木质素/LDPE-EVA共混材料的力学性能及热性能

以天然热塑材料木质素和LDPE-EVA为原料,研究了不同木质素以及增容剂含量对木质素/LDPE-EVA共混材料的力学及热性能影响。结果表明,20份木质素与LDPE-EVA共混效果较好,拉伸强度达到最大（25.88 MPa）,较LDPE-EVA聚合物提高了9%,且共混物在100 ℃附近的吸热峰出现一定左移（3.6 ℃）,降解性能增加;10份增容剂LDPE-g-MAH的加入使体系拉伸强度达到35.66 MPa,较未加增容剂时提高了26.6%,100℃附近的吸热峰进一步左移（2 ℃）,降解性能小幅降低,显著提高了共混物的相容性。     

ABS/木质素复合材料的性能研究

采用熔融共混的方法分别制备了ABS/酶解木质素以及ABS/氯化改性酶解木质素复合材料,研究了酶解木质素及氯化改性酶解木质素用量对复合材料力学性能和热性能的影响,利用扫描电镜对复合材料相容性进行了分析。结果表明,随着酶解木质素用量的增大,ABS/酶解木质素复合材料的拉伸强度有所降低,冲击强度下降则十分明显。而经过改性处理的氯化改性酶解木质素与ABS间的相容性得到显著改善,有效地提高了复合材料的力学性能。另外,酶解木质素和氯化改性酶解木质素的添加均可提高ABS树脂的热稳定性和成炭量。     

Flexible and compatible polymer composite blends based on polyurethane/sodium ionomer/lignin and their properties

Polyurethane, sodium ionomer (Surlyn 8150), and lignin (PSL)-based composite films were prepared by the solution casting method with different weight percentages of lignin. The relationships among the morphology, thermal resistance, mechanical, and dynamic mechanical properties for all composites were characterized. The structural interactions, microstructure, and optical properties of the composite were studied by Fourier transform infrared, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction, and ultraviolet (UV) spectroscopy. The mechanical and UV absorbance properties of the composite films improved significantly with the addition of lignin particles. The tensile strength increased from 42.5 to 57.2 MPa. Dynamic mechanical analysis results show that the storage modulus of the composites increased and exhibited a single T_g. PSL composite films show excellent water barrier properties, with improved surface hydrophobicity. SEM images revealed that a relatively uniform phase morphology and good interfacial compatibilization wereachieved. These results suggest that all of the composite films with PU, Na ionomers, and lignin materials exhibited good compatibility and miscibility. © 2020 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2020 , 137, 48885.     

HDPE/木质素复合材料的制备及性能

采用甲酸法制备了木质素,将木质素和羟甲基化木质素分别与高密度聚乙烯(HDPE)熔融共混制备了 HDPE／木质素复合材料,研究了其力学性能和相态结构。结果表明:随术质素或羟甲基化木质素加入量的增加,复合材料的断裂伸长率逐渐提高;弯曲模量和弯曲强度随羟甲基化木质素含量的增加分别提高了17.3％和12．2％;与木质素共混时,弯曲强度在木质素质量分数为2．5％处达到最高值(16．1 MPa),随后叉呈下降趋势;HDPE／木质素和 HDPE／羟甲基化木质素的断裂拉伸强度分别提高了8．0％和16．2％;但材料的抗冲击性能有所降低;总体上,木质素的羟甲基化使复合材料的性能优于木质素复合材料。     

Physical properties of lignin‐based polypropylene blends

The alkylation of kraft lignin with bromododecane was carried out to improve the compatibility with polypropylene (PP). The feasibility of PP/alkylated lignin composite was studied. It was found that the lignin could serve as fire retardant and toughening agent for PP matrix. Moreover, the higher lignin portion of the composites exhibited obvious damping effect. Although scanning electron micrographic observations indicated that PP‐lignin adhesion was improved by the alkylation, additional benefits were only obtained from impact behavior. POLYM. COMPOS., 2011. © 2011 Society of Plastics Engineers     

Electrical and mechanical properties of partially bio-based PP/PBS blends nanocomposites elaborated by twin-screw extrusion

Organically modified montmorillonite (OMMT, Cloisite 20) was used as reinforcing filler to prepare nanocomposites from a blend of polypropylene (PP) and eco-friendly degradable polybutylene succinate (PBS). A PP grafted with maleic anhydride was also added as a compatibilizer. Scanning electron microscopy observations indicated that the blend morphology was affected by the presence of OMMT, which acted as a compatibilizer between PP and PBS. Rheological measurements showed a significant increase of the complex viscosity when OMMT was added above a certain amount. X-ray diffraction indicated an intercalated structure for all nanocomposites. The addition of OMMT improved mechanical properties of neat matrices and blends. The electrical insulation properties were preserved for low concentrations of OMMT, up to 2 wt%. Then, to guarantee good mechanical properties without deteriorating electrical ones, while maintaining a sufficient bio-based composition, the 70/30 (PP/PBS) blend with clay concentrations of less than 2 wt% appeared to be the most satisfactory nanocomposite for applications in the field of electrical insulation.     

Curing behaviors and properties of novolac/bisphthalonitrile blends

Bisphthalonitrile (BAPh) monomer was blended with novolac resins to achieve good processing resin blends. The curing behaviors of the novolac/BAPh (novolac/BAPh) blends were studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and dynamic rheological analysis. The results indicated that the blends had large processing windows (98–118°C), and they can copolymerize without any other curing additives. The novolac/BAPh copolymers were obtained by short curing times and low curing temperatures. Thermal and thermal-oxidative stabilities of the copolymers were investigated by thermal gravimetric analysis, and the char yields up to 74 and 35% by weight at 800°C were achieved under nitrogen and air atmosphere, respectively. These postcured copolymers exhibited a 5% weight loss temperature of 502°C in air. These results revealed that the copolymers exhibited excellent thermal and thermal-oxidative stabilities. Dynamic mechanical properties of the copolymers were systematically evaluated by dynamic mechanical analysis. The copolymers exhibited higher glass transition temperatures (T_g) as the BAPh content increased. Mechanical properties of the copolymers were investigated, and these data showed that flexural strength and flexural modulus of the 50 : 50 novolac/BAPh copolymers were 91 MPa and 5.78 GPa, respectively. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012     

Rheological behavior and morphological and interfacial properties of PLA/TPE blends

Rheological and interfacial tension data were employed to predict the morphology and thermal and mechanical properties of noncompatibilized and compatibilized poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) blends. PLA was melt blended with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and ethylene elastomer (EE) and compatibilized by ethylene–butyl acrylate–glycidyl methacrylate (EBG) in an internal mixer chamber. Both TPU and EE TPEs have higher viscosities than PLA, and the interfacial properties evaluated have revealed better adhesion between domains of PLA–TPU. The efficiency of the compatibilizer agent EBG depended on the TPE type inferred by modifications in the scanning electron microscopy images of PLA/TPE blends and by the Izod impact strength (improved by 23%). The EBG was more effective in the PLA/TPU blend. The TPEs and EBG did not affect the PLA thermal stability, and no thermal event was observed in the usual PLA extrusion and injection temperature range. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019 , 136, 47962.     

Influence of amorphous alkaline lignin on the crystallization behavior and thermal properties of bacterial polyester

Bacterial polyester poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate‐co‐3‐hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) and alkaline lignin composites were prepared via melt processing method, and the influence of amorphous lignin on the crystallization behavior and thermal properties of PHBV were investigated. It was found that dual melting peaks appeared in DSC curves of PHBV/lignin composites, while only one single peak existed in PHBV. The non‐isothermal crystallization process analyzed by Jeziorny method suggested that lignin changed the nucleation mode of composites and hindered the crystallization rate of PHBV. Data calculated from the results of WAXD demonstrated that lignin did not change the basic crystal structure of PHBV, but decreased the average size of the lamellar stacks. POM results confirmed that the effect of lignin on the crystallization behavior of PHBV carried out in two opposite way, namely the enhanced effect of nucleation and the hindered effect of growth. Besides, the thermal stability of composites was also decreased significantly. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2015 , 132, 41325.     

Improved dynamic properties of thermoplastic polyurethanes made from co-monomeric polyester polyol soft segments based on azelaic acid

Research and developmental work of bio-based materials from both renewable resources and biotechnological processes have gained significant interest recently. In this study, bio-based azelaic acid has been used in combination with succinic and adipic acids to synthesize co-monomeric polyester polyol soft segments for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs). Hysteresis of TPUs made from co-monomeric polyester polyols were significantly lower in comparison to the reference TPUs made from monomeric polyester polyols, indicating significant improvement in dynamic properties. In addition, tensile sets of TPUs prepared with co-monomeric polyester polyols were lower compared to TPUs prepared from monomeric polyester polyols, confirming excellent dynamic properties. Improved dynamic properties of TPUs based on co-monomeric polyester polyols can be ascribed to a phase-separated morphology which was quantified as the lowest fraction of bonded urethane from FTIR spectra, reduced crystallinity in differential scanning calorimetry thermograms, narrow tan δ peaks measured using dynamic mechanical analyses, and images from atomic force microscopy.     

Spectroscopic studies and evaluation of thermorheological properties of softwood and hardwood lignin

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy ( FTIR) was used to determine characteristic absorption peaks of softwood kraft lignin and soda hardwood lignin. Remarkable spectral differences were noticed between the different lignins due to their various chemical structures. Proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry (¹H NMR) was employed to analyze the structure of lignin. Matrix‐assisted laser desorption/ionization time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry ( MALDI‐TOF) provided important data regarding the molecular weight distribution of lignin. Thermal stability of softwood lignin was found to be remarkably higher than that of hardwood lignin. Softening temperature and glass transition temperature of lignin were measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) which was useful in selecting an optimal temperature profile during extrusion process. Rheological studies provided valuable information about the viscosity of lignins. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011     

Structure and properties of polypropylene/high‐density polyethylene blends by solid equal channel angular extrusion

The solid equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE) process on polypropylene (PP)/high‐density polyethylene (HDPE) blends was carried out. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to observe the sample structures. Results showed that ECAE process could make PP/HDPE blends to produce orientation structure. Impact performance of ECAE‐PP/HDPE samples after ECAE process improved remarkably, especially for ECAE‐PP/HDPE (90/10)‐O whose impact strength reached 91.91 kJ/m², 18.1 times higher than that of pure PP and 11.2 times higher than that of PP/HDPE (90/10). The mechanism of enhancing between HDPE and PP was discussed. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014 , 131, 39759.     

低模量聚酯型PU弹性体力学性能的研究

以聚楷酯二醇、甲苯二异氰酸酯（TDI）和扩链剂为原料,制备浇注型PU弹性体,研究了预聚法和一步法、聚酯与聚醚、80/20-TDI和2,4-TDI、聚酯二醇的种类及其相对分子质量、弹性体交联点相对分子质量和硬段质量分数对弹性体力学性能的影响。结果表明,采用预聚法,以聚酯和80/20-TDI为原料合成的PU弹性体的综合性能较好。3种聚酯型PU弹性体中,聚丁二醇己二酸酯二醇的PU弹性体的综合力学性能最好。交联点相对分子质量为4500时,PU弹性体的强度为最大值。     

The role of additives in the manufacture of sheets of unsaturated polyester and postconsumer unsaturated polyester/glass fiber composites: Mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties

The storage of postconsumer glass fiber reinforced unsaturated polyester composite impacts negatively on the environment because of the long lifetime and the volume/amount ratio of residuals, which are important aspects to be considered. Two types of additives were employed as an attempt to improve the mechanical properties of sheets manufactured with ground postconsumer glass fiber reinforced orthophthalic unsaturated polyester resin composite and virgin orthophthalic unsaturated polyester resin, a silane‐coupling agent and an organic dispersant. Flexural and impact tests, and dynamic mechanical analyses, demonstrated that the coupling agent increased the mechanical properties, while the dispersant decreased these properties, compared to material without either additive. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 92: 1834–1839, 2004     

Unsaturated polyester/montmorillonite nanocomposites with improved mechanical and thermal properties fabricated by in situ polymerization

Although organically modified montmorillonite (OMMT) has been incorporated into unsaturated polyester (UP) resin to enhance properties, the aggregation often leads to defects which directly affect the properties of nanocomposites. In this work, OMMT slurry modified by a new allyl surfactant with carbon–carbon double bond, hexadecyl allyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (C₁₆‐DMAAC), was employed to prepare nanocomposites by in situ polymerization. The results illustrated that the existence of OMMT slurry helped monomers enter the OMMT galleries, leading to well‐dispersed OMMT in the UP matrix. The mechanical properties and thermal properties of OMMT nanocomposites were improved. With OMMT loading of 5 wt %, the tensile strength and flexural strength can be improved by 22% and 38%, respectively. Meanwhile, the onset thermal decomposition temperature (T_–10) value was ameliorated from 310.6 °C to 330.6 °C. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2017 , 134, 45251.     

Mechanical and barrier properties of thermoplastic whey protein isolate/ethylene vinyl acetate blends

Crude oil is becoming scarcer and more expensive, resulting in alternative biobased or partially biobased materials gaining importance in the field of plastic packaging and encouraging the development of naturally derived, protein‐based plastics (Endres, 2009; Jones and McClements, Compreh. Rev. Food Sci. Food Safety 2010, 9, 374; Khwaldia et al., Compreh. Rev. Food Sci. Food Safety 2010, 9, 374). A strategy to improve extrusion processing behavior of proteins is the blending with other polymers. In this study ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) was used for such purpose. The aim of this study was to determine the properties of blends of thermoplastic whey protein (TPP) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). Mechanical and barrier properties were tested. Blends of differing TPP/EVA ratio were produced and extruded into flat films. Morphological analysis of the blends shows immiscibility of the TPP and EVA, greatly influencing the mechanical properties. Young's modulus measurements shows the values approached that of pure EVA with increasing EVA ratios. At values of about 21 MPa, corresponding to EVA ratios of 30% (w/w) and above, continuous extrusion including material take‐off was possible. At higher whey protein ratios in the blends the water vapor transmission rate increased, i.e., the higher water vapor transmission rate of whey protein compared with EVA dominated this property. This study showed that whey proteins can be utilized for extrusion by blending with EVA. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014 , 131, 41172.     

Effect of TPU hard segment content on the rheological and mechanical properties of PLA/TPU blends

Blends of an amorphous polylactide (PLA) with three different thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) grades having various hard segment (HS) contents are prepared at the blending ratio of 85/15 wt% through a twin-screw extruder (TSE) at processing temperatures of 150 and 190°C. Blends of a semicrystalline PLA with 15 wt% of the noted TPU grades are also processed in the TSE at 190°C to investigate the matrix crystallization effect on the morphology and property enhancements. The rheological experiments reveal that the increase in TPU HS content significantly increases the phase compatibility between PLA and TPU as also suggested by the finer morphology of the TPU phase, although the use of lower HS TPUs is more favorable to enhance the ductility and impact properties of the blends.     

有机膦系阻燃剂改性再生聚酯纺丝及性能研究

采用有机膦系阻燃剂(OP)对再生聚酯(RPET)进行熔融共混挤出造粒,将切片干燥,熔融纺丝制备改性RPET纤维,研究了改性RPET的性能。结果表明:在RPET中加入阻燃剂OP,得到的改性RPET熔点下降,玻璃化转变温度和结晶温度上升,改性RPET纤维强度下降,阻燃性能提高;当阻燃剂OP质量分数为4.7%,拉伸倍数为3.3时,制得的改性REPT纤维的断裂强度为2.2 cN/dtex,断裂伸长率为44%,极限氧指数为27.1%;当OP质量分数为5.9%时,改性RPET纤维的极限氧指数为28.3%。     

Engineering properties of compatibilized polypropylene/liquid crystalline polymer blends

Polypropylene (PP) and Vectra A950, a thermotropic liquid crystalline polymer (LCP), blends were prepared in a single‐screw extruder with the variation in Vectra A950 content in presence of fixed amount (2%, with respect to PP and LCP mixture as a whole) of ethylene‐acrylic acid (EAA) copolymer as a compatibilizer. Mechanical analysis of the compatibilized blends within the range of LCP incorporations under study (2–10%) indicated pronounced improvement in the moduli, ultimate tensile strength (UTS), and hardness. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy studies revealed the presence of strong interaction through H‐bonding between the segments of Vectra A950 and the compatibilizer EAA. Morphological studies performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) manifested the development of fine fibrillar morphology in the compatibilized PP/Vectra A950 blends, which had large influence on the mechanical properties. Differential scanning calorimetry studies showed an initial drop of the melting point of PP in the presence of EAA followed by enhancement of the same in presence of Vectra A950. TGA showed an increase in the thermal stability for all blends with respect to matrix polymer PP. Rheological studies showed that a very small quantity of Vectra A 950 was capable of reducing the melt viscosity of PP particularly in the lower shear rate region and hence facilitated processibility of the blends. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011     

Graphene/polypropylene nanocomposites with improved thermal and mechanical properties

Small amount of large surface area graphene (G) is expected to significantly alter functional properties of polymers. The property enhancement is a function of degree of exfoliation and dispersion of G as well as its compatibility with base polymer. However, nonpolar nature of polyolefins such as polypropylene (PP) restricts homogeneous dispersion of G, leading to significant agglomeration and properties reduction. In this work, two compatibilizers, poly (ethylene-co-butyl acrylate) (EBA) (new compatibilizer) and PP-grafted-maleic anhydride (MA-PP) (conventional compatibilizer) were compared to enhance the dispersion efficacy of G in PP. The EBA-compatibilized nanocomposites exhibited 44% increase in the Young's modulus compared to 32% increment in MA-PP-compatibilized nanocomposites. Higher elongation at break for EBA-compatibilized nanocomposites is attributed to lower degree of crystallinity in these nanocomposites. On the other hand, EBA-compatibilized nanocomposites showed significantly improved thermal stability compared to MA-PP-compatibilized nanocomposites. The results indicate that EBA may act as a potential compatibilizer for G/PP nanocomposites.