Mechanical Properties and Thermal Stability of TiO2 Nanofiller Reinforced Silicone Sealants

2016 ◽  
Vol 864 ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Ananda Manuela S. Mandalihan ◽  
Jaya L. Sitjar ◽  
Eduardo Magdaluyo Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Glass Panel ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Modulus Of Resilience ◽  
Thermal Stability Of ◽  
Physical Crosslinking

Structural sealants are one of the most essential construction materials due to a rising demand of buildings having glass panel faćades. Silicones are the most preferred base component due to their excellent properties appropriate for structural applications. The effect of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanofillers on the mechanical and thermal properties of commercially available silicone-based sealants was investigated. The incorporation of 1 wt% and 2 wt% of TiO2 has caused an increase on the elongation at break SSG4000E and SilPruf SCS2000N sealants while an increase on the modulus of resilience was observed at SilPruf SCS2000N with 1wt% TiO2. The elastic modulus was highest at 5 wt% TiO2 for all sealants. Swelling behavior decreased with increasing nanofiller due to the physical crosslinking effect, thus preventing the diffusion of the solvent into the material. Thermal stability also improved with the incorporation of 2 wt% TiO2 as observed in the increase of the onset temperature of decomposition.

scholarly journals Investigation the effect of Graphene on The Morphology, Mechanical and Thermal properties of PLA/PMMA Blends

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azin Paydayesh ◽  
Ahmad Aref Azar ◽  
Azam Jalali Arani
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Blend Morphology ◽  
Pmma Blends ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

In this work, Poly Lactic Acid/Poly methyl Methacrylate (PLA/PMMA) blends in various compositions prepared and morphology and properties of these blends was investigated. Moreover, the effect of adding different amounts of Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNP) on the morphology of the blends (by SEM), the interaction of nanopalates with polymer phases (by FTIR) and its effect on the mechanical properties and thermal stability of the samples were examined. The results of the study showed that in different amounts of graphene, these plates were preferentially located in the polymer phases dissimilarly and thus, caused the change of the blend morphology. In addition, measuring the mechanical properties by tensile test and results of thermal analysis by TGA indicated the improvement of thermal stability, modulus and mechanical strength and reduction of the elongation at break of graphene containing blends with increasing the loading of GNP. The changing behavior of the mechanical and thermal properties was proportional to the Graphene localization in blend phases.

scholarly journals Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Montmorillonite-Reinforced Polypropylene/Rice Husk Hybrid Nanocomposites

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaliq Majeed ◽  
Ashfaq Ahmed ◽  
Muhammad Saifullah Abu Bakar ◽  
Teuku Meurah Indra Mahlia ◽  
Naheed Saba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposites ◽  
Commercial Application ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Compatibilizing Agent ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

In recent years, there has been considerable interest in the use of natural fibers as potential reinforcing fillers in polymer composites despite their hydrophilicity, which limits their widespread commercial application. The present study explored the fabrication of nanocomposites by melt mixing, using an internal mixer followed by a compression molding technique, and incorporating rice husk (RH) as a renewable natural filler, montmorillonite (MMT) nanoclay as water-resistant reinforcing nanoparticles, and polypropylene-grafted maleic anhydride (PP-g-MAH) as a compatibilizing agent. To correlate the effect of MMT delamination and MMT/RH dispersion in the composites, the mechanical and thermal properties of the composites were studied. XRD analysis revealed delamination of MMT platelets due to an increase in their interlayer spacing, and SEM micrographs indicated improved dispersion of the filler(s) from the use of compatibilizers. The mechanical properties were improved by the incorporation of MMT into the PP/RH system and the reinforcing effect was remarkable as a result of the use of compatibilizing agent. Prolonged water exposure of the prepared samples decreased their tensile and flexural properties. Interestingly, the maximum decrease was observed for PP/RH composites and the minimum was for MMT-reinforced and PP-g-MAH-compatibilized PP/RH composites. DSC results revealed an increase in crystallinity with the addition of filler(s), while the melting and crystallization temperatures remained unaltered. TGA revealed that MMT addition and its delamination in the composite systems improved the thermal stability of the developed nanocomposites. Overall, we conclude that MMT nanoclay is an effective water-resistant reinforcing nanoparticle that enhances the durability, mechanical properties, and thermal stability of composites.

scholarly journals Influence of ingredients on the properties of the flame retardant compound based on polyethylene

2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (11) ◽  
pp. 66-69
Author(s):  
Vu Thang Tran ◽  
◽  
Thi Phuong Hoang ◽  
Ngo Vu Duong ◽  
Thi Phuong Hong Dao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Fire Resistance ◽  
Zinc Stearate ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Melt Index ◽  
Melamine Phosphate ◽  
Index Value ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

In this paper, the effects of a flame retardant system combining ATH/MPP (aluminum hydroxide/melamine phosphate) and the other additives such as zinc stearate (ZnSt) on some properties of flame retardant PE compound based on LDPE were studied. The total flame retardant content was 35% by weight. Mechanical properties (tensile at break, elongation at break), thermal stability, and fire resistance were determined by the respective methods ASTM D638, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and UL-94 test. The obtained results showed that using the combination of ATH/MPP has increased the fire resistance and thermal stability of the PE compound. The sample CT7 (15%ATH/20%MPP/2%ZnSt) achieved the best fire resistance. The mechanical properties increased slightly when increasing the content of MPP and reached the maximum for samples containing only MPP. The SEM micrographs showed that the addition of zinc stearate improved the dispersion of ATH and MPP in the PE matrix. The effect of flame retardant additives and zinc stearate on the melt index value of the PE compound was also surveyed.

Effect of Blend Ratio on the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polyurethane/Silicone Rubber Conductive Material

2018 ◽  
Vol 280 ◽  
pp. 264-269
Author(s):  
Heng Chun Wei ◽  
Teh Pei Leng ◽  
Yeoh Chow Keat
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Silicone Rubber ◽  
Conductive Filler ◽  
Material Testing ◽  
Testing System ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Blend Ratio ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

This work reports on mechanical and thermal properties of a novel polymer blend. Blends were prepared by mixing silicone rubber with diphenyl – 4,4 – dissocyanate in different ratios. Graphene nanoplatelets was added as conductive filler to improve the electrical conductivity of the blends. The mechanical properties, including tensile and tear performances were measured by a material testing system. The thermal stability of the blends was measured by thermogravimetric analysis. Incorporation 20 vol.% of silicone rubber can help to improve the thermal stability of the blend, meanwhile optimum mechanical properties of the blends is achieved.

scholarly journals Recycling of Mixed Poly(Ethylene-terephthalate) and Poly(Lactic Acid)

2019 ◽  
Vol 253 ◽  
pp. 02005
Author(s):  
Daniel Gere ◽  
Tibor Czigany
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Poly Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

Nowadays, PLA is increasingly used as a packaging material, therefore it may appear in the petrol-based polymer waste stream. However, with the today’s mechanical recycling technologies PLA and PET bottles cannot be easily or cheaply separated. Therefore, our goal was to investigate the mechanical, morphological and thermal properties of different PET and PLA compounds in a wide range of compositions. We made different compounds from poly(ethylene-terephthalate) (PET) and poly(lactic acid) (PLA) by extrusion, and injection molded specimens from the compounds. We investigated the mechanical properties and the phase morphology of the samples and the thermal stability of the regranulates. PET and PLA are thermodynamically immiscible, therefore we observed a typical island-sea type morphology in SEM micrographs. When PLA was added, the mechanical properties (tensile strength, modulus, elongation at break and impact strength) changed significantly. The Young’s modulus increased, while elongation at break and impact strength decreased with the increase of the weight fraction of PLA. The TGA results indicated that the incorporation of PLA decreased the thermal stability of the PET/PLA blends.

Preparation and Characterization of Cassava Starch-Chitosan/Montmorillonite Nanocomposites

2011 ◽  
Vol 194-196 ◽  
pp. 484-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xian Zhong Mo ◽  
Chen Mo ◽  
Xiang Qi ◽  
Ren Huan Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Cassava Starch ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Mechanical Properties Testing ◽  
Thermal Stability Of ◽  
Xrd And Tem

Biopolymer cassava starch(ST)-chitosan(CS)/montmorillonite(MMT) nanocomposites were prepared in which MMT was used as nanofiller and diluted acetic acid was used as solvent for dissolving and dispersing cassava starch, chitosan and MMT. XRD and TEM results indicated the formation of an exfoliated nanostructure of ST-CS/MMT nanocomposites. Mechanical properties testing revealed that at the range of the MMT content from 1wt% to 5wt%, tensile strength of the composites increased from 30MPa to 37.5MPa. But the elongation at break fall from 28% to 22% with the increasing of MMT. Obviously, MMT had an enforced effect to the composites. TGA results showed that the nano-dispersed MMT improved the thermal stability of the matrix systematically with the increasing of MMT.

scholarly journals Study on PLA/PA11 Bio-Based Toughening Melt-Blown Nonwovens

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feichao Zhu ◽  
Bin Yu ◽  
Juanjuan Su ◽  
Jian Han
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Average Diameter ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Polyamide 11 ◽  
Rheological Behaviors ◽  
Dispersed Phases ◽  
Thermal Stability Of ◽  
Morphology And Mechanical Properties

AbstractWith aim to improve the mechanical and thermal properties of poly (lactic acid) (PLA) melt-blown nonwovens (MBs), polyamide 11 (PA11) was melt blended with PLA at the weight proportions of PLA/PA11 (95/5, 90/10, 85/15, 80/20), and the corresponding PLA/PA11 MBs were also manufactured. The crystallization, thermal and rheological behaviors of PLA/PA11 blends were investigated. PLA/PA11 MBs were also characterized by morphology and mechanical properties. The results indicated that PA11, as globular dispersed phases, formed confined crystals and could improve the thermal stability of PLA matrix. The viscosity of PLA/PA11 blends was slightly increased but the rheological behaviors of “shear-thinning” kept unchanged in comparison with PLA. The average diameter of PLA/PA11 MB fibers was slightly increased, whereas the toughness of PLA/PA11 MBs including the strength and elongation were efficiently enhanced compared with those of PLA MBs.

Thermoplastic Elastomer Nanocomposites of Polypropylene/Ethylene Octene Copolymer/Carbon Nanotubes

2012 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 691-695
Author(s):  
Saowaroj Chuayjuljit ◽  
Thitima Rupunt
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Thermoplastic Elastomer ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Ethylene Octene Copolymer ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

The focus of this study is to investigate the influences of ethylene octene copolymer (EOC) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the mechanical properties (tensile and flexural properties) and thermal stability of polypropylene (PP)-based thermoplastic elastomer nanocomposites. The PP/EOC blends were prepared at two different weight ratios, 80/20 and 70/30 (w/w) PP/EOC, and each blend was compounded with a very low loading of CNTs (0.5-2 parts by weight per hundred of the PP/EOC resin). Both PP/EOC blends exhibited a higher elongation at break but a lower tensile strength, Young’s modulus and flexural strength as compared with those of the neat PP. However, the addition of CNTs caused a slightly change in the tensile strength and flexural strength but a more significant change in the Young’s modulus and elongation at break. The Young’s modulus and elongation at break of the PP/EOC blends were improved by filling with the appropriate loading of the CNTs. Thus, the combined use of EOC and CNTs can provide the balanced mechanical properties to the PP. Moreover, thermogravimetric analysis showed an improvement in the thermal stability of PP by the presence of both EOC and CNTs.

Effect of Compatilizers on Morphology and Properties of Natural Rubber/Polyvinyl Alcohol (NR/PVA) Blends

2014 ◽  
Vol 960-961 ◽  
pp. 262-269
Author(s):  
Ke Chen ◽  
Rui Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Graft Copolymerization ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Latex Compounding ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

The natural rubber/polyvinyl alcohol (NR/PVA) blends containing various compatilizers grafted from NR were prepared using latex compounding techniques. The effects of various compatilizers on the morphology, mechanical properties and thermal behaviors were studied. The interface compatible performance of the blends were greatly improved with the presence of the compatilizers, and the phase dispertion of the blends achieved the best effect under the action of epoxidized natural rubber (ENR). The onset temperature of the thermal decomposition of ENR and graft copolymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) onto NR (NR-g-PMMA) increased obviously, but the maleic anhydride grafted onto NR (NR-g-MAH) drop obviously comparing to that of NR. The thermal stability of the blends were inferior to NR. With the presence of ENR, the tensile strength and elongation at break obtained great value which was ascribed the presence of the best phase dispertion, while the tear strength and shore A hardness obtained great value due to the addition of MAH-g-NR.

Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polylactic Acid Filled Rice Straw

2015 ◽  
Vol 815 ◽  
pp. 34-38
Author(s):  
Nurul Hani Md Zubir ◽  
S.T. Sam ◽  
H. Kamarudin ◽  
S. Ragunathan ◽  
N.Z. Noriman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Rice Straw ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Fiber Loading ◽  
Biodegradable Composites ◽  
Roll Mill ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

Natural fiber reinforced polylactic acid based biocomposites are broadly considered by the researchers to compete with non-renewable petroleum based products. In this study, the biodegradable composites which are the polylactic acid, PLA and rice straw, RS were prepared by using heated two roll-mill at 180°C. Mechanical properties showed that the tensile strength and elongation at break, Eb decreased with the increasing of RS while the Young’s modulus had increased. The TGA results confirmed that thermal stability of PLA with RS composites decreased when the RS fiber loading increased.

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