橡胶助剂生产废水中醋酸回收工艺研究

采用有机溶剂络合萃取法研究了生产橡胶助剂废水中醋酸的回收工艺过程。实验表明,三辛胺为该体系的最佳萃取剂,优化的醋酸回收工艺路线为:减压蒸出丙酮,再加入三辛胺络合萃取醋酸,萃取相减压蒸馏回收醋酸后循环使用,处理后废水可排放。通过响应面法得出单级萃取操作的最佳工艺条件:相比(V废水/V萃取剂)1.06∶1,萃取时间41m in,萃取温度20℃。三级萃取醋酸回收率98%,醋酸质量分数达92%,同时回收丙酮11/100(V丙酮/V废水)。     

Use of epoxidized natural rubber as a toughening agent in plastics

At present, the rubber toughening of plastics has become an attractive field of study in polymer science and technology because brittleness is known to be a drawback in many engineering plastics; it can cause premature failure during application. Among existing rubber materials, epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) has been widely used as an impact modifier or toughening agent in a large number of engineering plastics; in particular, it enhances the impact strength, which deteriorates with the incorporation of other additives, such as fillers and flame retardants. ENR is a modification product from natural rubber produced via an epoxidation reaction. ENR also has good chemical resistance. In this review, we aim to provide a concise current status in the field of ENR toughening agents for plastics with a brief discussion of their associated problems and potential applications. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015 , 132, 42270.     

Supertough (Polyamide 6)/(acrylonitrile butadiene rubber) nano alloy through in situ polymerization of caprolactam in the presence of acrylonitrile butadiene rubber nanophase

In this work, polymerization of caprolactam (CL) was carried out in the presence of acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) during the reactive melt‐mixing process. During shear mixing, NBR particles swelled and dissolved in the molten CL, which led to separation and distribution of rubber particles to nanoscale in the dissolution stage. Then, in an internal mixer, supertough Polyamide 6 was prepared via melt polymerization of CL/NBR mixture, sodium caprolactam as a catalyst, and hexamethylene diisocyanate as an activator. The effects of various concentrations of catalyst and activator on the initiation time of the reaction were determined. Physical and mechanical properties of different formulations prepared via reactive melt blending were determined by tensile and impact measurements, differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy, X‐ray scattering techniques, transmission electron microscopy, and dynamic mechanical thermal analysis. Experimental results showed that a recipe with 3% nitrile rubber in a CL/NBR mixture enhances the physical and mechanical properties the best, compared with other formulations. This condition led to the formation of NBR nanospheres during melt polymerization of Polyamide 6 as well. J. VINYL ADDIT. TECHNOL., 21:116–121, 2015. © 2014 Society of Plastics Engineers     

天然橡胶丙酮抽出物测定方法的比较

依照标准GB/T 3516-2006,分别用直接回流法和索氏抽提法测定天然橡胶丙酮抽出物,结果表明:直接回流法测定天然橡胶丙酮抽出物可以达到索氏抽提法所测定的结果,并且可以显著节约测定时间。     

Influence of the grafting topology of hydrophobic silica surfaces on the mechanical properties of silicone high consistency rubbers

Silica‐filled rubber materials exhibit stress softening and hysteresis under cyclic loadings. These phenomena are usually associated with both the Payne and Mullins effects. To better characterize these properties, five model silicas were produced and used in industrial‐like high consistency rubber (HCR) formulations: the native (hydrophilic) silica and four chemically modified silicas for which both the content of surface silanols and the nature of the grafted silicone chains differ. Silica ? polydimethylsiloxane HCR elastomer with constant silica content and optimal dispersion was tested via static (uniaxial tensile tests, cyclic and monotonic) and dynamic tests. The Payne and Mullins effects as well as the ultimate properties were evaluated as a function of particle surface treatment. It was found that the Payne amplitude decreases with the content of grafted chains, whereas the Mullins effect and ultimate strain decrease with an increase in molar mass between crosslinks. Finally, the ultimate strength is optimal as long as silica is surface treated, albeit independent of surface grafting topology. © 2015 Society of Chemical Industry     

Optimization of wastes content in ceramic tiles using statistical design of mixture experiments

Mineral extraction and processing industries have been cited as sources of environmental contamination and pollution. The inclusion of wastes into productive cycles represents an alternative form of restoration, which is interesting from both environmental and economic standpoints. In this work, the development of ceramic tile formulations containing kaolin processing and granite sawing wastes was investigated using the statistical design of mixture experiments methodology. Ten formulations using the raw materials, red clay, kaolin processing and granite sawing wastes, were selected and used in the mixture design. Test specimens were fired and characterized to determine their water absorption, linear firing shrinkage and modulus of rupture. Regression models were calculated, correlating the properties with the composition. The significance and validity of the models were confirmed by statistical analysis and verification experiments. The regression models were used to optimize the waste content in ceramic compositions. The results showed that formulations containing up to 62% of waste could be used in the production of ceramic tiles.     

Porous epoxies by reaction induced phase separation of removable alcohols: Control of spheroidal pore size by mass fraction,cure temperature,and reaction rate

The mechanical behavior of acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) – organo modified layered silicate was modeled using Design of Experiments (DoE). Response surface methodology (RSM), a DoE tool was used to optimize the formulations for optimal performance of the nanocomposites. A Box‐Behnken design with three factors and three levels was used to model the relationship between mechanical properties and levels of ingredients. The factors studied for the design are silica content, nanoclay loading and vulcanization system. The nanocomposites were evaluated for tensile strength, modulus, elongation at break and hardness. The effect of heat aging on mechanical properties was also studied. The predicted properties of the nanocomposites are in good agreement with the experimental results, which confirmed the prognostic ability of response surface methodology. The model equations were used to generate response surfaces and contour plots to study the interaction between the variables. The contour plots were overlaid within the applied constraints to identify the required combination of variables that gives the optimum performance for the nanocomposites. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010     

The influence of non-carcinogenic petroleum-based process oils on tire compounds’ performance

High aromatic oils which have been widely used as process oils in tire the industry contain high concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These aromatic compounds (PAHs) have proved to be carcinogenic as well as posing a threat to the environment. Since the beginning of 2010, the use of high aromatic process oils has been banned under the EU regulation 1907/2007 commonly called REACH (registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals). The so-called regulation has given rise to challenges to the oil and tire industries in replacing high aromatic process oils with safer alternatives. In the present work, four types of low aromatic petroleum-based process oils, namely mild and high-viscosity naphthenic oils (LNAP and HNAP), treated distillate aromatic extract (TDAE) and mildly extracted solvate (MES), were investigated and their effect on plasticization and durability properties of two different low and high oil-extended tire formulations were evaluated. The compatibility of oils with rubber was investigated as well. The results showed that a number of properties such as abrasion resistance and tire rolling resistance were improved by using non-carcinogenic oils, while tire grip properties were declined. Considering oil–rubber compatibility, TDAE and MES were found to be more compatible with rubbers.     

Tuning the properties of segmented polyurea by regulating soft‐segment length

Polyurea is being widely advocated as a “retrofit” coating on structures, which mandate protection against blast. The physical properties of polyurea can be tuned by judicious choice of reactants, and the processing methodology employed for its preparation. The purpose of this study is to establish the dependence of material properties on the soft segment length in polyurea. Polyurea formulations were prepared by reaction of commercially available isocyanate prepolymer with poly(propylene oxide) based amines of varying molecular weights (230–2000 g/mol). The effect of increasing the soft segment length on the mechanical properties of polyurea under both quasi‐static as well as dynamic conditions was determined. Ductility was found to increase proportionally with increasing soft segment length, with a concomitant decrease in the tensile strength. All the compositions exhibited sub‐ambient glass transition temperature, which was found to reduce with increasing soft‐segment length. Time–temperature superposition principle was used to arrive at master curves for all compositions. The frequency essential to initiate the process of dynamic “rubber to glass” transition was found to be directly proportional to the soft segment length. All the formulations were found to be capable of exhibiting an elastomeric response even under high frequencies typical of blast loadings. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2018 , 135, 46284.     

An investigation into the thermal transport properties of PP/EPDM/clay nanocomposites using a new combined experimental/numerical method

This research work is devoted to the study of the thermal transport properties of nanocomposites based on PP/EPDM/Clay (Polypropylene/Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer/Clay). Six different formulations were designed and the corresponding nanocomposites (with 0, 2, 4 and 6% of clay) were prepared via melt mixing. To achieve the goals, densities, specific heat capacities and thermal conductivities were measured as function of temperature and nanocomposites compositions. A new and novel methodology was developed to determine the thermal conductivity which was based on an inverse heat transfer problem. First, assuming a linear relationship for thermal conductivity, the transient heat transfer equation in a solid specimen was numerically solved. The obtained temperature profile was used as the input to an optimisation technique based on genetic algorithm and the parameters of the thermal conductivity relationship were found. The results showed that the specific heat increases both with increasing of temperature and clay contents. It is also increased with the addition of the rubber to the blend. In all samples, the thermal conductivity decreases with increasing of temperature with a linear relationship. In addition, at relatively constant ratios of PP/EPDM, thermal conductivity of nanocomposite and its sensitivity increase with temperature rise. Moreover, at constant value of clay content, the thermal conductivity is decreased with increase of rubber content. The explanations to above findings were also presented and discussed.     

Using statistical techniques to model the flexural strength of dried triaxial ceramic bodies

Due to the simplicity of experimental determination and sensitivity to raw materials and/or processing changes, bending strength is frequently used as a quality control parameter in the development and manufacture stages of floor and wall ceramic tiles. This configures the ideal scenario to apply the techniques of experiments design, often used in a lot of other areas, to model the dry bending strength of such ceramics bodies. In the present study, three different raw materials, namely a clay mineral, sodium feldspar and quartz, were selected and eight formulations thereof (triaxial compositions) were used to obtain the limiting conditions of the experiments design. Those formulations were then processed under conditions similar to those used in the ceramics industry: powder preparation (wet grinding, drying, granulation and humidification), green body preparation (pressing and drying) and characterization. The use of this methodology enabled the calculation of a regression model relating the dry bending strength with composition. After statistical analysis and a verification experiment, the significance and validity of the special-cubic model obtained was confirmed.     

Preparation and Evaluation of Some Investigated Natural and Acrylonitrile Rubber Vulcanizates for Physiotherapeutic Purposes

A trial was made to design and prepare rubber article that can be used to reactivate, strengthen, and reinforce the hand muscles and fingers which had suffered from trouble movement. The investigated rubber article was prepared from natural and acrylonitrile rubber formulations. These formulations were processed in the form of compounds which contain significant quantities of fillers such as Hisil, CaCO₃, and TiO₂. The rheological characteristics and physicochemical properties of the vulcanizates were determined according to standard tests. It was found that it is possible to prepare the designated rubber article for the desired purpose. The test results showed that the prepared rubber article had good chemical resistance against acid, alkali, and salt. This rubber also possessed high resistance to deterioration and deformation. The prepared article had an ability to retain its elastic property after the action of compressive forces at 70°C for 24 h. This property was confirmed by its application in commercial therapeutic hand-exercise article.     

Studies of Terminalia bellerica (Bahera), a natural gum,as an additive in a water-based adhesive composition

Terminalia bellerica (Bahera), a natural gum, was used as an additive in water-based natural rubber adhesive formulations. The lap shear strength of joints with wood substrates increased with the increase of natural gum concentration up to 80 phr (parts per hundred parts of rubber) loading. Similarly, the peel strength of the canvas to canvas joints increased with the incorporation of the gum. The results were explained with the help of viscoelastic properties, morphology and surface chemistry of the rubber–gum mixtures.     

Effects of mixing protocols on impact modified poly(lactic acid) layered silicate nanocomposites

Poly(lactic acid)/2 wt % organomodified montmorillonite (PLA/OMMT) was toughened by an ethylene‐methyl acrylate‐glycidyl methacrylate (E‐MA‐GMA) rubber. The ternary nanocomposites were prepared by melt compounding in a twin screw extruder using four different addition protocols of the components of the nanocomposite and varying the rubber content in the range of 5–20 wt %. It was found that both clay dispersion and morphology were influenced by the blending method as detected by X‐ray diffraction (XRD) and observed by TEM and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The XRD results, which were also confirmed by TEM observations, demonstrated that the OMMT dispersed better in PLA than in E‐MA‐GMA. All formulations exhibited intercalated/partially exfoliated structure with the best clay dispersion achieved when the clay was first mixed with PLA before the rubber was added. According to SEM, the blends were immiscible and exhibited fine dispersion of the rubber in the PLA with differences in the mean particle sizes that depended on the addition order. Balanced stiffness‐toughness was observed at 10 wt % rubber content in the compounds without significant sacrifice of the strength. High impact toughness was attained when PLA was first mixed with the clay before the rubber was added, and the highest tensile toughness was obtained when PLA was first compounded with the rubber, and then clay was incorporated into the mixture. Thermal characterization by DSC confirmed the immiscibility of the blends, but in general, the thermal parameters and the degree of crystallinity of the PLA were not affected by the preparation procedure. Both the clay and the rubber decreased the crystallization temperature of the PLA by acting as nucleating agents. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015 , 132, 41518.     

丙酮作为引发体系的第3组分对溶液法合成丁基橡胶的影响

以丙酮作为引发体系的第3组分,采用溶液法合成丁基橡胶,研究了丙酮对聚合的影响。结果表明,丙酮对正离子活性中心具有一定的抑制作用,并能在反应后期减少副反应的发生,进而提高聚合产物的相对分子质量。当乙基倍半铝氯化物、水及丙酮的摩尔比为14.1/1/0.90时,可在较高的温度下制得相对分子质量较高且分子量分布较窄的聚合物。     

Effect of borax on the thermal and mechanical properties of ethylene‐propylene‐diene terpolymer rubber‐based heat insulator

The effect of Borax on the mechanical and ablation properties of three different ethylene‐propylene‐diene terpolymer (EPDM) compounds containing 20 phr carbon fiber, 20 phr Kevlar or 10 phr/ 10 phr carbon fiber/ Kevlar was investigated. All formulations contained 30 phr fumed silica powder and 10 phr paraffinic oil. It was found that adding Borax to the composite samples containing carbon fiber or Kevlar fiber or their mixture with an equal ratio can increase the tensile strength, elastic modulus and hardness with a slightly decrease in the elongation at break of the rubber samples. The results of thermogravimetry analysis (TGA) on the various samples showed significant increase in the char yield at 670°C by adding Borax to the rubber compounds. Moreover, ablation resistance of samples was also improved by increasing Borax content. Meanwhile, density and thermal conductivity of the insulator were also reduced up to about 10% when the carbon fiber was replaced with the Borax. The results indicated that composites containing Kevlar have high storage modulus and produce compact and stable char. EPDM rubber composite containing Borax (20 phr), carbon fiber (10 phr), and Kevlar (10 phr) showed thermal and ablative properties comparable with those of the asbestos‐ filled EPDM. The thermal conductivity and ablation rate of the above‐ mentioned sample were 0.287 W/m/K and 0.13 mm/s respectively. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015 , 132, 41936.     

Toughened carbon fiber prepregs using combined liquid and preformed rubber materials

Model epoxy resin formulations were modified with defferent concentrations of liquid rubber and preformed crosslinked rubber particles and impregnated into unidirectional carbon fibers. The liquid rubber was used to increase the mode I fracture toughness of the interlayer toughened prepreg systems, which already have high mode II fracture properties. In this paper it is shown that the mode II fracture toughness is not sacrificed by the incorporatiom of carboxyl terminated butadiene acrylonitrile rubber (CTBN) in the matrices, while mode I fracture toughness can be increased by as much as 100%.     

Separation of alkane–acetone mixtures using styrene–butadiene rubber/natural rubber blend membranes

Conventionally vulcanized styrene–butadiene rubber/natural rubber blend membranes were prepared for the pervaporation separation of alkane–acetone mixtures. Swelling measurements were carried out in both acetone and n‐alkanes to investigate the swelling behavior of the membranes. The swelling behavior was found to depend on the composition of the blend. The effects of blend ratio, feed composition, and penetrant size on the pervaporation process were analyzed. The permeation properties have been explained on the basis of interaction between the membrane and solvents and blend morphology. The SBR/NR 70/30 blend membrane showed higher selectivity among all the membranes used. Flux increases with increasing alkane content in the feed composition. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 74: 3059–3068, 1999     

Employing response surface approach for optimization of fusion characteristics in rigid foam PVC/clay nanocomposites

Employing response surface methodology, the fusion characteristics of poly(vinyl chloride)/nanoclay (NC) composite foams have been considered for optimization. To achieve the highest level of fusion (i.e., the maximum fusion factor as well as the minimum fusion time), different compounds were prepared based on response surface methodology in which various formulation parameters were changed. Through the choice of four design parameters at three selected levels, a total of 31 formulations were designed to probe the effects of different amounts of NC, blowing agent, processing aid, and internal lubricant. In addition, a mathematical model based on fusion characteristics was developed from experimental measurements. The chosen parameters resulted in varying effects on fusion factor and fusion time. Accordingly, the fusion factor was increased by increasing the NC and calcium stearate content, while a different trend was correct with foaming agent and processing aid. In addition, an opposite effect was observed for the fusion times of formulations. The observed behavior is discussed in terms of the effects of constituents on transformation of poly(vinyl chloride) grains, the level of NC exfoliation, and development of rigid interfaces. J. VINYL ADDIT. TECHNOL., 21:51–59, 2015. © 2014 Society of Plastics Engineers     

Influence of calcium carbonate added to the SBS rubber formulation on the surface modifications produced by halogenation

To improve the adhesion properties of styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS) rubber sole to polyurethane adhesive, surface treatments are required, of which halogenation with trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCI) solutions in organic solvents is the most commonly used treatment in the footwear industry. Calcium carbonate filler is commonly added to improve the mechanical properties and to reduce shining of SBS rubber formulations. The influence of the filler on the effectiveness of surface chlorination of SBS rubber had not been considered in the existing literature. Therefore, 10 wt% calcium carbonate filler was added to the SBS rubber formulation and the surface modifications and adhesion properties produced by treatment with TCI solutions were investigated. The resulting surface modifications and adhesion were compared to those obtained in unfilled SBS rubber. It is shown that the treatment with TCI solutions was less effective in the calcium-carbonate-filled SBS rubber and a lower peel strength to polyurethane adhesive was obtained; however, a cohesive failure in the rubber was always obtained.