Effect of structure on coating performance properties of novel alkylenedioxydiphenol based epoxy resins

Although epoxy resins exhibit a wide range of useful properties for protective coatings on metal substrates, an increasing trend in the coatings industry toward more formable coatings places a severe burden on the traditional bisphenol. A based epoxy resins. Presented in this work are the results of experiments with a new series of epoxy resins based on alkylenedioxy diphenols demonstrating the relationship between coating performance properties (formability, chemical resistance, and adhesion) and structural parameters such as resin backbone flexibility, degree of phenol/formaldehyde crosslinkmg, and concentration of OH groups in the backbone of epoxy resins. Optimizing the three structural parameters for the new resins results in substantial improvements in coating performance properties over the traditional bisphenol A based resins.     

BMI Based Composites With Low Dielectric Loss

Summary O,O’-diallylbisphenol A (BA), allyl epoxy resins and epoxy acrylate resins are adopted to copolymerize with 4,4’-bismaleimidodiphenyl methane (BDM) resins and modify mechanical properties and processing charicteristics. The new modified BMI resin systems have more than two times improved impact strength without a great decrease in excellent dielectric properties or thermal and hot–wet resistance of neat BDM resin. Composites based on modified BMI resins and reinforced by glass fibre and quartz fibre possess excellent mechanical properties. The fracture surfaces of the composites are examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It is indicted that modified BMI resin matrix composites put up typical toughness rupture and the adhesion efficiency in interface of composites is fine. When the test frequency scope is from 1 GHz to 20 GHz, the dielectric constant and dielectric loss of composites almost hold the line. After 100 h in boil water, mechanical and dielectric properties of composites are higher than 85% retention of their original values.     

Toughening of AT-Resins with a Polyphenylquinoxaline

Acetylene terminated (AT) resins are addition-curable thermoset materials which do not generate volatiles during cure and therefore can be fabricated into void-free structures. They retain good thermal and mechanical properties even after exposure to high humidity environments. Their use as composite matrix resins and adhesives has shown promise. These resins, however, are brittle. Molecular structure modifications and blending with thermoplastic modifiers have been used to improve their toughness. In this work, improvement in toughness has been sought through the use of a polyphenylquinoxaline (PPQ) modifier. The blended systems showed improvements in toughness, thermooxidative stability, and lap shear strength over the original AT-resins.     

Polycarbonate resins

An outline of the history and manufacture of polycarbonate resins is followed by a discussion about resin product types anal their processing. The key properties of flex modulus, deflection temperature, and impact are those that make polycarbonate resins premier engineering resins. Like most other engineering plastics, polycarbonate resins' early commercial history was characterized by substitutions of polycarbonate resins for traditional materials, particularly metal and glass. Examples of applications are presented, More recently application developments involve ab initio selection of polycarbonate resins and article designs based on polycarbonate resin properties. In addition, “tailored” resins such as poly (estercarbonate) resins and polycarbonate resin blends have evolved to meet specific applications. The future growth of polycarbonate resins is predicted to feature few new resins, many new blends, and application developments using computer techniques.     

New melamine–formaldehyde–ketone resins. VI. Preparation of filled molding compositions and compression‐molding materials from reactive solvents based on cyclohexanone

The conditions and a method of preparing new molding compositions and filled compression‐molding materials from melamine–formaldehyde–cyclohexanone resins are described. The resins were obtained from melamine solutions in a reactive solvent prepared by the reaction of 1 mol of cyclohexanone with 7 mol of formaldehyde. The fillers were wood powder and sulfite cellulose. The thermal properties of the samples prepared from the compositions were studied with dynamic thermal analysis, thermogravimetry, and differential scanning calorimetry analysis. Selected mechanical properties [Brinell hardness, unnotched impact strength (Charpy method), and bending strength] of the cured resins were also measured. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2010     

New thermosetting resins for high performance composites

Investigations leading to the development of a new family of heat-stable thermosets, the Xylok

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resins, are outlined. These polymers are the condensation products of aralkyl ethers or halides with phenols, and in some instances other classes of aromatic, heterocyclic and organometallic compounds, in the presence of a Friedel-Crafts catalyst. They are fast curing and Xylok composites have been prepared with glass, asbestos and carbon fibre reinforcement, which give excellent high-temperature mechanical strength and strength retention on prolonged exposure up to 250°. A comparative evaluation of the mechanical and electrical properties of a series of glasscloth laminates prepared with various classes of thermosetting resins has shown the Xylok resins to give outstanding overall performance. In addition, the chemical and radiation resistance, and ablative, wear and frictional properties of the Xylok composites suggest that they will find use in chemical plant, aircraft aerospace and bearing applications. Asbestos flour-filled Xylok moulding compounds have been shown to give similar flow and curing characteristics to phenolic based products, but the mouldings are significantly more heat stable.     

新型硅改性丙烯酸酯压敏胶的研究

MQ硅树脂可用作改性聚丙烯酸酯类压敏胶,在保持较好力学性能(初粘性、持粘性和剥离强度)和绝缘性的同时,可较大地提高硅改性压敏胶的耐高温性能。MQ树脂的结构和压敏胶的性能用29Si-NMR,DSC,粘性等表征。MQ硅树脂含量对硅改性压敏胶性能影响极大,通常MQ硅树脂用量为(0.3～0.5)%时具有较好的综合性能。该压敏胶粘剂可以直接涂布于经电晕处理的聚酯膜制备压敏胶粘带,便于工业化生产。     

Vinyl ester and unsaturated polyester resins in contact with different chemicals: Dynamic mechanical behavior

A prior study has shown for a vinyl ester resin that the adequate choice of the curing conditions becomes completely necessary to reach the maximum glass transition temperature. In the same study, the variations produced in the dynamic mechanical properties because of exposure to different solvents were related to the chemical structure of both the resin and solvent. This investigation was undertaken in an attempt to analyze the effects of solvent exposure on the viscoelastic properties of resins currently used for applications in which the resin is kept in contact with the solvents. Several vinyl ester resins as well as various unsaturated polyester resins immersed in different liquids were investigated. The influence of exposure time to the solvent as well as that for the temperature were characterized using dynamic mechanical analysis. The chemical structure of the resin was found to be determinant in the changes produced after solvent exposure. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 71: 21–28, 1999     

Novel cycloaliphatic epoxy resins. II. Curing reaction with BF3MEA and its cured properties

The BF₃MEA curing reaction and the cured properties of novel cycloaliphatic epoxy resins (CE-resins), which were derived from an octadienyl compound, were studied. Gelation time and the DSC scan of the CE resins, with BF₃MEA hardener, proved that the reactivity of the CE resins is intermediate among the reactivities of the conventional resins; it was found that the CE resins react faster than DGEBA, but slower than the conventional cycloaliphatic epoxy resins. The pot life of the CE- (III) resin with BF₃MEA hardener proved to be over 30 days at a temperature of 20°C. The thermal properties are affected by the amount of BF₃MEA used and the curing conditions. CE-(III) showed the highest HDT of over 200°C with 2–3 phr of BF₃MEA. The flexural properties of CE-(I) proved to be flexible and tough. CE-(II) exhibited the highest strength and elongation, while CE-(III) had the same flexural properties as DGEBA. Furthermore, the blending of CE-(II) with DGEBA produced greater flexural strength and greater elongation than each original resin had. The thermal stability at elevated temperature and the water resistance of the cured CE resins proved to be inferior to those of DGEBA and novolac epoxy resin, probably due to the use of BF₃MEA. These results suggest the CE resin will provide a new application for a one-component curing system for composites. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Preparation and properties of UV-autocurable BTDA-based epoxy-multiacrylate resins. Effects of the degree of polymerization and the epoxy type

A series of UV-autocurable epoxy-multiacrylate resins was synthesized, and the effects of degree of polymerization (DP) and epoxy type on their properties were investigated. These autocurable multiacrylate resins possess good pot life and are cured rapidly when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) without the addition of photoinitiator or photosensitizer. The curing rate of the autocurable resins was probably dependent on the number of abstractable hydrogen in epoxy resins. Stress-strain, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) were used to characterize the properties of cured multiacrylate resins. Increased crosslinking density of cured films improved tensile properties. Increasing the molar ratio of epoxy resin in the multiacrylate resins was found to decrease the effective acrylate concentration of resins and to depress crosslinking density of cured resins, which also resulted in an increased elongation at break but a decreased Young's modulus and breaking strength. Furthermore, the different structures of epoxy resins were used to give wide range properties of cured epoxy-multiacrylate resins with a glass transition temperature (T_g range from 74 to 102°C. The film properties of the multiacrylate resins coated on steel plates were also investigated.     

聚三唑酯树脂的合成及其性能

通过酯化反应合成丁二酸二炔丙醇酯(DPS)、间苯二甲酸二炔丙醇酯(DPIP)、对苯二甲酸二炔丙醇酯(DPP),与三官能团叠氮化合物(TAMTMB)反应,制备了3种热固性聚三唑酯(PTAE)树脂,研究了树脂的加工特性、固化行为、树脂固化物的力学性能,制备和表征了T700单向碳纤维增强PTAE树脂复合材料。结果表明,PTAE树脂具有良好的加工性能,可在较低温度(80℃)下固化;固化后的PTAE树脂的玻璃化转变温度(Tg)受主链结构影响,3种树脂的Tg均高于140℃,浇铸体弯曲强度高于170 MPa,T700单向纤维增强PTAE树脂复合材料的常温弯曲强度高于1500 MPa。     

Unsaturated Polyester Resins Obtained from Glycolysis Products of Waste PET

Abstract

Waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) flakes were depolymerized by using ethylene glycol (EG), propylene glycol (PG), diethylene glycol (DEG), and triethylene glycol (TEG) in the presence of zinc acetate as catalyst. All glycolysis products were reacted with maleic anhydride and mixed with styrene monomer to get unsaturated polyester (UP) resins. Molecular weights of all synthesized UP resins were determined by end-group analysis. The curing characteristics such as gel time and maximum curing temperatures, and mechanical properties such as hardness, tensile strength, and elastic module of these resins were investigated. The waste PET resins were compared with the reference resins prepared with the same glycols and the properties of the resins were found to be compatible with the properties of the reference resins.     

Synthesis of epoxy‐functionalized hyperbranched poly(phenylene oxide) and its modification of cyanate ester resin

High curing temperature is the key drawback of present heat resistant thermosetting resins. A novel epoxy‐functionalized hyperbranched poly(phenylene oxide), coded as eHBPPO, was synthesized, and used to modify 2,2′‐bis (4‐cyanatophenyl) isopropylidene (CE). Compared with CE, CE/eHBPPO system has significantly decreased curing temperature owing to the different curing mechanism. Based on this results, cured CE/eHBPPO resins without postcuring process, and cured CE resin postcured at 230°C were prepared, their dynamic mechanical and dielectric properties were systematically investigated. Results show that cured CE/eHBPPO resins not only have excellent stability in dielectric properties over a wide frequency range (1–10⁹Hz), but also show attractively lower dielectric constant and loss than CE resin. In addition, cured CE/eHBPPO resins also have high glass transition temperature and storage moduli in glassy state. These attractive integrated performance of CE/eHBPPO suggest a new method to develop high performance resins. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012     

涂料用固体丙烯酸树脂的悬浮聚合研究

本文系统考察了悬浮聚合中影响涂料用固体丙烯酸树脂分子量及其分布的各种因素；对丙烯酸酯的悬浮二元共聚及加入第三组分共聚进行了研究，考察了不同单体对产物的影响；并且探讨了悬浮聚合的稳定性和粒径大小的影响因素，确定了合成涂料用固体丙烯酸酯较好的工艺条件。     

Effect of thermal exposure on the properties of phenolic composites: Dynamic mechanical analysis

Changes in the dynamic response of glass‐reinforced phenolic composites following thermal exposure at 180^oC for periods of time up to 28 days were monitored using dynamic mechanical analysis. Four phenolic resins were investigated: a resol/novolac blend, a phenolic–furan novolac/resol graft copolymer, a novolac, and a resol. Reactive blending and copolymerization of phenolic resins are currently being investigated to determine if these techniques will produce phenolic resins (and composites) that have improved impact properties and retain the excellent high‐temperature properties of resol and novolac phenolic resins. The results indicate that thermal aging at 180^oC for 1 day led to a more complete cure of all four phenolic resins as indicated by an increase in the temperature of the maximum of plots of both loss modulus (E″) and tan δ versus temperature. The storage modulus (E′) of the composites at 40^oC varied little following thermal aging at 180^oC for 1 day but decreased with increasing exposure time for samples aged 2, 7, and 28 days. Thermal aging led to an increase in E′ at higher temperatures and the magnitude of E′ at a given temperature decreased with increasing exposure time. The magnitude of E″ and tan δ decreased with aging time for all resins, although E″ and tan δ were larger for the blend and copolymer composites than for the novolac and resol composites. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 79: 385–395, 2001     

聚苯硫醚的差示扫描量热分析

通过 DSC法测定不同聚苯硫醚 (PPS)树脂的热性能。结果表明 ,不同 PPS树脂的玻璃化转变温度、最快结晶速率温度和熔融温度相近时 ,树脂的加工和纺制的纤维的性能与结晶性能有明显关系。PPS相对分子质量对结晶性能的影响很敏感。采用新的数据处理方法获得了整个可结晶温度区间的结晶动力学参数。     

Aging study of linseed oil resin/styrene thermosets and their composites with wood flour

The changes in the properties of new crosslinked polymers based on renewable resources and their derived composites have been monitored as a function of time; this knowledge being necessary to estimate their behavior in final applications. Rigid thermoset polymers prepared by free radical polymerization of resins obtained from linseed oil and styrene and composites reinforced with wood flour were evaluated in different environmental conditions and at different times after their preparation. The action of atmospheric oxygen on the unsaturated groups in fatty acids produces chemical changes in these polymers, which affect the properties of the cured materials. These changes were analyzed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, dynamic mechanical analysis and mechanical testing. An increase in the modulus with time was observed during exposure of the samples to dry conditions, or humid environments (60% relative humidity), with or without UV irradiation. The reaction with oxygen appears to be accelerated when the materials are subjected to UV irradiation, showing a large effect on the glass transition temperature. Copyright © 2007 Society of Chemical Industry     

Polyols based on isocyanates and melamines and their applications in 1K and 2K coatings

Polyurethane polyols (PUPOs) and melamine polyols (MEPOs), invented by AkzoNobel Coatings, offer valuable alternatives to the commonly used polyester and acrylic polyols and new formulating tools for the development of novel coatings. The resin chemistry is based on the predominantly selective reactivity of α,β- and α,γ-diols with commonly used polyisocyanate and melamine formaldehyde crosslinkers. The resulting low molecular weight, hydroxyl functional resins are suitable for use in low VOC coatings. By choosing the appropriate crosslinker, diol, and modifier, the chemical structures of these resins can be altered to obtain the desired properties of the coatings. Synthesis methods for novel PUPOs and MEPOs and properties of one component and two component coatings containing them are described.     

Synthesis and characterization of the epoxyfumarate resins

The synthesis and properties of the new epoxyfumarate and epoxymaleate resins obtained by the addition of acidic allyl maleate to the commercially available resin Epidian 5 are presented. The resins were synthesized in one‐ and two‐step procedures and properties of the obtained resins are compared. It should be noted that the use of allyl alcohol in the synthesis of unsaturated resins has an advantageous influence on their properties. Glass‐transition temperatures of the epoxyfumarate resins exceed 100°C, whereas those of epoxymaleates are higher than 70°C. The resins are also characterized by good chemical resistance. © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 84: 716–722, 2002; DOI 10.1002/app.10067     

Recent developments in the chemistry of cyanate esters †

During the last decade, aromatic cyanate esters (CE) have become established as a new and unique class of high-performance thermosetting resins for use as prepreg matrices in both the electronic and aerospace industries. The basic properties of CE resins, such as low moisture absorption, excellent electrical properties and good flammability characteristics, make them attractive composite matrices and differentiate them from standard epoxy resins (epoxies) and bismaleimides. Although they are relative newcomers to the composites industry, CE resins are enjoying unprecedented success for certain applications. Several major space and radome manufacturers have qualified CE resins despite the extensive database on epoxies and the inherently conservative nature of industry. Increasing demands on the materials used in these areas have stimulated the use of CE resins over other more conventional polymers. The aim of this review is to bring to the reader's attention the more recent developments in the science of cyanate esters. © 1998 Society of Chemical Industry