organoclays and Their Combination with Carbon Black as Fillers

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1085
Author(s):  
Patricia Castaño-Rivera ◽  
Isabel Calle-Holguín ◽  
Johanna Castaño ◽  
Gustavo Cabrera-Barjas ◽  
Karen Galvez-Garrido ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Rubber Matrix ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Rubber Blends ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Chloroprene Rubber

Organoclay nanoparticles (Cloisite® C10A, Cloisite® C15) and their combination with carbon black (N330) were studied as fillers in chloroprene/natural/butadiene rubber blends to prepare nanocomposites. The effect of filler type and load on the physical mechanical properties of nanocomposites was determined and correlated with its structure, compatibility and cure properties using Fourier Transformed Infrared (FT-IR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and rheometric analysis. Physical mechanical properties were improved by organoclays at 5–7 phr. Nanocomposites with organoclays exhibited a remarkable increase up to 46% in abrasion resistance. The improvement in properties was attributed to good organoclay dispersion in the rubber matrix and to the compatibility between them and the chloroprene rubber. Carbon black at a 40 phr load was not the optimal concentration to interact with organoclays. The present study confirmed that organoclays can be a reinforcing filler for high performance applications in rubber nanocomposites.

scholarly journals Relationship between the Stereocomplex Crystallization Behavior and Mechanical Properties of PLLA/PDLA Blends

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1851
Author(s):  
Hye-Seon Park ◽  
Chang-Kook Hong
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Crystallization Behavior ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Nucleation Agent ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Nucleation Sites ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Degree Of Crystallization

Poly (l-lactic acid) (PLLA) is a promising biomedical polymer material with a wide range of applications. The diverse enantiomeric forms of PLLA provide great opportunities for thermal and mechanical enhancement through stereocomplex formation. The addition of poly (d-lactic acid) (PDLA) as a nucleation agent and the formation of stereocomplex crystallization (SC) have been proven to be an effective method to improve the crystallization and mechanical properties of the PLLA. In this study, PLLA was blended with different amounts of PDLA through a melt blending process and their properties were calculated. The effect of the PDLA on the crystallization behavior, thermal, and mechanical properties of PLLA were investigated systematically by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), polarized optical microscopy (POM), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), and tensile test. Based on our findings, SC formed easily when PDLA content was increased, and acts as nucleation sites. Both SC and homo crystals (HC) were observed in the PLLA/PDLA blends. As the content of PDLA increased, the degree of crystallization increased, and the mechanical strength also increased.

X-ray Diffraction Study of Amorphous NixZr(100-x)-Alloys Prepared by Melt-Spinning

1991 ◽  
Vol 46 (11) ◽  
pp. 947-950
Author(s):  
W.-M. Kuschke ◽  
P. Lamparter ◽  
S. Steeb
Keyword(s):  
Melt Spinning ◽  
Pair Correlation ◽  
Nickel Concentration ◽  
Superconducting Transition ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Coordination Numbers ◽  
Structure Factors ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Good Agreement

AbstractAmorphous Ni-Zr-alloys can be prepared by melt-spinning within a wide range of composition. Studies by X-ray diffraction yielded structure factors, pair correlation functions, total coordination numbers and atomic distances in dependence on the nickel concentration in the range of 25 up to 45 atomic percent. The change of the total coordination number and atomic distances turned out to be linear with the composition in this range. This is in good agreement with the linear composition dependence of the superconducting transition temperature, magnetic susceptibility, crystallization temperature, and electrical resistivity in the investigated range of composition.

scholarly journals Investigation of Crystalline and Tensile Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Filled Polyamide-12 Fibers Melt-Spun by Industry-Related Processes

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 155892501200700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjukta Chatterjee ◽  
Felix A. Reifler ◽  
Bryan T. Chu ◽  
Rudolf Hufenus
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Melt Spinning ◽  
Polymer Fibers ◽  
High Tensile Strength ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Polyamide 12 ◽  
Industrial Standards ◽  
Crystalline Domains

This paper addresses the influence of carbon nanotubes (CNT) on the structure and mechanical properties of high tensile strength thermoplastic polymer fibers. Polyamide (PA) fibers with different draw ratios, with and without CNTs as fillers, and having mechanical properties close to industrial standards were spun in a pilot melt spinning plant. The morphology of the fibers was investigated using optical microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and 2-D wide angle x-ray diffraction (WAXD). Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) was carried out to get an estimate of the crystallinity. For a concise interpretation of the results of the tensile measurements performed on the fibers, a parameter was developed to account for the detrimental influence of polymer extrusion on their mechanical properties. The CNTs seemed to act as sites for the growth of un-oriented crystalline domains converted from oriented regions, without yielding a mechanical reinforcing effect.

Stretching-Induced Orientation for Improving the Mechanical Properties of Electrospun Polyacrylonitrile Nanofiber Sheet

2008 ◽  
Vol 47-50 ◽  
pp. 1169-1172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Si Zhu Wu ◽  
Feng Zhang ◽  
Xiao Xiao Hou ◽  
Xiao Ping Yang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanofibers ◽  
Molecular Orientation ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Carbon Composites ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Fiber Alignment ◽  
X Ray ◽  
N2 Atmosphere ◽  
Potential Precursor

Partially aligned and oriented polyacrylonitrile(PAN)-based nanofibers were electrospun from PAN and CNTs/PAN in the solution of dimethylformamide(DMF) to manufacture the carbon nanofibers. The as-spun nanofibers were hot-stretched in a temperature controlled oven to enhance its crystallinity and molecular orientation. Therefore it were stabilized at 250 ( under a stress, and carbonized at 1000 ( in N2 atmosphere by fixing the length of the stabilized nanofiber to convert them into carbon nanofibers. With the hot-stretched process and with the content of CNTs, the mechanical properties will be enhanced correspondingly. The crystallinity of the stretched fibers confirmed by X-ray diffraction has also increased. For PAN nanofibers, the improved fiber alignment and crystallinity resulted in the increased mechanical properties, such as the modulus and tensile strength of the nanofibers. It was concluded that the hot-stretched nanofiber and the CNTs/PAN nanofibers can be used as a potential precursor to produce high-performance carbon composites.

scholarly journals Improved epoxy thermosets by the use of poly(ethyleneimine) derivatives

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Acebo ◽  
Xavier Ramis ◽  
Angels Serra
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Epoxy Resins ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Polymer Network ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
High Adhesion ◽  
Hyperbranched Poly ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Materials ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Good Heat

Abstract Epoxy resins are commonly used as thermosetting materials due to their excellent mechanical properties, high adhesion to many substrates and good heat and chemical resistances. This type of thermosets is intensively used in a wide range of fields, where they act as fiber-reinforced materials, general-purpose adhesives, high-performance coatings and encapsulating materials. These materials are formed by the chemical reaction of multifunctional epoxy monomers forming a polymer network produced through an irreversible way. In this article the improvement of the characteristics of epoxy thermosets using different hyperbranched poly(ethyleneimine) (PEI) derivatives will be explained.

scholarly journals Development of Low Melting Temperature Coating Materials for High Performance Diamonds Wire Saw : Effect of an Additive on Mechanical Properties

2010 ◽  
Vol 59 (6) ◽  
pp. 418-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taisuke HIGASHI ◽  
Makoto INOUE ◽  
Takamasa ONOKI ◽  
Masaru YOKOTA ◽  
Yasunori MURATA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Melting Temperature ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Coating Materials ◽  
Wire Saw

Theory and Simulation of Fiber Texture Formation and Rheology of Carbonaceous Mesophase Fibers

2001 ◽  
Vol 709 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. D. Rey
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Crystals ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Melt Spinning ◽  
Elongational Flow ◽  
Fiber Texture ◽  
Texture Formation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Spinning Process ◽  
Sectional Shape

ABSTRACTCarbonaceous mesophases are discotic nematic liquid crystals that are spun into high performance carbon fibers using the melt spinning process. The spinning process produces a wide range of different fiber textures and cross-sectional shapes. Circular planar polar (PP), circular planar radial (PR) textures, ribbon planar radial (RPR), and ribbon planar line (RPL) textures are ubiquitous ones. This paper presents, solves, and validates a model of mesophase fiber texture formation based on the classical Landau-de Gennes theory of liquid crystals, adapted here to carbonaceous mesophases. The effects of fiber cross-sectional shape and elongational flow on texture formation are characterized. Emphasis is on qualitative model validation using existing experimental data [1, 2]. The results provide additional knowledge on how to optimize and control mesophase fiber textures.

scholarly journals Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Melt Spun Skutterudite-based Thermoelectric Materials

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 984 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huiyuan Geng ◽  
Jialun Zhang ◽  
Tianhong He ◽  
Lixia Zhang ◽  
Jicai Feng
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Spinodal Decomposition ◽  
Microstructure Evolution ◽  
Thermoelectric Materials ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Melt Spinning ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Annealed Sample ◽  
Submicron Scale ◽  
Spinning Process

The rapid solidification of melt spinning has been widely used in the fabrication of high-performance skutterudite thermoelectric materials. However, the microstructure formation mechanism of the spun ribbon and its effects on the mechanical properties are still unclear. Here, we report the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of La–Fe–Co–Sb skutterudite alloys fabricated by both long-term annealing and melt-spinning, followed by sintering approaches. It was found that the skutterudite phase nucleated directly from the under-cooled melt and grew into submicron dendrites during the melt-spinning process. Upon heating, the spun ribbons started to form nanoscale La-rich and La-poor skutterudite phases through spinodal decomposition at temperatures as low as 473 K. The coexistence of the micron-scale grain size, the submicron-scale dendrite segregation and the nanoscale spinodal decomposition leads to high thermoelectric performance and mechanical strength. The maximum three-point bending strength of the melt spinning sample was about 195 MPa, which was 70% higher than that of the annealed sample.

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