The Effect of Oxetane as Active Diluent on Cationic UV Curing System of Fluorine-Containing Epoxy Prepolymer

A series of fluorine-containing polyacrylic epoxy (FPAE) prepolymers with different fluorine content and molecular weight are synthesized by solution free radical polymerization of hexafluorobutyl methacrylate (HFBMA), butyl acrylate (BA), and glycidyl methacrylate (GMA). The synthesized prepolymers show high conversion and low volume shrinkage. The effect of different types of active diluent for the cationic UV curing of FPAE was investigated, among which oxetane exhibits better comprehensive property than epoxy and vinyl ether. The formulations with the optimal ratio of different functionality oxetane combination show good flexibility, adhesion, hydrophobicity, and antistain property.

Comprehensive Property Investigation of Mold Inhibitor Treated Raw Cotton and Ramie Fabric

At present, research rarely focuses on side effects of the use of mold inhibitors on raw cotton and ramie fabric. Four different mold inhibitors (dimethyl fumarate (DMF), ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate (EHB), propyl p-hydroxybenzoate (PHB), and calcium sorbate (CS)) were used to treat raw cotton and ramie fabric through a dipping method. The optical properties, wettability, thermal conductivity, thermal stability, and combustion properties of treated cotton and ramie samples have been investigated. The reflectance of UV light was improved by the addition of mold inhibitors. In addition, the presence of EHB, PHB, and CS improved the wettability of raw cotton and ramie fabric. It was found that thermal conductivity was slightly increased, influencing the heat insulation effect of the fabrics. Since the additives are flammable, the presence of DMF, EHB, and PHB caused an increase in pHRR and THR for combustion of cotton samples. This addition of CS caused a decrease in pHRR and THR of cotton due to the flame retardancy of CS. This comprehensive investigation of the properties of raw cotton and ramie fabrics treated with these materials should provide a basis for the choice of mold inhibitors.

Preparation of Salicylic Nitrile through Direct Catalytic Dehydration of Salicylamide with Immobilized Phosphoric Acid as Catalyst

Salicylic nitrile was prepared through direct catalytic dehydration of salicylamide under high temperature using immobilized phosphoric acid as catalyst. The catalytic performances of different catalysts were evaluated according to the analytic results of GC-MS, and the feasibility about the preparation of salicylic nitrile by direct catalytic dehydration of salicylamide was investigated according to the composition of product determinated by GC analysis (area nomalization). Experimental results indicated the comprehensive property of silica gel supported phosphoric acid was the best one among all of the catalysts utilized in this study. When the temperature of catalyst bed was 480 ± 10º and silica gel supported phosphoric acid was utilized as catalyst, the conversion ratio of salicylamide was 88.79%, the selectivity to salicylic nitrile was 97.97% and the yields of salicylic nitrile could up to 86.99%. Meanwhile, the experimental results showed the increase of temperature of catalyst bed could result in the increase of the conversation of salicylamide, but much more by-product could be formed when the temperature of catalyst bed was too high.

Influence of Thermochromic Pigment Powder on Properties of Waterborne Primer Film for Chinese Fir

This study chose organic thermochromic pigment powder and waterborne wood primer as the paint base, and Chinese fir board as the substrate to prepare thermochromic waterborne coatings with different concentrations of thermochromic pigment powder. The best concentration of thermochromic pigment powder for waterborne primer film on Chinese fir surface was explored. The experimental results showed that the color-changing property of the primer film was the best when the concentration of pigment powder in primer film was 5.0%–10%. There was a negative correlation between the gloss of the primer and the concentration of pigment powder. The gloss of the primer film was the highest when the concentration of pigment powder was 5%. When the concentration of pigment powder is 0%–20% and 25.0%–30%, the adhesion of the coating is grade 0 and grade 1, respectively. The resistance to the impact of primer film increased with the increase of concentration of pigment powder, but the resistance to the impact of primer film with 0%–30% of thermochromic pigment powder concentration was similar. Scanning electron microscopy showed that the higher the concentration of thermochromic pigment powder, the more particles and agglomeration. When the concentration of pigment powder was 5%, the distribution of particles was uniform and no agglomeration, and the microstructure of primer film was the best. Infrared spectroscopy showed that there was no difference in the composition of the paint film from 0% to 30%. The results showed that the comprehensive property of waterborne primer film on Chinese fir was better when the pigment concentration was 5%. Waterborne thermochromic primer film provides a potential application for the development of intelligent furniture in different temperature ranges.

The Influence of Selective Laser Melting Process Parameters on the Property of TiAlN/TiN Multilayer Coating on the 316L Steel

Selective laser melting (SLM) is an important advanced additive manufacturing technology. The existing SLM products cannot fully meet the requirements of high-precision and strength of the mechanical component because of their defects. The TiAlN/TiN multilayer coating can improve the surface property of SLM products. The present work aims to explore the influences of different process parameters of SLM on the property of TiAlN/TiN multilayer coating plating on the 361L specimen and the mechanism of these influences. Taking laser power, scanning speed, and scanning space as factors, an orthogonal experiment was designed. The TiAlN/TiN multilayer coating specimens can be obtained by plating on the 361L specimen, fabricated by the process parameters of SLM on the orthogonal experiment. The surface topographies and properties of TiAlN/TiN multilayer coating were tested, the influences of SLM process parameters on TiAlN/TiN multilayer coating were analyzed, and the optimal process parameter was obtained. The electron microscope images revealed that the surface morphology of TiAlN/TiN multilayer coating plating on the SLM specimen was relatively flat, and there were some macro-particles in different sizes and pin holes dispersed on it. The thickness of the TiAlN/TiN multilayer coating was 2.77–3.29 μm. The microhardness value of coating SLM specimen was more than four times that of the uncoated SLM specimen and the wear rates of the uncoated specimen were 2–4 times that of the corresponding coating specimen. The comprehensive analysis shows that the laser power had the greatest influence on the comprehensive property of the coating. The primary cause of the influence of SLM process parameters on the properties of the TiAlN/TiN multilayer coating was preliminarily discussed. When the laser power was 170 W, the scanning speed was 1,100 mm/s, and the scanning space was 0.08mm, the TiAlN/TiN multilayer coating plating on the SLM specimen had the best comprehensive property.

Physico-mechanical and joint performance of bamboo veneer products manufactured by mould pressing

Bamboo can be processed into engineering materials with excellent properties by reasonable processing methods. In this study, the performance of mould-pressed bamboo (MBP) veneer products was examined. The physical mechanical properties and connection properties of MPB were tested, and the application performance of the MPB was analyzed. The results show that MPB has a comprehensive property of high internal bonding and good dimensional stability, and its density and mechanical properties are similar to those of wood dimensional stock. The overall bending strength, bending modulus, and compression strength of MPB were 29.0 MPa, 6.83 GPa, and 15.6 MPa, respectively. While the overall carrying capacity was relatively low, the connection performance of BPM was good. Thus, it can be used as a connector or substructure.