POLYMER ELECTROLYTE BLENDS OF MONO-CARBOXYLIC ACID–MODIFIED EPOXIDIZED NATURAL RUBBER AND POLY(ETHYLENEOXIDE)

2018 ◽  
Vol 91 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-135
Author(s):  
Wan Nurhidayah A. Karim ◽  
Jin Guan Ng ◽  
Chin Han Chan ◽  
Rosiyah Yahya ◽  
Seng Neon Gan
Keyword(s):  
Benzoic Acid ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Lithium Perchlorate ◽  
Weight Fraction ◽  
Resonance Spectroscopy ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Ring Opening Reaction ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Ring Open

ABSTRACT Natural rubber with 50% of isoprene units epoxidized (ENR50) was treated with excess of mono-carboxylic acids to completely ring open the epoxide groups. The reaction was carried out by heating ENR50 dissolved in toluene with each of acetic and benzoic acid separately at 105 °C. The ring-opening reaction has produced hydroxyl –OH and ester –O-COR groups, leading to an increase in Tg. The products were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis, and differential scanning calorimetry. By the solution casting method, each of the modified ENR50s was blended with poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) in various ratios in toluene, and 2% lithium perchlorate (LiCIO4) was added as the dopant. Results show that the modified ENR and PEO formed incompatible blends. The PEO spherulite growth rate in the blends increased with PEO content. The electrical conductivity was found to increase with the weight fraction of PEO in the blend. At the ratio of 25/75, the acetic acid–modified ENR50/PEO blend exhibits a conductivity value of 3.1 × 10−8 S cm−1. The benzoic acid–modified ENR50/PEO achieved conductivity of 5.8 × 10−7 S cm−1 at the ratio of 30/70. These blends form conducting polymer electrolytes with potential application in batteries.

Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Multi-Generations Hyperbranched Polyurethane Based on Isophorone Diisocyanate

2012 ◽  
Vol 554-556 ◽  
pp. 126-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shun Yin ◽  
Ning Sun ◽  
Chun Yun Feng ◽  
Zhi Mou Wu ◽  
Zhao Hua Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Degradation Mechanism ◽  
Resonance Spectroscopy ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Thermal Gravimetric ◽  
Isophorone Diisocyanate ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Degradation Temperature ◽  
Hyperbranched Polyurethane

A series of different generation hyperbranched polyurethane(HBPU) was synthesized based on the raw materials of isophorone diisocyanate(IPDI) and diethanolamine(DEOA). Their structure, thermal degradation mechanism and glass transition temperature(Tg) were characterized by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy(NMR), thermal gravimetric analysis(TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry(DSC). The results showed that: the yield of each generation HBPU was up to 90%, different generation HBPU had almost the same initial degradation temperature(about at 200°C) and they all had two decomposition platforms; with the increase of generation, Tg increased from 107.2°C to 132.1°C. The gloss and hardness of the HBPU coatings were significantly improved.

Synthesis and Characterization of Poly (styrene-co-butyl acrylate)/Silica Aerogel Nanocomposites by in situ AGET ATRP: Investigating Thermal Properties

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (10) ◽  
pp. 955-962 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khezrollah Khezri ◽  
Yousef Fazli
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Butyl Acrylate ◽  
Silica Aerogel ◽  
Size Exclusion ◽  
Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Resonance Spectroscopy ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Exclusion Chromatography

AbstractHydrophilic silica aerogel nanoparticles surface was modified with hexamethyldisilazane. Then, the resultant modified nanoparticles were used in random copolymerization of styrene and butyl acrylate via activators generated by electron transfer for atom transfer radical polymerization. Conversion and molecular weight determinations were performed using gas and size exclusion chromatography respectively. Addition of modified nanoparticles by 3 wt% results in a decrease of conversion from 68 to 46 %. Molecular weight of copolymer chains decreases from 12,500 to 7,500 g.mol–1 by addition of 3 wt% modified nanoparticles; however, PDI values increase from 1.1 to 1.4. Proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy results indicate that the molar ratio of each monomer in the copolymer chains is approximately similar to the initial selected mole ratio of them. Increasing thermal stability of the nanocomposites is demonstrated by thermal gravimetric analysis. Differential scanning calorimetry also shows a decrease in glass transition temperature by increasing modified silica aerogel nanoparticles.

UNRAVELING THE MYSTERY OF NATURAL RUBBER BIOSYNTHESIS. PART I: INVESTIGATION OF THE COMPOSITION AND GROWTH OF IN VITRO NATURAL RUBBER USING HIGH RESOLUTION SIZE EXCLUSION CHROMATOGRAPHY

2011 ◽  
Vol 84 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chengching K. Chiang ◽  
Wenshuang Xie ◽  
Colleen McMahan ◽  
Judit E. Puskas
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Size Exclusion Chromatography ◽  
Weight Fraction ◽  
Size Exclusion ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
In Vitro Synthesis ◽  
Rubber Biosynthesis ◽  
Exclusion Chromatography

Abstract Monitoring the growth of in vitro natural rubber was accomplished by high resolution size exclusion chromatography, SEC. Washed rubber particles isolated from H. brasiliensis latex, containing the rubber transferase enzyme, were used to catalyze the polymerization of synthetic isopentenyl pyrophosphate monomer in the presence of farnesyl pyrophosphate initiator. The high-resolution SEC was able to detect the formation of new rubber. Changes in the low molecular weight fraction were also detected. Gravimetric analysis revealed ∼30% mass gain after the in vitro synthesis. The overall gel content was found to be reduced, which further supported the formation of new rubber. This is the first report that utilizes high-resolution SEC to monitor the in vitro NR growth without the use of radiolabeling.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Eugenol-Based Silicon-Containing Benzoxazines and Their Applications as Bio-Based Organic Coatings

Coatings ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinyue Dai ◽  
Shimin Yang ◽  
Na Teng ◽  
Yuan Liu ◽  
Xiaoqing Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Moisture Absorption ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Resonance Spectroscopy ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Good Thermal Stability ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Ring Opening Reaction ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Excellent Adhesion

In this work, several bio-based main-chain type benzoxazine oligomers (MCBO) were synthesized from eugenol derivatives via polycondensation reaction with paraformaldehyde and different diamine. Afterwards, their chemical structures were confirmed by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (1H-NMR). The curing reaction was monitored by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and FT-IR. The polybenzoxazine films were prepared via thermal ring-opening reaction of benzoxazine groups without solvent, and their thermodynamic properties, thermal stability, and coating properties were investigated in detail. Results indicated that the cured films exhibited good thermal stability and mechanical properties, showing 10% thermal weight loss (Td10%) temperature as high as 408 °C and modulus at a room temperature of 2100 MPa as well as the glass transition temperature of 123 °C. In addition, the related coatings exhibited high hardness, excellent adhesion, good flexibility, low moisture absorption, and outstanding solvent resistance.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Esterification Catalysts in the Synthesis of Poly(Ethylene Vanillate)

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 822
Author(s):  
Eleftheria Xanthopoulou ◽  
Alexandra Zamboulis ◽  
Zoi Terzopoulou ◽  
Margaritis Kostoglou ◽  
Dimitrios N. Bikiaris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Evolved Gas Analysis ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Polymeric Materials ◽  
Gas Analysis ◽  
Color Measurement ◽  
Resonance Spectroscopy ◽  
Antimony Trioxide ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Titanium Butoxide ◽  
Poly Ethylene

Over the last few decades, bio-based polymers have attracted considerable attention from both academic and industrial fields regarding the minimization of the environmental impact arising from the excessive use of petrochemically-based polymeric materials. In this context, poly(ethylene vanillate) (PEV), an alipharomatic polyester prepared from 4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-3-methoxybenzoic acid, a monomer originating from lignin-derived vanillic acid, has shown promising thermal and mechanical properties. Herein, the effects of three different catalysts, namely titanium butoxide (TBT), titanium isopropoxide (TIS), and antimony trioxide (Sb2O3), on the synthesis of PEV via a two-stage melt polycondensation method are investigated. The progress of the reaction is assessed using various complementary techniques, such as intrinsic viscosity measurement (IV), end group analysis (AV), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The thermal stability of the produced polyesters is studied by evolved gas analysis mass spectrometry (EGA-MS). Moreover, as the discoloration in polymers affects their applications, color measurement is performed here. Finally, theoretical kinetic studies are carried out to rationalize the experimental observations.

Natural rubber grafted poly(methyl methacrylate) as compatibilizer in 50/50 natural rubber/nitrile rubber blend

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 422-439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supat Moolsin ◽  
Nattawud Saksayamkul ◽  
Adul Na Wichien
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Graft Copolymers ◽  
Nitrile Rubber ◽  
Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Tensile Fracture ◽  
Resonance Spectroscopy ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Oil Resistance

The effects of graft copolymers applied as compatibilizers for natural rubber/nitrile rubber (NR/NBR) blends at 50/50 (w/w) on cure characteristics, mechanical properties, thermal properties, oil resistance, and morphology were investigated. The graft copolymers of methyl methacrylate (MMA) onto NR initiated by benzoyl peroxide (NR- g-PMMA<BPO>) and by potassium persulfate (NR- g-PMMA<PPS>) under emulsion polymerization were synthesized and used to compatibilize the blends. The structures of the copolymers were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. NR was blended with NBR via a two-roll mill at 70°C under the compatibilizer loading ranging from 0 to 10 parts per hundred of rubber (phr). The results showed that the tensile property and tear strength of the blends increased with the increasing amount of NR- g-PMMA<BPO> as a compatibilizer. Thermal aging determined in terms of tensile properties exhibited the smaller difference between before and after aging in an oven with the increasing compatibilizer loading. The morphology of the compatibilized NR/NBR vulcanizates was investigated by scanning electron microscopy of the tensile fracture surfaces, which exhibited the improvement of interfacial adhesion between the two rubber phases. The thermal properties of compatibilized NR/NBR vulcanizates were reported in terms of a glass transition temperature under differential scanning calorimetry and dynamic mechanical analysis. The incorporation of an appropriate amount of the compatibilizer into the blends apparently improved the oil resistance of NR. Among them, the blend filled with 7.5 phr of NR- g-PMMA<BPO> showed the lowest volume change in IRM 903 oil.

The Study of Recycled Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) Nanofibres from Pet Bottle

2016 ◽  
Vol 848 ◽  
pp. 3-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pornchaloem Naksuwan ◽  
Michal Komárek ◽  
Jana Salačová ◽  
Jiří Militký
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric ◽  
Recycled Pet ◽  
Melt Electrospinning ◽  
Poly Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Electrospinning Method ◽  
Poly Ethylene

Bottles made from poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) can be recycled and reused the material to reduce the amount of waste going into landfills. In this study, electrospun fibres from recycled PET were produced by a melt-electrospinning method. The effect of the melting temperature, applied voltage and distance between die and collector on the morphology of the electrospun fibres was investigated. Thermal properties of recycled PET were characterized by a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and a thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA). It was observed that recycled PET granules were melted at a temperature of 260, 290 and 310 °C, the melt polymer was electrospun at a high voltage of 38 kV and electrospinning was carried out at a distance of 12 cm. The Recycled PET electrospun had diameters ranging from 45 to 65 µm.

The effect of crystallization properties influenced by 2-methyl-1,3–propanediol units on the optical properties of modified poly(ethylene terephthalate)

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiu-xia Wang ◽  
Fu-chen Zhang ◽  
De-zhi Qu ◽  
Yong-ping Bai
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Crystallization Rate ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Crystallization Properties ◽  
Poly Ethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Poly Ethylene

In this study, the preparation and properties of poly(ethylene terephthalate-co-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol) copolyester (PEMT) were reported. The PEMT crystallization properties, optical properties, thermal properties, rheological properties, and other properties were characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR), differential scanning calorimetry, thermo gravimetric analysis, ultraviolet visible near-infrared (UV-VIS-NIR) spectroscopy, polarizing microscope crystal culture, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and rheometer. It was proved that the crystallization abilities and crystallization rate of PEMT copolyesters were significantly affected by the content of 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol (MPO) units; the copolyester becomes amorphous when the content of MPO units exceeded 20 mol%. According to the XRD data, the diffraction peaks of PEMT remained unchanged compared with those of poly(ethylene terephthalate). The transmittance of copolyesters displayed a tendency of increasing at first and then declining with the increase in MPO. In addition to the crystallization properties, the transmittance of copolyesters was also affected by the extent of yellowing. When the MPO addition was less than 20 mol%, PEMT can maintain good thermal decomposition performance and processability.

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