溶液插层法制备PPC/OMMT纳米复合材料及性能表征

通过溶液插层法制备了聚甲基乙撑碳酸酯/有机蒙脱土(PPC/OMMT)纳米复合材料,采用X射线衍射仪、热失重分析仪、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、动态力学性能测试仪(DMA)等对PPC/OMMT的性能进行了表征.XRD和TEM测试表明,OMMT均匀分散于PPC基体中并形成了插层型的纳米复合结构;DMA分析结果表明,复合材料的...     

Biodegradable poly(propylene carbonate)/montmorillonite nanocomposites prepared by direct melt intercalation

Intercalation-exfoliated nanocomposites derived from poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC) and organo-modified montmorillonite (OMMT) were prepared by direct melt blending in an internal mixer. The nano-scale dispersion of the OMMT layers within the PPC matrix was verified using wide angle X-ray scattering and transmission electron microscopy technologies. Static mechanical properties were determined by using a tensile tester. The PPC/OMMT nanocomposites with lower OMMT content showed an increase in thermal decomposition temperature when compared with both pure PPC and the composites prepared from un-modified MMT. Dynamic mechanical analysis indicated that nano-scale OMMT dispersed well within PPC matrix and therefore enhanced the storage modulus of the composites.     

PA66短纤维用于提高聚甲基乙撑碳酸酯力学与热学性能的研究

聚甲基乙撑碳酸酯(PPC)分子间作用力较低、力学和热学性能较差,通过双螺杆挤出制备PPC/PA66短纤维复合材料,促进PA66短纤维与PPC形成氢键作用力,有利于提高PPC材料的综合性能。红外光谱分析结果表明PA66短纤维的羰基与PPC分子链中的羟基之间形成了氢键,PA66短纤维的引入提高了PPC的力学性能和热学性能。当短纤维含量为20%(质量分数)时,复合材料的缺口冲击强度提高了315.8%,初始分解温度和玻璃化温度分别提高了32.2和3.8℃。当短纤维含量继续增加至30%(质量分数)时,由于高含量的纤维之间容易发生团聚,导致复合材料的力学性能略有下降。PPC力学和热学性能的显著提高,主要原因是氢键作用力的形成和PA66短纤维受力后发生的拉丝形变所引起。     

聚碳酸亚丙酯/凹凸棒纳米复合材料制备与热稳定性研究

通过溶液共混法制备了聚碳酸亚丙酯/凹凸棒纳米复合材料。利用FT-IR、XRD和SEM表征手段研究了复合材料的结构。研究表明有机改性的凹凸棒在聚碳酸亚丙酯中分散均匀,平均粒径为70nm。利用TG研究了聚碳酸亚丙酯/凹凸棒纳米复合材料的热稳定性,结果发现纳米尺寸凹凸棒的引入能够显著提高聚碳酸亚丙酯的热稳定性,其中凹凸棒含量为0.5%的复合材料热稳定性最好,其5%、50%和最大热分解温度分别为273℃、291℃和289℃,相比PPC分别提高了63℃、53℃和52℃。     

Preparation and characterization of gold/poly(vinyl alcohol)/MoS2 intercalation nanocomposite

Gold-molybdenum disulfide nanocomposites were prepared by means of exfoliation of a layered host and subsequent in situ oxidation–reduction of the intercalated auric compounds, using the interlayer of MoS₂ as the nanoreactor and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) molecules as the dispersant. The nanocomposites were characterized by means of powder X-ray diffraction, Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The electrical conductivity of the Au/PVA/MoS₂ nanocomposites at various temperatures was investigated. Results indicated that Au and PVA were intercalated in the layered MoS₂, at an interlayer distance of 2.072 and 0.928 nm. The intercalation of Au and PVA led to a significant increase in the electrical conductivity value of MoS₂, while the electrical conductivity value of the intercalation nanocomposites decreased with decreasing temperature.     

Thermal and optical properties of poly(methyl methacrylate)/calcium carbonate nanocomposite

The study deals with thermal and optical properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) containing 2wt% calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) nanofiller. It was found that the thermal conductivity increases with increasing temperatures, due to thermal activation of the phonons in the PMMA/CaCO₃ nanocomposite. This enhancement in the thermal conduction is mainly attributed to the heat transferred by lattice vibrations as major contributors and electrons as minor contributors during thermal conduction. The optical properties were investigated as a function of wavelength and photon energy of UV radiation. The optical results obtained were analysed in terms of absorption formula for noncrystalline materials. It was found that the measured optical energy gap for the pure PMMA is greater than the PMMA/CaCO₃ nanocomposite. The width of the energy tails of the localised states was calculated. Adding CaCO₃ nanofiller into PMMA matrix may cause the localised states of different colour centres to overlap and extend in the mobility gap. This overlap may give an evidence for decreasing energy gap when adding CaCO₃ nanofiller in the polymer matrix.     

Improved mechanical and thermal properties of spent coffee bean particulate reinforced poly(propylene carbonate) composites

Using biodegradable polypropylene carbonate (PPC) as the polymer matrix and 5 to 25?wt% content of spent coffee bean powder (SCBP) as filler, completely biodegradable composite films of PPC/SCBP were prepared. These composite films were characterized by polarized optical microscopy (POM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and tensile tests. The POM images indicated the uniform distribution of the SCBP in the composites. The FTIR spectra indicated that the PPC structure was retained by the composite films. The XRD analysis found that the composite films had lower crystallinity than the PPC due to the presence of amorphous hemicellulose containing SCBP. A significant enhancement in thermal stability of the filler reinforced composite was noticed which was more than 30% of the PPC matrix due to the presence of polyphenols in SCBP. A maximum increase of 35% of tensile strength was observed with the addition of 20?wt% SCBP filled composite films. These biodegradable composite films with higher thermal stability and tensile strength can be considered for packaging applications.     

马来酸酐封端聚丙撑碳酸酯及其性能研究

以马来酸酐(MA)为封端剂对聚丙撑碳酸酯(PPC)进行了封端,采用红外光谱、凝胶渗透色谱、热失重分析和差示扫描量热分析等对封端前后样品的性能进行了表征.红外光谱分析确认了马来酸酐参与了封端反应,聚合物分子量的测试表明,封端过程中有扩链反应的发生,热失重分析结果表明,马来酸酐封端能较大地提高聚丙撑碳酸酯的热分解温度.     

Preparation and characterization of poly(vinyl chloride) calcium carbonate nanocomposites via melt intercalation

Calcium carbonate was synthesized by in situ deposition technique and its nano size (35–60 nm) was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Composites of the filler CaCO₃ (micro and nano) and the matrix poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) were prepared with different filler loadings (0–5 wt%) by melt intercalation. Brabender torque rheometer equipped with an internal mixer has been used for preparation of formulations for composites. The effect of filler content both nano- and micro level on the nanostructure and properties is reported here. The nanostructures were studied by wide angle X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The mechanical, thermal, and dynamic mechanical properties of PVC/micro- and nano-CaCO₃ composites were characterized using universal testing machine, thermogravimetric analyzer, and dynamic mechanical analyzer. The results of thermal analysis indicated that the thermal stability of PVC/nano-CaCO₃ composites was improved as compared with corresponding microcomposites, and that of pristine PVC and maximum improvement was obtained at 1 and 3 phr loadings. However, the tensile strength decreased significantly with increase loading of both nano- and micro-CaCO₃, whereas storage modulus and glass transition temperature increased significantly.     

Structure and thermal properties of poly(lactic acid)/cellulose whiskers nanocomposite materials

The goal of this work was to produce nanocomposites based on poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and cellulose nanowhiskers (CNW). The CNW were treated with either tert-butanol or a surfactant in order to find a system that would show flow birefringence in chloroform. The nanocomposites were prepared by incorporating 5 wt% of the different CNW into a PLA matrix using solution casting. Field emission scanning electron microscopy showed that untreated whiskers formed flakes, while tert-butanol treated whiskers formed loose networks during freeze drying. The surfactant treated whiskers showed flow birefringence in chloroform and transmission electron microscopy showed that these whiskers produced a well dispersed nanocomposite. Thermogravimetric analysis indicated that both whiskers and composite materials were thermally stable in the region between 25 °C and 220 °C. The dynamic mechanical thermal analysis showed that both the untreated and the tert-butanol treated whiskers were able to improve the storage modulus of PLA at higher temperatures and a 20 °C shift in the tan δ peak was recorded for the tert-butanol treated whiskers.     

Preparation and characterization of poly(methyl methacrylate)-clay nanocomposites via melt intercalation: Effect of organoclay on thermal, mechanical and flammability properties

The PMMA nanocomposites were prepared by melt processing method. The influence of organoclay loading on extent of intercalation, thermal, mechanical and flammability properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)-clay nanocomposites were studied. Three different organoclay modifiers with varying hydrophobicity (single tallow vs. ditallow) were investigated. The nanocomposites were characterized by using wide angle X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and tensile tests. The intercalation of polymer chain within the silicate galleries was confirmed by WAXD and TEM. Mechanical properties such as tensile modulus (E), tensile strength, percentage elongation at break and impact strength were determined for nanocomposites at various clay loadings. Overall thermal stability of nanocomposites increased by 16-17 °C. The enhancement in T_g of nanocomposite is merely by 2-4 °C. The incorporation of maleic anhydride as compatibilizer further enhanced all the properties indicating improved interface between PMMA and clay. The flammability characteristics were studied by determining the rate of burning and LOI.     

聚碳酸亚丙酯与聚羟基丁酸戊酸酯共混型全生物降解材料的结构与性能研究

采用熔融共混法制备了聚碳酸亚丙酯(PPC)和聚羟基丁酸戊酸酯(PHBv)的共混物,采用DSC、电子拉伸机、扫描电镜等手段系统研究了共混物配比对体系热性能、力学性能、界面形貌的影响。采用套管上吹法将共混物吹塑成膜。DSC结果显示共混物为部分相容体系。扫描电镜照片显示PHBv分散相均匀分散在PPC基体中。共混物薄膜的力学性能较PPC有大幅增强。纯PPC吹膜性能不稳定,力学性能和耐热性能差,而PPC/PHBv共混物吹膜性能稳定,可以获得力学性能和耐热性能较好的膜材料,在包装、生物医用材料等领域具有广阔的应用前景。     

Effect of uncoated calcium carbonate and stearic acid coated calcium carbonate on mechanical,thermal and structural properties of poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT)/calcium carbonate composites

PBT/CaCO₃ composites were prepared in a single screw extruder with particle content varying from 0–30% by weight. The influence of surface treatment of the particles, with and without stearic acid (SA), on the mechanical, thermal and structural properties was studied. The experiments included tensile tests, impact tests, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The composite systems containing SA coated CaCO₃ were found to exhibit better mechanical properties as compared to composite systems containing uncoated CaCO₃, with the S3 system (20% of SA coated CaCO₃) exhibiting best combination of mechanical properties. Thermal study revealed that particle type and content had no influence on the melting temperature but the crystallization temperature, % crystallinity and thermal stability increased on increasing the CaCO₃ content in PBT matrix. Morphological observation indicated that in PBT composites containing SA coated CaCO₃, the coupling agent favours a better polymer filler interaction rendering inorganic polymer interface compatible, which is also evident from better mechanical and thermal properties.     

Effect of multi-walled carbon nanotube dispersion on the electrical and rheological properties of poly(propylene carbonate)/poly(lactic acid)/multi-walled carbon nanotube composites

In this study, the morphological, electrical, and rheological properties of the poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC)/poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) composites were investigated. From the results of transmission electron microscopy of the PPC/PLA/MWCNT composites, the MWCNT preferred to locate more in the PPC phase than in the PLA phase. This maybe due to the lower interfacial tension of the PPC/MWCNT composites compared to that of the PLA/MWCNT composites. The electrical conductivities of the PPC/PLA/MWCNT composites were higher than those of the PPC/MWCNT and the PLA/MWCNT composites, which was likely due to the selective localization of the MWCNT in the PPC phase (continuous phase). From the results of the complex viscosity of the composites, the ratio of increasing the complex viscosity of the PPC/MWCNT composites with the MWCNT content was higher than that of the PLA/MWCNT composites. This is maybe due to the fact that the MWCNT dispersion in the PPC phase was higher than in the PLA phase. The results from the morphology, electrical conductivity, and complex viscosity of the PPC/PLA/MWCNT composites suggest that the selective localization of the MWCNT in the PPC phase can improve the conductive path and increase the electrical conductivity of the PPC/PLA/MWCNT composites.     

The intercalation of poly(methyl methacrylate)/aluminophosphate nanocomposites and the properties improvement

Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)/dodecylamine templated lamellar aluminophosphate (DDA-LAP) intercalated nanocomposites are prepared by in situ bulk polymerization of MMA. The intercalated structure is characterized. With the intercalation of DDA-LAP in PMMA matrix, the glass-transition temperatures of nanocomposites (T_g) are increased. The nanocomposites obtained keep relatively high transparency in optical property and have a significant improvement in mechanical properties and thermal stability. The mechanism for the properties enhancement is investigated. The strong interfacial interaction between the aluminophosphate layers and the PMMA chains, the homogeneously distribution and the graphitized char formation during heating are three key roles for the properties improvement.     

Preparation and characterization of poly (styrene-acrylonitrile) (SAN)/clay nanocomposites by melt intercalation

Poly (styrene-acrylonitrile) (SAN)/clay nanocomposites have been prepared by melt intercalation method from pristine montmorillonite (MMT), using hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (C16) and hexadecyl triphenyl phosphonium bromide (P16) as the reactive compatibilizers between polymer and clay. The influence of the reactive compatibilizers proportion relative to the clay on the structure and properties of the SAN/clay nanocomposites is investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution electron microscopy (HREM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). The effects of the two different clays (MMT and organic modified MMT) on the nanocomposites formation, morphology and property are also studied. The results indicate that the SAN cannot intercalate into the interlayers of the MMT and results in microcomposites. In the presence of the reactive compatibilizers, the dispersion of clay in SAN is rather facile and the SAN/clay nanocomposites reveal an intermediate morphology, an intercalated structure with some exfoliation and the presence of small tactoids. The appropriate proportion with 3 wt% reactive compatibilizers to 5 wt% MMT induces well-dispersed morphology and properties in the SAN matrix. The TGA analyses show that the thermal stability properties of the SAN/clay nanocomposites have been improved compared with those of the pristine SAN. The DMA results show that the storage modulus and glass transition temperature (Tg) of the SAN/clay nanocomposites have remarkably enhancements compared with the pristine SAN. At last the intercalation mechanism of the technology is discussed.     

Thermal and morphological characterization of poly(ethylene terephthalate)/calcium carbonate nanocomposites

Nanocomposites composed of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) filled with calcium carbonate particles of nanometer scale were prepared by polymerizing the polyester in the presence of the nanosized fillers. Besides plain calcium carbonate, carbonate nanoparticles coated with stearic acid were also used, in order to improve the compatibility between the polymeric matrix and nanofillers. Morphological analysis evidenced a good dispersion of both the nanopowders into the PET matrix, especially in the case of coated calcium carbonate. The strong interfacial adhesion between the two phases is also responsible for the increase of the glass transition and melting temperatures in the nanocomposites compared to plain PET. Finally, non-isothermal crystallization studies revealed that the coated CaCO₃ is a good nucleating agent for PET. Analysis of non-isothermal crystallization data with the Ozawa theory was successful for plain PET and PET/un-CaCO₃, but this method failed to describe the dynamic solidification of the PET/c-CaCO₃ nanocomposite.     

Rheological behaviour and mechanical characterization of injectable poly(propylene fumarate)/single-walled carbon nanotube composites for bone tissue engineering

This work investigated the effects of the use of a surfactant or the functionalization of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) on their dispersion in uncrosslinked poly(propylene fumarate) (PPF) and the mechanical reinforcement of crosslinked composites as a function of the SWNT concentration. Rheological measurements showed good dispersion of SWNTs in uncrosslinked PPF at low concentrations of 0.05?wt% and SWNT aggregation for higher concentrations for all formulations examined. Mechanical testing demonstrated significant reinforcement in the compressive and flexural mechanical properties of crosslinked nanocomposites which peaked for low SWNT concentrations of the order of 0.05?wt%. For example, a 74% increase was recorded for the compressive modulus and a 69% increase for the flexural modulus of nanocomposites with functionalized SWNTs at a 0.05?wt% loading. Nevertheless, this reinforcement was not related to the use of a surfactant or the functionalization of the SWNTs tested. Scanning electron microscopy examinations of fractured nanocomposite surfaces revealed the formation of SWNT aggregates at higher concentrations corroborating the rheological and mechanical data. These results suggest that the dispersion of individual SWNTs in a uncrosslinked formulation is pivotal to the development of injectable nanocomposites for bone tissue engineering applications.