乙酸乙烯合成钯基催化剂及反应机理研究进展

概述了近年来国内外乙烯气相法合成乙酸乙烯（VAc）钯基催化剂表面结构和表面反应、组分金的作用及VAc合成反应机理的实验及理论研究进展,着重介绍了Pd-Au催化剂及其催化反应的研究。对比分析了不同研究方法得到的共性研究成果及存在的问题。单晶钯基催化剂表面原位反应及表征技术等实验研究结合模型催化剂上分子模拟等理论研究,能够很大程度上克服因催化剂合成难以实现结构的微观可控而导致的无法清晰认识其构效关系的局限,将成为该领域未来研究的主要趋势。     

乙炔法合成醋酸乙烯催化剂的研究进展

从催化剂载体、活性组分、反应机理三个方面回顾了国内外乙炔法合成醋酸乙烯催化剂的研究进展，并对今后的发展方向进行了展望。     

乙丙橡胶生产工艺与技术

乙丙橡胶以其独特的性能,在汽车工业、建筑行业、油品添加剂、塑胶跑道等领域有广泛的应用。本文主要介绍了乙丙橡胶生产技术、乙丙橡胶产品牌号、性能以及应用领域,结合现有的乙丙橡胶科研情况,阐述了乙丙橡胶催化剂的研发、核壳型球状乙丙橡胶、原位聚合法合成长链支化乙丙橡胶、乙烯、丙烯与其他二烯烃的共聚物研究进展;详细研究了乙丙橡胶溶液聚合工艺技术中的聚合技术、单体回收技术、失活洗涤技术、闪蒸提浓技术以及国外公司在中国建设装置的生产技术情况。提出了乙丙橡胶的关键生产技术是乙丙橡胶聚合所采用的催化剂体系,通过催化体系的更新换代,开发不同用途的乙丙橡胶,以满足开发高性能材料的要求。在此基础上,指出了今后乙丙橡胶新的催化体系开发将成为未来的研究重点。     

The effectiveness of magnesium carbonate‐based flame retardants for poly(ethylene‐co‐vinyl acetate) and poly(ethylene‐co‐ethyl acrylate)

In this report we outline recent work on the evaluation of magnesium carbonate‐based flame retardants for polymers commonly used in halogen‐free flame retardant wire and cable applications: poly(ethylene‐co‐vinyl acetate) (EVA) and poly(ethylene‐co‐ethyl acrylate) (EEA). Natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite), synthetic magnesium carbonate (hydromagnesite), and hydromagnesite/huntite blends were combined with EVA or EEA and tested for flame retardancy effectiveness with the cone calorimeter. The flammability results showed that the effectiveness of these carbonates was polymer dependent, suggesting that polymer degradation chemistry played a role in the flammability reduction mechanism. Hydromagnesites were, in general, more effective in reducing flammability, being comparable in performance to magnesium hydroxide. Finally, we report some polymer–clay (organically treated montmorillonite and magadiite) + magnesium carbonate flame retardant results which showed that the nanocomposite yielded mixed results. Specifically, the polymer–clay nanocomposite samples did not always yield the greatest reductions in peak heat release rate. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Role of silane coupling agents for performance improvement of poly(vinyl acetate)/tetraethyl orthosilicate hybrid composites prepared by a sol–gel process

Silica based poly(vinyl acetate)/inorganic hybrid composites were prepared via a sol–gel process under acidic conditions. Because the phase behaviour of the hybrids is greatly affected by weak interactions such as hydrogen bonding between organic polymer and inorganic network, two types of silane coupling agent (vinyl trimethoxysilane and 3‐(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate) were used to introduce specific interactions and to control phase behaviour in the interface between polymer and silica. The interfacial interactions between polymer and inorganic segment in the presence of silane have been investigated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Thermogravimetric analysis shows that the thermal stability of organic components in the hybrids is enhanced by addition of silane coupling agents. Scanning electron micrographs reveal that silica particles are homogeneously dispersed in the organic matrix as a result of the specific interactions. © 2001 Society of Chemical Industry     

Silicate-based polymer-nanocomposite membranes for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells

Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells have emerged as a promising emission free technology to fulfill the existing power requirements of the 21st century. Nafion^® is the most widely accepted and commercialized membrane to date and possesses excellent electrochemical properties below 80 °C, under highly humidified conditions. However, a decrease in the proton conductivity of Nafion^® above 80 °C and lower humidity along with high membrane cost has prompted the development of new membranes and techniques. Addition of inorganic fillers, especially silicate-based nanomaterials, to the polymer membrane was utilized to partially overcome the aforementioned limitations. This is because of the lower cost, easy availability, high hydrophilicity and higher thermal stability of the inorganic silicates. Addition of silicates to the polymer membrane has also improved the mechanical, thermal and barrier properties, along with water uptake of the composite membranes, resulting in superior performance at higher temperature compared to that of the virgin membrane. However, the degrees of dispersion and interaction between the organic polymer and inorganic silicates play vital roles in improving the key properties of the membranes. Hence, different techniques and solvent media were used to improve the degrees of nanofiller dispersion and the physico-chemical properties of the membranes. This review focuses mainly on the techniques of silicate-based nanocomposite fabrication and the resulting impact on the membrane properties.     

Modifications of carbon for polymer composites and nanocomposites

The various forms of carbon used in composite preparation include mainly carbon-black, carbon nanotubes and nanofibers, graphite and fullerenes. This review presents a detailed literature survey on the various modifications of the carbon nanostructures for nanocomposite preparation focusing upon the works published in the last decade. The modifications of each form of carbon are considered, with a compilation of structure-property relationships of carbon-based polymer nanocomposites. Modifications in both bulk and surface modifications have been reviewed, with comparison of their mechanical, thermal, electrical and barrier properties. A synopsis of the applications of these advanced materials is presented, pointing out gaps to motivate potential research in this field.