Characteristic properties of cutting fluid additives derived from the derivatives of ricinoleic acid polymers

A number of esters were prepared from the reaction of acid chlorides with ricinoleic acid polymers and screened for anti-rust properties and antimicrobial activity in spent coolants of water-based cutting fluids. Aqueous solutions of triethanolamine salts with decanoic acid, undecanoic acid and oleic acid esters of ricinoleic acid dimer, trimer, tetramer and hexamer showed good anti-rust properties for water-based cutting fluids. Dehydrates of ricinoleic acid polymers also showed good anti-rust properties for water-based cutting fluids.     

Characteristic properties of cutting fluid additives derived from half esters of dimer acids

A number of half esters were prepared from the reaction of alcohols with dimer acids and screened for anti-rust properties and antimicrobial activity in spent coolants of water-based cutting fluids. Aqueous solutions of triethanolamine salts with lower-alcohol half esters of dimer acid showed good anti-rust properties for water-based cutting fluids.     

Characteristic properties of cutting fluid additives derived from fatty alcohols

Many 3-aminopropyl alkyl ethers were prepared and their characteristics as water-based cutting fluids were examined. 3-Aminopropyl octyl-, decyl- and dodecyl ethers showed good lubricities and antimicrobial properties for a water-based cutting fluid.     

Characteristic properties of cutting fluid additives derived from the reaction products of hydroxyl fatty acids with some acid anhydrides

Several adducts were prepared from the thermal reaction of hydroxyl fatty acids (ricinoleic acid oligomers, 12-hydroxystearic acid oligomers, oleyl alcohol, dehydrated castor oil fatty acids, and dimer acid) with maleic anhydride and screened as water-soluble cutting fluids. For example, aqueous solutions of triethanolamine salts with the products of ricinoleic acid oligomers, 12-hydroxystearic acid dimer, and 12-hydroxysteric acid hexamer showed good antirust properties for waterbased cutting fluids. Various half esters of hydroxyl fatty compounds with acid anhydrides were prepared. Aqueous solutions of triethanolamine salts of half esters of maleic anhydride and succinic anhydride and phthalic anhydride with hydroxyl fatty acids gave good antirust and antiwear properties for waterbased cutting fluids.     

Characteristic properties of cutting fluid additives derived from the adducts of diamines and acid chlorides

A number of N,N′-diacylalkyldiamines were prepared from the reaction of acid chlorides with 1,8-diaminooctane and 1,12-diaminododecane and screened for anti-rust properties and antimicrobial activity in spent coolants of water-based cutting fluids. Aqueous solutions of N,N′-dihexanoyl-1,8-diaminooctane and N,N′-isobutyroyl-1,12-diaminododecane showed good anti-rust properties for water-based cutting fluids. Aqueous emulsions of N,N′-dibutyroyl-, dipentanoyl-, dihexanoyl- and dioctanoyl-1,12-diaminododecane showed good lubricities and antimicrobial activity for water-based cutting fluids.     

Water-soluble metalworking fluid additives derived from the derivatives of 3-mercaptopropionic acid

A number of derivatives of thiocarboxylic acid were prepared from the reaction of 3-mercaptopropionic acid and alkyl halides, and screened for anti-rust properties in water-soluble metalworking fluids. Aqueous metalworking fluids containing octylthiopropionic acid or hexylthioacetic acid showed excellent anti-rust properties for water-soluble metalworking fluids.     

Adducts of cyclic acid anhydrides and fatty amines as anti-rust additives in water-based cutting fluids

A variety ofN-alkyl carboxylic acid amides was prepared from the reaction of cyclic dicarboxylic acid anhydrides and various amines, and screened for anti-rust properties and antimicrobial activity in spent coolants of water-based cutting fluids. The triethanol amine salts of the adducts of maleic anhydride with octylamine, decylamine, dodecylamine and oleylamine, and the one of phthalic anhydride with octylamine showed both good anti-rust and antimicrobial activity.     

A review on the mechanical and electrical properties of graphite and modified graphite reinforced polymer composites

Carbon materials particularly in the form of sparkling diamonds have held mankind spellbound for centuries, and in its other forms, like coal and coke continue to serve mankind as a fuel material, like carbon black, carbon fibers, carbon nanofibers and carbon nanotubes meet requirements of reinforcing filler in several applications. All these various forms of carbon are possible because of the element's unique hybridization ability. Graphene (a single two-dimensional layer of carbon atoms bonded together in the hexagonal graphite lattice), the basic building block of graphite, is at the epicenter of present-day materials research because of its high values of Young's modulus, fracture strength, thermal conductivity, specific surface area and fascinating transport phenomena leading to its use in multifarious applications like energy storage materials, liquid crystal devices, mechanical resonators and polymer composites. In this review, we focus on graphite and describe its various modifications for use as modified fillers in polymer matrices for creating polymer-carbon nanocomposites.     

When emulsification meets self-assembly: The role of emulsification in directing block copolymer assembly

Emulsification is used to generate spherical particles or droplets of immiscible liquids, while block copolymer self-assembly yields a wide variety of nanostructures. The combination of these two methodologies can yield a variety of structures that would not be otherwise observed. The emulsification/solvent evaporation process provides a powerful means to direct block copolymer assembly. Various factors arising from the emulsification can direct the block copolymer assembly, such as confinement effects, interfacial tension, as well as other conditions. In this review, various emulsification techniques are discussed, such as oil-in-water emulsions, double emulsions, as well as the use of microfluidic devices. While emulsification-induced self-assembly may be used to control internal morphologies as well as overall shapes of particles, it also lends a convenient method for controlling surface structures. Examples of exotic structures that may be obtained through the use of these techniques will be described. Also, ways in which morphologies may be controlled using these methods will be discussed.