Improving thermo‐oxidative degradation resistance of bamboo fiber reinforced polypropylene composite with antioxidants. Part I: Screening of antioxidants

In this study, the effect of antioxidant application (applied in different combinations, ratios and contents) on the thermo‐oxidative degradation resistance of bamboo fiber polypropylene composites (BFPCs) were investigated, with oxidative induction time (OIT), weight loss, surface color, and flexural mechanical properties as the main indicators for evaluation. The results showed the addition of antioxidants could greatly increase the OIT and reduce the weight loss and color change of the composites after 900 h of thermal weathering. Meanwhile, the flexural mechanical properties were little affected or even slightly improved. The combination of 1076 and DLTP antioxidants at a ratio of 2:1 and 0.2 wt % content was found to exhibit the best thermal oxidation resistance with respect to the OIT, mechanical properties and cost. Our study indicate that the OIT can serve as a simple and quick indicator for the evaluation of thermo‐oxidative resistance of BFPC. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2016 , 133, 44198.     

重组竹在长期荷载作用下的蠕变行为

通过长期荷载作用下的拉伸与压缩蠕变试验,研究了重组竹在不同应力水平下的蠕变行为特点及变化规律.分别釆用Burgers模型和Findley幂律模型对重组竹在长期荷载作用下的蠕变曲线进行拟合,确定了重组竹蠕变模型,分析了Burgers模型和Findley幂律模型的相关系数及变化规律.结果表明:在不同应力水平下,重组竹蠕变应变-时间曲线均呈现出相似的变化趋势,均包含瞬态蠕变和稳态蠕变阶段;采用Burgers模型和Findley幂律模型都能很好地模拟重组竹的蠕变性能;瞬间弹性形变、延迟弹性形变和黏性流动形变均随应力水平的增加而增大.高应力水平下的蠕变可导致重组竹构件破坏,在设计时应合理地控制应力水平.     

碱联合超高压预处理对笋壳酶解效率的影响

以竹笋壳（BS）为原料,采用单独超高压（UHP）、单独碱加热（AH）、超高压后碱加热（UHP+AT）和碱加热后超高压（AT+UHP）4种方法进行预处理,并对比分析了样品预处理前后的化学组成、扫描电镜（SEM）、晶体结构（XRD）、红外光谱（FTIR）、比表面积和孔结构及酶水解效率的变化规律。结果表明：与其他处理方法相比,AT+UHP在450MPa压强下处理效果最好。预处理后样品中木质素的脱除率为86.87%,微观表面结构松散和粗糙,结晶指数有所上升,比表面积和孔体积分别为2.590m²/g、0.010cm³/g,酶水解效率高达97.89%。UHP+AT与AT+UHP预处理效果差异不明显,其酶解效率达到96.94%。因此,碱联合超高压处理是生物燃料生产中生物质预处理的一种潜在选择。     

竹增强环氧乙烯基树脂的制备及性能研究

和传统的钢护拦相比较,竹片增强复合材料护拦具有重量轻、成本低、耐腐蚀、环境友善和可再生性等优点。但是竹纤维表面的复杂成分,影响了复合材料的界面性能。本文利用竹片作为增强材料,采用真空辅助成型方法制备了竹片增强环氧乙烯基树脂复合材料,研究了表面改性和铺层数对竹复合材料弯曲强度和冲击韧性的影响,并对单向复合材料的冲击断面破坏方式进行了分析。结果表明,在不同铺层结构条件下,用经过碱与硅烷偶联剂改性处理过的竹条制备的复合材料的弯曲强度分别提高了31.95%、46.72%、29.58%,冲击韧性分别提高了25.62%、29.74%、28.61%,而且单向复合材料的弯曲和冲击性能最佳。当单向复合材料中的竹片铺层为15层时,其冲击吸收功为13.55J,拉伸强度为270MPa,弯曲强度为340MPa,在主要性能上能满足公路防撞护栏对其原料Q-235B钢的要求;通过扫描电镜分析发现,竹片增强复合材料防撞护栏材料的防撞机理表现为竹纤维抽拔断裂、基体断裂、纤维/基体界面脱黏以及剪切分层。本文的结果对复合材料公路防撞护栏的制备有一定的指导作用。     

竹粉增强木质素-环氧树脂复合材料的力学性能

采用热压成型工艺制备了竹粉增强的木质素-环氧树脂复合材料,探讨了竹粉的添加量及其粒径对复合材料力学性能及热机械性能(DMA)的影响。研究结果表明,随着竹粉含量的增加,复合材料的弯曲强度与冲击强度均增大;粒径适中(40~80目)的竹粉增强的木质素-环氧树脂复合材料的弯曲强度和冲击强度最佳。随着竹粉含量的增加,复合材料的初始储能模量逐渐增大,玻璃化转变温度先升高而后降低;粒径适中(40~80目)的竹粉的添加对材料初始储能模量的提升有利。适当提高木质素-环氧树脂复合材料的交联密度,可以得到更好的力学性能。     

新型竹建筑材料的基本性能及应用现状

该文以常规建材作为参照对象,在分析了原竹材料的生态效益,基本性能和内部组织特点的基础上,通过对比,指出新型竹材较原竹材料存在结构致密,强度高的优势。总结了竹材胶合板、竹材层积材、竹材重组材等新型竹材的制作工艺、产品特点及应用现状。并通过比较新型竹材与常规建材在密度、静曲强度、弹性模量、顺纹抗压强度等方面的不同,进而分析了新型竹材的力学性能和物理学性能及其在现代建筑工程活动中突出的适应性。文章最后结合现代竹结构建筑的优秀案例,以及新型竹材的简要发展历程,针对新型竹材的加工技术和应用推广提出建议,以利于新型竹材产业今后的发展。     

Hypolipidemic Effect of Bamboo Shoot Oil (P. pubescens) in Sprague–Dawley Rats

Abstract: Atherosclerosis and its related complications are the leading causes of death in the West and in many developed countries. This study aims to investigate the hypolipidemic effect of bamboo shoot oil (BSO) in Sprague–Dawley rats. A group of rats had induced hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and fatty liver by being fed with a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet for 4 wk. The control group was administered 10 mL distilled water per kg body weight, while the other groups were, respectively, administered 250 mg beta-sitosterol, 250 mg BSO, 500 mg BSO, and 1000 mg BSO per kg body weight by oral gavage. The results demonstrated that BSO could significantly decrease the levels of total cholesterol, triacylglycerol, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, phytosterol, lipoprotein lipase, hepatic lipase, and atherogenic index in serum, and increase the levels of cholesterol in feces. It could also significantly decrease the level of relative liver weight and liver lipids. The pronounced hypolipidemic effects of BSO might be attributed to its ability to inhibit cholesterol absorption and increase cholesterol excretion. These results suggest that consuming BSO may provide benefits in managing hypercholesterolemia. Therefore, BSO may be a good candidate for development as a functional food and nutraceutical.     

Microwave-Assisted Pretreatment of Sago Palm Bark

Three types of microwave-assisted diluted solvents were employed using 0.1 N H₂SO₄ (MSA), 0.1 N NaOH (MSH), and 0.01 N NaHCO₃ (MSB). These solvents were evaluated as possible pretreatment routes for sago palm bark (SPB) with their effects on the pretreated substrate. A variety of analyses, consisting of fiber analysis, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (XRF), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), were performed to understand the pretreatment effects on the chemical and physical characteristics of SPB and pretreatment liquor. The thermal analysis has revealed that higher hemicellulose degradation was also found in MSA pretreatment. In the analyses of the pretreatment liquid for the extracted monomeric sugar, a higher amount of glucose was found (9 mg/g) using MSH pretreatment and the highest xylose level was found (4 mg/g) using MSA pretreatment. The analysis of the formation of inhibitors has shown that acetic acid was only found in the MSH pretreatment.     

Electromagnetic interference shielding,mechanical properties and water absorption of copper/bamboo fabric (Cu/BF) composites

Copper/bamboo fabric (Cu/BF) composites were prepared by electroless deposition via a tin-free process. The process involved 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane modification, noble metal (Au or Pd) activation and electroless copper planting of BF. The copper deposition rate via Pd catalytic process was 1.01 mg/cm² h, higher than that by Au catalytic process (0.85 mg/cm² h). The microstructure of Cu/BF composites was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the copper coatings were composed of ball-shaped copper particles. The composition and chemical state of copper layers were measured by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) spectra, Cu⁰ was detected but copper dioxide was not found in both spectra. The electromagnetic interference, water absorption, mechanical tension, conductivity and adhesion properties of Cu/BF samples (weight ratio of Cu/BF: 0.36 ± 0.01) were measured to obtain the qualities of the composites.     

Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenging Activities of Indian Acacias: Acacia Leucophloea (Roxb.) Willd., Acacia Ferruginea Dc., Acacia Dealbata Link. and Acacia Pennata (L.) Willd

The acetone and methanol extracts of barks of A. leucophloea, A. ferruginea, A. dealbata, and A. pennata were evaluated for their total phenolics and flavonoid contents and antioxidative activities. Acetone extracts of barks exhibited higher contents of total phenolics and flavonoids. Further, the acetone extracts showed higher activity in DPPH^?, ABTS^?+, and OH^?; FRAP; metal chelation; phosphomolybdenum reduction; and peroxidation inhibition. In conclusion, the results implied that the barks could be considered as health supplements and nutraceuticals/functional foods.