scholarly journals Study of Surface Mechanical Characteristics of ABS/PC Blends Using Nanoindentation

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 637
Author(s):  
Saira Bano ◽  
Tanveer Iqbal ◽  
Naveed Ramzan ◽  
Ujala Farooq
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Polymer Blends ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ◽  
Maximum Load ◽  
Indentation Load ◽  
Melt Processing ◽  
Indentation Hardness ◽  
Nano Indentation ◽  
Butadiene Styrene

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and polycarbonate (PC) are considered a well-known class of engineering thermoplastics due to their efficient use in automotive, 3D printing, and electronics. However, improvement in toughness, processability, and thermal stability is achieved by mixing together ABS and PC. The present study focuses on the understanding of surface mechanical characterization of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and polycarbonate (PC) blends using nano-indentation. Polymer blends sheets with three different proportions of ABS/PC (75:25, 50:50, and 25:75) were fabricated via melt-processing and thermal press. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy was performed to analyze the intermolecular interactions between the blends’ components. To understand the surface mechanical properties of ABS and PC blends, a sufficient number of nano-indentation tests were performed at a constant loading rate to a maximum load of 100 mN. Creeping effects were observed at the end of loading and start of unloading section. Elastic modulus, indentation hardness, and creep values were measured as a function of penetration displacement in the quasi-continuous stiffness mode (QCSM) indentation. Load-displacement curves indicated an increase in the displacement with the increase in ABS contents while a decreasing trend was observed in the hardness and elastic modulus values as the ABS content was increased. We believe this study would provide an effective pathway for developing new polymer blends with enhanced mechanical performance.

scholarly journals Study on the Influence of the Grind Percentage Over the Surface Hardness and Modulus of Elasticity of Parts Made of ABS, P6.6 and POM through Nanoindentation

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-70
Author(s):  
Gheorghe Radu Emil Maries ◽  
Constantin Bungau ◽  
Dan Chira ◽  
Traian Costea ◽  
Danut-Eugeniu Mosteanu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Surface Hardness ◽  
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ◽  
The Other ◽  
Indentation Hardness ◽  
Indentation Modulus ◽  
Maximum Hardness ◽  
New Material ◽  
Butadiene Styrene

This paper analyzes the indentation hardness and the indentation elastic modulus variation depending on the variation of the grind percentage of polymer, when the other factors that can influence the injection molding remain unchanged. The analyzed polymers were: acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ABS MAGNUM 3453, polyamide PA 6.6 TECHNYL AR218V30 Blak and polyoxymethylene POM EUROTAL C9 NAT. The samples that were studied had different compositions in new and grinding material. The G-Series Basic Hardness Modulus at a Depth method was used. The increase of the grind percentage of ABS (from 0 to 100 %) leads to insignificant changes in the indentation hardness, indentation modulus, and maximum force applied to samples of tested material. The maximum hardness (0.137 GPa) of PA 6.6 is recorded in the case of the sample with 80% grind content, and the maximum hardness of POM is recorded as well in the case of the sample with 80% grind content, as being 0.215 GPa. The variation of the grind content in the analyzed samples determines changes in the evaluated parameters, depending on the type of polymer. Combining the new material with grind in proportions experimentally established for each techno polymer leads to changes in their mechanical properties.

scholarly journals A Statistical Analysis on the Effect of Antioxidants on the Thermal-Oxidative Stability of Commercial Mass- and Emulsion-Polymerized ABS

Polymers ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rudinei Fiorio ◽  
Dagmar D’hooge ◽  
Kim Ragaert ◽  
Ludwig Cardon
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Oxidative Stability ◽  
Synergetic Effect ◽  
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ◽  
Melt Processing ◽  
Processing Conditions ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Thermal Oxidative Stability ◽  
Industrial Context ◽  
Butadiene Styrene

In the present work, statistical analysis (16 processing conditions and 2 virgin unmodified samples) is performed to study the influence of antioxidants (AOs) during acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene terpolymer (ABS) melt-blending (220 °C) on the degradation of the polybutadiene (PB) rich phase, the oxidation onset temperature (OOT), the oxidation peak temperature (OP), and the yellowing index (YI). Predictive equations are constructed, with a focus on three commercial AOs (two primary: Irganox 1076 and 245; and one secondary: Irgafos 168) and two commercial ABS types (mass- and emulsion-polymerized). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results indicate that the nitrile absorption peak at 2237 cm−1 is recommended as reference peak to identify chemical changes in the PB content. The melt processing of unmodified ABSs promotes a reduction in OOT and OP, and promotes an increase in the YI. ABS obtained by mass polymerization shows a higher thermal-oxidative stability. The addition of a primary AO increases the thermal-oxidative stability, whereas the secondary AO only increases OP. The addition of the two primary AOs has a synergetic effect resulting in higher OOT and OP values. Statistical analysis shows that OP data are influenced by all three AO types, but 0.2 m% of Irganox 1076 displays high potential in an industrial context.

scholarly journals The Effect of Disinfectants Absorption and Medical Decontamination on the Mechanical Performance of 3D-Printed ABS Parts

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 4249
Author(s):  
Diana Popescu ◽  
Florin Baciu ◽  
Catalin Gheorghe Amza ◽  
Cosmin Mihai Cotrut ◽  
Rodica Marinescu
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Medical Devices ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Air Gaps ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Gas Plasma ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Butadiene Styrene

Producing parts by 3D printing based on the material extrusion process determines the formation of air gaps within layers even at full infill density, while external pores can appear between adjacent layers making prints permeable. For the 3D-printed medical devices, this open porosity leads to the infiltration of disinfectant solutions and body fluids, which might pose safety issues. In this context, this research purpose is threefold. It investigates which 3D printing parameter settings are able to block or reduce permeation, and it experimentally analyzes if the disinfectants and the medical decontamination procedure degrade the mechanical properties of 3D-printed parts. Then, it studies acetone surface treatment as a solution to avoid disinfectants infiltration. The absorption tests results indicate the necessity of applying post-processing operations for the reusable 3D-printed medical devices as no manufacturing settings can ensure enough protection against fluid intake. However, some parameter settings were proven to enhance the sealing, in this sense the layer thickness being the most important factor. The experimental outcomes also show a decrease in the mechanical performance of 3D-printed ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) instruments treated by acetone cold vapors and then medical decontaminated (disinfected, cleaned, and sterilized by hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization) in comparison to the control prints. These results should be acknowledged when designing and 3D printing medical instruments.

scholarly journals Microstructure and Mechanical Performance of Additively Manufactured Aluminum 2024-T3/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Hybrid Joints Using an AddJoining Technique

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 864 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rielson Falck ◽  
Jorge F. dos Santos ◽  
Sergio T. Amancio-Filho
Keyword(s):  
Composite Structures ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ◽  
Fracture Morphology ◽  
Lap Joints ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Coated Metal ◽  
Hybrid Joints ◽  
The One ◽  
Butadiene Styrene

AddJoining is an emerging technique that combines the principles of the joining method and additive manufacturing. This technology is an alternative method to produce metal–polymer (composite) structures. Its viability was demonstrated for the material combination composed of aluminum 2024-T3 and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene to form hybrid joints. The influence of the isolated process parameters was performed using the one-factor-at-a-time approach, and analyses of variance were used for statistical analysis. The mechanical performance of single-lap joints varied from 910 ± 59 N to 1686 ± 39 N. The mechanical performance thus obtained with the optimized joining parameters was 1686 ± 39 N, which failed by the net-tension failure mode with a failure pattern along the 45° bonding line. The microstructure of the joints and the fracture morphology of the specimens were studied using optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. From the microstructure point of view, proper mechanical interlocking was achieved between the coated metal substrate and 3D-printed polymer. This investigation can be used as a base for further improvements on the mechanical performance of AddJoining hybrid-layered applications.

scholarly journals Correction: Falck, R. et al. Microstructure and Mechanical Performance of Additively Manufactured Aluminum 2024-T3/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Hybrid Joints by AddJoining Technique. Materials 2019, 12, 864

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1460
Author(s):  
Rielson Falck ◽  
Jorge F. dos Santos ◽  
Sergio T. Amancio-Filho
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ◽  
Hybrid Joints ◽  
Butadiene Styrene

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