Effect of hybridization and compatibilization on the mechanical properties of recycled polypropylene‐hemp composites

Hemp fibers and particles, with different sizes and contents, were used to make hybrid composites based on recycled polypropylene (PP). In particular, the effect of maleated polypropylene (MAPP) addition on the morphology and mechanical properties is reported. The results show that better adhesion is obtained with MAPP addition. In general, fiber content and size had a substantial effect on the tensile, flexural, torsion, and impact properties of the resulting composites. Although, adding MAPP to the samples improved the impact strength of the composites, the values were always lower than neat PP. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012     

The effect of fiber concentration on mechanical and thermal properties of fiber‐reinforced polypropylene composites

A novel composite material consisting of polypropylene (PP) fibers in a random poly(propylene‐co‐ethylene) (PPE) matrix was prepared and its properties were evaluated. The thermal and mechanical properties of PP–PPE composites were studied by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) with reference to the fiber concentration. Although, by increasing PP fiber concentration in PPE, no significant difference was found in melting and crystallization temperatures of the PPE, the storage, and the tensile and flexural modulus of the composites increased linearly with fiber concentrations up to 50%, 1.5, 1.0, 1.3 GPa, respectively, which was approximately four times higher than that for the pure PPE. There is a shift in glass transition temperature of the composite with increasing fiber concentration in the composite and the damping peak became flatter, which indicates the effectiveness of fiber–matrix interaction. A higher concentration of long fibers (>50% w/w) resulted in fiber packing problems, difficulty in dispersion, and an increase in void content, which led to a reduction in modulus. Cox–Krenchel and Haplin–Tsai equations were used to predict tensile modulus of random fiber‐reinforced composites. A Cole–Cole analysis was performed to understand the phase behavior of the composites. A master curve was constructed based on time–temperature superposition (TTS) by using data over the temperature range from −50 to 90°C, which allowed for the prediction of very long and short time behavior of the composite. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 96: 2260–2272, 2005     

Silane and silazane surface modification of recycled glass fibers for polypropylene composites

Glass fiber (GF) composites are one of the significant challenges in recycling thermoset materials. After pyrolysis, the glass fibers lack sufficient strength and show poor matrix compatibility. Here we have investigated a series of multifunctional silane and silazane agents for surface modification of recycled glass fibers that provide a combination of hydrophobic properties and residual reactive groups on the surface. This allowed testing of interfacial effects from the surface modification as well as a potential synergistic compatibilization using maleated PP (MAPP). The treated GFs were used to prepare new polypropylene (PP) composites by multiple extrusion steps, resulting in a series of composites where the dispersion efficiency was attributed mainly to the surface chemistry and compatibilization effects. The amino-silane modifications of the recycled fibers resulted in further improvements in the mechanical properties of the PP composites in comparison with the hydrophobized GFs. Moreover, synergistic effects from the addition of MAPP were observed with scanning electron microscopy. The results clearly demonstrate that the surface modifications were effective and good alternatives to currently used methods.     

丙纶纤维自增强聚丙烯树脂的研究

以丙纶纤维为增强体,聚丙烯树脂为基体,采用热压成型的方法制备丙纶纤维/PP复合材料板材.研究了不同热压温度、不同纤度的丙纶纤维用量对复合材料力学性能的影响.结果表明:本实验最佳热压温度为195℃,在此温度下,随着纤维用量的增加,复合材料的拉伸强度呈先升后降的趋势,在用量为15%时达到最高点,纤度为240D的丙纶纤维/P...     

纤维表面处理对复合材料力学性能的影响

本文研究了碳纤维表面处理方法对纤维-基体界面剪切强度的影响．研究结果表明，相对于未进行表面处詈的碳纤维-所采用的胺基化处理和偶联剂处理两种表面处理方法都能够提高碳纤维界面的剪切强度，从而提高复合材料整体的抗拉强度和弹性模量。并且偶联剂处理方法具有更好的工艺性．     

氩等离子体处理改性丙纶

探讨了改性丙纶经氩等离子体处理的工艺条件及处理后纤维的性能及表面形态。改性丙纶经氩等离子体处理后 ,失重率增大 ,回潮率增大 ,试样的回潮率为处理前的 14 0 %～ 40 0 % ,失重率 0 .3 5 %～0 .3 8%时回潮率最大。处理后丙纶表面产生较深的蚀点和凹槽。较佳的处理条件为时间 10min ,功率10 0W ,工作气体压力 5 0Pa。     

Mechanical and thermal properties of polypropylene/recycled polyethylene terephthalate/chopped rice husk composites

The various ratios of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) into polypropylene (PP) filled with 40 parts chopped rice husk per hundred part of polymer have been studied. Composites were prepared using a corotating twin screw extruder at temperature zones of 165–215, well below 250°C (rPET mp temperature) and characterized by mechanical and thermal properties. To improve the compatibility between different components, PP grafted with maleic anhydride was added as a coupling agent in all the compositions studied. The results showed that the addition of rPET improved the tensile and flexural modulus and impact strength of the composite while reducing its tensile and flexural strength. The scanning electron microscopy micrographs of samples in the injection direction showed that some particle shaped rPET inside the composites appear as drawn fibrils and some appear as plates. Differential scanning calorimetric studies showed that the addition of rPET particles to the composites decrease the PP crystallization temperatures. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008     

汽车保险杠用再生聚丙烯材料的性能研究

为验证再生聚丙烯（RPP）应用于汽车保险杠的可行性,研究了不同比例消费后回收聚丙烯（PCR⁃PP）的用量对RPP的冲击、拉伸、弯曲、压缩等力学性能的影响规律,并对RPP的热性能和拉伸断口形貌进行了分析。结果表明,在PCR⁃PP含量占比分别为0、10 %、30 %和50 %的情况下,随着PCR⁃PP添加量的增加,RPP力学性能总体呈现缓慢下降趋势,断裂伸长率从467 %下降至210 %,下降最为明显;当添加10 %PCR⁃PP时,材料的冲击、拉伸、弯曲性能变化较小,均可满足应用于保险杠材料的性能要求。     

汽车外饰用再生聚丙烯材料性能研究

本研究在原生聚丙烯（VPP）中加入不同比例的消费后回收聚丙烯（PCR⁃PP）,制得一系列不同再生含量（0、10 %、30 %、50 %）的再生聚丙烯（RPP）材料,进而研究再生材料添加比例对RPP材料的拉伸、弯曲、压缩、冲击等力学性能的影响规律,并以差示扫描量热（DSC）、熔体流动速率等热学性能检测方法及扫描电子显微镜显微分析手段探索RPP材料性能衰减的内在机理。结果表明,随着PCR⁃PP含量的提升,RPP材料的抗老化性能变差,结晶性能和加工性能逐步降低,造成产品各项强度性能及塑性表现出不同程度的下降趋势。当PCR⁃PP含量≤30 %时,RPP材料的各项强度及塑性保持率均维持在90 %以上,此时如果在产品中针对性地辅以补强剂,RPP材料的物理性能可以满足车规级使用要求。此研究结果为RPP材料在汽车行业的广泛应用提供了重要数据支撑。     

Effect of fiber treatment on the mechanical properties of LDPE-henequen cellulosic fiber composites

The degree of mechanical reinforcement that could be obtained by the introduction of henequen cellulosic fibers in a low-density polyethylene, LDPE, matrix was assessed experimentally. Composite materials of LDPE-henequen cellulosic fibers were prepared by mechanical mixing. The concentration of randomly oriented fibers in the composite ranged between 0 and 30% by volume. The tensile strength of these composite materials increased up to 50% compared to that of LDPE. There is also a noticeable increase in Young's modulus for the composite materials that compares favorably with that of LDPE. As expected, the addition of the fibers decreases the ultimate strain values for the composite materials. The thermal behavior of the LDPE-henequen cellulosic fibers materials, studied by differential scanning calorimetry, DSC, showed that the presence of the fibers does not affect the thermal behavior of the LDPE matrix; thus, the interaction between fiber and matrix is probably not very intimate. Preimpregnation of the cellulosic fibers in a LDPE-xylene solution and the use of a silane coupling agent results in a small increment in the mechanical properties of the composites, which is attributed to an improvement in the interface between the fibers and the matrix. The shear properties of the composites also increased with increasing fiber content and fiber surface treatment. It was also noted that the fiber surface treatment improves fiber dispersion in the matrix. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 65: 197–207, 1997     

Fibers from polypropylene/nano carbon fiber composites

Fibers from polypropylene and polypropylene/vapor grown nano carbon fiber composite have been spun using conventional melt spinning equipment. At 5 wt% nano carbon fiber loading, modulus and compressive strength of polypropylene increased by 50 and 100%, respectively, and the nano carbon fibers exhibited good dispersion in the polypropylene matrix as observed by scanning electron microscopy.     

超支化聚酰胺对聚丙烯及其纤维的性能影响

研究了超支化聚酰胺对聚丙烯(PP)的热性能、漉变性能和力学性能及其纤维的染色性能影响。结果表明:超支化聚酰胺在PP中分散均匀;超支化聚酰胺的加入,改善了PP纤维的染色性,当加入超支化聚酰胺质量分数为8%时,分散蓝的上染率可达70%,改性PP纤维的织物染色牢度均在4级以上;随着超支化聚酰胺含量增大,改性PP表观粘度下降,加工性能得到改善,其力学性能变化不大。     

The effect of maleic anhydride modified polypropylene on the mechanical properties of feather fiber,kraft pulp,polypropylene composites

Composites made of feather fiber (Ff), kraft pulp fiber (Pf), polypropylene (PP), and maleic anhydride modified polypropylene (MaPP) were tested in tension and three‐point bend tests. Composite panels were compression molded from multiple plies of nonwoven, fabric‐like prepreg manufactured with wetlay papermaking equipment. Composites containing all four materials were manufactured with MaPP substitutions for PP of 0–10 wt % at 2 wt % increments. The best mechanical properties were observed with a substitution of 8 wt % MaPP. Composites containing either Pf or Ff were manufactured with MaPP substitutions for PP of 0, 4, and 8 wt %; mechanical properties improved with increases in MaPP content. The improvements in mechanical properties were attributed to fiber/matrix interface improvement by the addition of MaPP. Scanning electron microscopy revealed evidence of improved interfacial bonding on the tensile fracture surfaces. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 92: 3771–3783, 2004     

Effect of the atmospheric plasma treatment parameters on jute fabric: The effect on mechanical properties of jute fabric/polyester composites

The effect of atmospheric air plasma treatment of jute fabrics on the mechanical properties of jute fabric reinforced polyester composites was investigated. The jute fabrics were subjected to different plasma powers (60, 90, and 120 W) for the exposure times of 1, 3, and 6 min. The effects of plasma powers and exposure times on interlaminar shear strength, tensile strength, and flexural strength of polyester based composites were evaluated. The greatest ILSS increase was about 171% at plasma power of 120 W and exposure time of 6 min. It is inferred that atmospheric air plasma treatment improves the interfacial adhesion between the jute fiber and polyester. This result was also confirmed by scanning electron microscopy observations of the fractured surfaces of the composites. The greatest tensile strength and flexural strength values were determined at 120 W for 1 min and at 60 W for 3 min, respectively. Moreover, it can be said that atmospheric air plasma treatment of jute fibers at longer exposure times (6 min) made a detrimental effect on tensile and flexural properties of jute‐reinforced polyester composites. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011     

Fiber preparation and mechanical properties of recycled polypropylene for reinforcing concrete

Polypropylene (PP) fibers have been widely used to reinforce concrete footpaths as an alternative to steel mesh. The reinforcing effect of the PP fiber is directly proportional to its tensile strength and Young modulus. This research explored the feasibility of using an improved melt spinning and hot drawing process to produce virgin and recycled PP fibers of high mechanical properties in an industrial scale. Commercial grade granules of virgin PP, recycled PP and HPDE were mixed in different proportions in preparing five different types of fibers. All the fibers obtained high tensile strength and Young modulus. A relationship between the structural parameters and mechanical properties was then established. It was observed that the melt spinning and hot drawing process formed both α‐form and β‐form crystals in the PP fibers, and significantly improved crystallinity from about 50% to 80%. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015 , 132, 41866.     

碳纤维的表面改性对导热顺丁橡胶性能的影响

研究了碳纤维的表面改性方法对碳纤维/顺丁橡胶(BR)复合材料的硫化特性、门尼粘度、导热性能和力学性能的影响.实验结果表明,碳纤维/顺丁橡胶复合材料与顺丁橡胶空白样相比,其硫化速度、导热系数与力学性能都有明显的提高.而碳纤维的表面改性对碳纤维/顺丁橡胶复合材料的硫化特性数据、门尼粘度和导热系数影响并不明显,加入碳纤维后的未改性的碳纤维/顺丁橡胶复合材料的导热性能最佳,其导热系数为0.527 W/(m·K),为顺丁橡胶空白样的1.7倍;经过高温氧化后碳纤维填充复合材料力学性能有所提高,其拉伸强度为2.39 MPa.     

Recycling carbon fiber composites using microwave irradiation: Reinforcement study of the recycled fiber in new composites

With increasing use of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites in transportation, sports, and many other industries, recycling of the scrap and end‐of‐life composites has presented both great challenges and opportunities. In this work, we report our study on reclaiming carbon fibers from CFRP using energy efficient microwave irradiation. Different irradiation conditions were used and the optimal conditions were determined based on the surface morphology of the recycled fiber. Polypropylene (PP) and Nylon, representing nonpolar and polar polymers, respectively, were reinforced using the recycled fiber through extrusion and injection molding. For comparison, PP and Nylon reinforced by virgin carbon fiber were also prepared using the same processing conditions. Tensile, flexural, and impact test results showed that, while both carbon fibers could improve these properties, they exhibited different reinforcing effects on the two polymers. The recycled fiber outperformed the virgin fiber in reinforcing PP whereas the virgin fiber performed better in Nylon. This was due to the differences in surface roughness, surface bonding, and fiber aspect ratio between the two fibers. This study shows the great potential of recycled carbon fiber and microwave irradiation as an effective recycling technique. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015 , 132, 42658.     

短碳纤维增强铝基复合材料

通过化学镀再电镀的方法,在碳纤维表面镀上Cu镀层,制备C/Cu复合丝,并在硼酸的保护下,利用非真空条件下的液态机械搅拌法制备短碳纤维增强铝基复合材料,研究了碳纤维在复合材料中的分散程度,铜镀层存在状态及C/Al复合材料的拉伸性能.实验结果表明：在硼酸存在下,大大降低了铜的氧化程度,碳纤维分散均匀且没有损伤,少量硼酸的加入,对复合材料的力学性能没有影响,该复合材料的抗拉强度随碳纤维含量的增加而增加,其抗拉强度较基体材料提高50%以上,但塑性指标却明显下降.