Random poly(ε‐caprolactone‐L‐alanine) by direct melt copolymerization

A series of random polyesteramides (PEAs) with a range of molar composition from 90/10 to 50/50 were synthesized by direct melt polycondensation of ε‐caprolactone and l ‐alanine. Their structure was fully characterized by Fourier transform IR and NMR spectroscopy. The resulting copolymers are completely amorphous with the exception of PEA‐90/10 which possesses a semicrystalline structure. These PEAs present increasing glass transition temperatures at increasing l ‐alanine contents and exhibit fairly good thermal stability with 10% mass loss temperatures reaching 315 °C. © 2020 Society of Industrial Chemistry     

Effect of the molecular weight on the plasticization properties of poly(hexane succinate) in poly(vinyl chloride) blends

Blends of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) and poly(hexane succinate) (PHS) with various molecular weights were analyzed with respect to their mechanical properties, durability, and thermal stability. We found that the molecular weight of PHS played an important role in the plasticizing process, and the single glass-transition temperature (T _g) of the PVC blends measured by dynamic mechanical analysis supported the complete miscibility between PHS and PVC. The plasticizing efficiency of PHS increased as the molecular weight increased; this reflected the gradually increasing elongation at break and the decreased T _g of the PVC blend. Meanwhile, the higher molecular weight of PHS also improved the resistance of migration and thermal stability but decreased the biodegradability of the PVC blends; this was due to the strong intermolecular interactions between PHS and PVC. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019 , 136, 47081.     

七层熔融共挤出石头纸在昆钢的工业化实践

通过制备印刷层、遮盖层、发泡层、增强层母料,再将上述各挤入层的熔融胶状物通过同一模头挤出发泡,经常规三辊压光、冷却、牵引、收卷,即得到七层熔融共挤出石头纸。采用该方法制备的石头纸,挺度好、印刷适应性好,比重低,不透明度高、平滑度好、厚度均匀,各项性能指标符合GB/T22806-2008"白卡纸"的性能指标要求,可用于印制美术印刷品、卡片、名片、包装纸盒等。该制备方法在云南昆钢石头纸环保材料有限得到工业化实践。     

Tuning gradient microstructures in immiscible polymer blends by viscosity ratio

Bioinspired gradient microstructures provide an attractive template for functional materials with tailored properties. In this study, filaments with gradient microstructures are developed by melt-spinning of immiscible polymer blends. The distribution of the gradient morphology is shown to be controlled by the viscosity ratio of polymers as well as the geometry of the capillary die. Distinct microstructure gradients with long thin fibrils near the surface region and short large droplets near the center region of the filament, as well as the inverse pattern, are formed in systems with different viscosity ratios. The shear flow field in the capillary can elucidate the formation mechanisms of gradient morphologies during processing. The results demonstrate how the features of a gradient microstructure can be tailored by the design of capillary geometry and processing conditions. The viscosity ratio is then introduced as an adjusting tool to control the gradient morphology in a given processing setup. In consequence, this study provides novel design routes for achieving gradient morphologies in immiscible polymers. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019 , 136, 48165.     

Textile applications of commercial photochromic dyes: part8. A statistical investigation of the influence of photochromic dyes on thermoplastic fibres using a UV-irradiation technique

Abstract

This research investigates the influence of the commercial photochromic dye concentration, expressed as a percentage, and polymer type and their interaction on the photocoloration properties of the as-spun and drawn fibres regarding the melt-spinning process. As-spun fibres made of polypropylene, polyethylene and polyester were spun with different percentages of the photochromic dye, drawn, tested and analysed under a factorial experimental design using appropriate experimental and statistical methods. According to the analyses and by using an independent source of ultraviolet irradiation and traditional colour measurement instrumentation of the degree of photocoloration and background colour, the most effective and significant parameter influencing the as-spun fibre’s photocoloration properties are the polymer type; the dye percentage effect was noted in the degree of photocoloration. The effects of the multi-stage hot-drawing process on the photocoloration properties of the drawn polypropylene and polyethylene fibres were characterised and statistically modelled. The dyed fibres showed reversible photochromism, developing pronounced colours from weak background colours on irradiation with ultraviolet light and returning to their original state when the ultraviolet light source was removed. The dye percentage positively affects the photocoloration of the as-spun and drawn polypropylene and polyethylene fibres. A new forecasting data source was achieved to optimise the selection of the polymer and the dye percentage and to specify the direction of increasing or decreasing of the significant process parameters. Utilising the elastic properties of manufactured fibres, they could be used in the development of chromic textiles for creative design, functional or smart purposes.     

Study of non-equilibrium dendrite growth in an undercooled alloy

ABSTRACT

Nonequilibrium thermodynamics and transportation kinetics near the propagating solid–liquid interface dominates the rapid solidification process, which is far from a thermodynamically stable state. Rapid solidification process can be described more precisely using quantitative thermodynamic calculation of phase diagram with nonlinear liquidus and solidus and evaluating the nonequilibrium effect in diffusion kinetics. Based on these basic principles, we have used a current nonequilibrium dendrite growth model to describe the rapid solidification process and the recalescence temperature of deeply undercooled alloys. Evolution of the key fundamental solidification parameters was also evaluated. The experimental data agree well with the model prediction.     

La2O3对SiO2-CaO-Al2O3-MgO熔体黏度和结构的影响

使用分析纯物质模拟微晶玻璃熔体，分别采用柱体旋转法和拉曼光谱技术研究了La2O3含量对SiO2-CaO-Al2O3-MgO熔体黏度和结构的影响规律。结果表明：熔体黏度和黏流活化能随着La2O3含量的增加而降低；拉曼光谱表明La2O3能破坏硅酸盐结构（Qn），随着La2O3含量的增加，Q1、Q2的百分含量增加，Q3的百分含量减小，Q0的百分含量基本不变，表明熔体中非桥氧数量增加，熔体聚合度降低。La2O3在熔体中起网络修饰体的作用。     

Measurement of solubility and diffusion coefficients of ethylene in solid and molten low-density polyethylene with different melt indices

The diffusion behavior of ethylene in polyethylene is of great importance for the polymerization and degassing of polyethylene (PE) industry. Based on the gravimetric sorption and desorption measurement approach, an intelligent gravimetric analyzer is applied to obtain the solubility and diffusion coefficients of ethylene in solid low-density PE (LDPE) with different melt indices at 30°C to 70°C, 0 to 4 atm and in molten LDPE at 160°C to 230°C, 0 to 4 atm, respectively. Results indicate that both the solubility and diffusion coefficients of ethylene in solid LDPE are smaller than those in molten LDPE, while the dissolution enthalpy and diffusion activation energy of ethylene in solid LDPE are higher. In addition, one- and two-dimensional diffusion models are built and the effects of particle size, polymer properties, and operation conditions are systematically investigated on the diffusion behaviors of ethylene in solid and molten LDPE.