Study on Structure and Property of Broussonetia papyrifera (BP) Fiber

2010 ◽  
Vol 146-147 ◽  
pp. 1593-1596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Zhang ◽  
Li Jun Qu ◽  
Xiao Qing Guo

The morphology and structure of Broussonetia papyrifera(BP) bast and fiber were investigated by SEM, OM, FT-IR and X-ray analysis, and chemical composition of BP bast was analyzed. The results show that the cellulose content in the BP bast can be as high as 63.76%. BP fibers arrange parallel in the bast, which are linked by pection. The cross-section of PB fibers are irregular round with lumens that are almost invisible in the completely mature fibers. The crystallinity of the fiber could reach 83.26%. Most impurities such as hemi-cellulose, lignin, pectin could be effectively removed by degumming, while cellulosic structure is not changed. BP fiber has good mechanical properties, but the single fiber is too short to spin alone.

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1085
Author(s):  
Patricia Castaño-Rivera ◽  
Isabel Calle-Holguín ◽  
Johanna Castaño ◽  
Gustavo Cabrera-Barjas ◽  
Karen Galvez-Garrido ◽  
...  

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.


2011 ◽  
Vol 284-286 ◽  
pp. 377-381
Author(s):  
Ji Chu Zhang ◽  
Ze Peng Zhang ◽  
Bo Hu ◽  
Gang Liu

In this paper, Ca2+-montmorillonite (Ca2+-Mt) was modified with cationic surfactant hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium Bromide (CTAB) directly, without changing Ca2+-Mt into Na+-montmorillonite (Na+-Mt). X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), contact angle tests and rotary viscosity tests were used to characterize the structure and property of the organo-montmorillonite. The results of XRD show that interlayer space (d001) of the product is 4.05nm. The results of TGA indicate the ratio of weight loss of the organic components in the product is 37.7%. The results of FT-IR indicate there are organic components and hardly any water molecules in the product. All these findings indicate that the CTAB has intercalated into the galleries of Ca2+-Mt. Contact angle tests shows the product is well hydrophobic and the hydrophobic property is as good as that of organo-montmorillonite modified from Na+-Mt. Rotary viscosity tests show that the viscosity of the product at the rotational speed of 6R/min is 1226mPa·s, much better than that of the organo- montmorillonite modified from Na+-Mt which is 1070 mPa·s. The thixotropy index of the product is 9.22, much better than that of the organo-montmorillonite modified from Na+-Mt which is 5.88. It can be concluded that organo-montmorillonite with perfect interlayer expansion and thixotropic property was prepared by modifying Ca2+-Mt with CTAB directly.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruixin Mi ◽  
Z. Z. Shao ◽  
F. Vollrath

Abstract Demand for rhino horn is driving poaching with devastating effect for the few individuals left of the few species surviving from this once numerous, widespread and cosmopolitan clade of pachyderms. We bundled together tail hairs of the rhino’s ubiquitous near relative, the horse, to be glued together with a bespoke matrix of regenerated silk mimicking the collagenous component of the real horn. This approach allowed us to fabricate composite structures that were confusingly similar to real rhino horn in look, feel and properties. Spectral and thermal FT-IR, DSC and TGA analysis demonstrated the similar chemical composition and thermo-mechanical properties between the natural and the faux horns.


2010 ◽  
Vol 113-116 ◽  
pp. 1712-1715
Author(s):  
Cheng Yu Wang ◽  
Chang Yu Liu ◽  
Jian Li

The preparation of hydrophobic CaCO3-wood composite through a double-diffusive method using dodecanoic acid as organic substrate is demonstrated. The product was characterized by the contact angle analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The mechanical properties of the product were measured. The results show that the synthesized CaCO3 fills in the wood cell and covers the surface of wood. The CaCO3-wood composite is hydrophobic. The mechanical properties of wood composite have significantly increased.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joo Hyung Lee ◽  
Seong Hun Kim

Abstract Incorporation of nanofillers into polyurethane (PU) is a promising technique for enhancing its thermal and mechanical properties. Silane grafting has been used as a surface treatment for the functionalization of graphene oxide (GO) with numerous reactive sites dispersed on its basal plane and edge. In this study, amine-grafted GO was prepared using silanization of GO with (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane. The functionalized graphene oxide (fGO) was characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Next, it was introduced in PU fabricated using polycaprolactone diol, castor oil, and hexamethylene diisocyanate. The fGO–PU nanocomposites were in turn characterized by FT-IR, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, and a universal testing machine. The results obtained from these analyses showed changes in structural thermal properties, as well as improved thermal stability and mechanical properties because of the strong interfacial adhesion between the fGO and the PU matrix.


2006 ◽  
Vol 530-531 ◽  
pp. 709-714 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edcleide Maria Araújo ◽  
Amanda D. de Oliveira ◽  
Renata Barbosa ◽  
Tomás Jefférson Alves de Mélo

In this work, polyethylene/montmorillonite clay nanocomposites were produced by melt intercalation. The clays were treated with quaternary ammonium salts and then treated and untreated clays were introduced in polyethylene. The clays were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). The nanocomposites were characterized by mechanical and flammability properties. The results showed that the mechanical properties were improved by introduction of organoclay in polyethylene matrix. By adding only 3wt% montmorillonite, the burning rate of the nanocomposites was reduced by 17% in relation to PE matrix.


2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 1593-1597 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Balga ◽  
D. Ostroushko ◽  
K. Saksl ◽  
E. Mazancová ◽  
O. Milković

Abstract In the article we analyzed shape, local mechanical properties, chemical and phase composition of Magnesium/Aluminium cladded material prepared by explosion welding. In particular we focus our investigation on Mg/Al interface and areas close to the joint. Hardness of the joined materials measured far from their interface is similar for both materials, however in the region of interface the hardness drops down by 40%. Phase transformations in the interface was examined by a hard X-ray micro-diffraction experiment performed at beamline P07 at PETRA III at the energy of 99 keV which helped us identify in Al: fcc-Al, Al2Cu tetragonal and Al7Cu2Fe tetragonal and in Mg: hcp-Mg, Mg2Si cubic phases. In the interface we haven’t observed any new intermetallics, but computation of lattice parameters and profiles of Al and Mg peaks proved an existence of solid solution with different gradient of chemical composition.


2019 ◽  
Vol 793 ◽  
pp. 59-63
Author(s):  
Wei Dong Li ◽  
Xuan Li ◽  
Ming Hui Xu

The morphology, microfiber structure, crystalline structure, mechanical properties and thermal behavior of the Akund were studied with SEM, FT-IR, TG and XRD analysis, and compared with cotton fibers. Its mechanical properties, moisture content and moisture regain were tested, and its solubility was analyzed in different solutions.


2018 ◽  
Vol 792 ◽  
pp. 89-97
Author(s):  
Xiao Feng Zhao ◽  
Zi Li Yu ◽  
Cong Li Fu ◽  
Xiu Li Wang

For many excellent graphene derivatives, tailoring the material properties is crucial to get a broader application. In the present work, a series of fluorinated graphene oxide (FGO) with various oxidation degree were synthesized using a modified Hummers method at different reaction temperatures. The structure and property of FGO were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infra-red spectra (FT-IR), X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS) and Zeta potential analysis. The results indicate that the oxygen contents range from 5.61 % to 21.96 % in FGO can be tuned by altering the reaction temperatures. The oxygen in FGO is presented mainly in the form of epoxide and carboxyl groups. With increasing reaction temperature from 50 °C to 90 °C, the oxygen content in FGO decreases and thicker multilayered FGO is formed with lower dispersibility.


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