Curing Characteristics and Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Styrene Butadiene Rubber/Virgin Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber (SBR/vNBR) and Styrene Butadiene Rubber/Recycled Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber (SBR/rNBR) Blends

Curing characteristics and mechanical and morphological properties of styrene butadiene rubber/virgin acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (SBR/vNBR) and styrene butadiene rubber/recycled acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (SBR/rNBR) were investigated. Results indicated that the curing characteristics, such as scorch time, t₂, and cure time, t₉₀, of SBR/vNBR and SBR/rNBR blends decreased with increasing vNBR and rNBR content. At similar blend ratios, particularly up to 15 phr, SBR/rNBR blends exhibited higher t₂ and t₉₀ compared with SBR/vNBR blends. Minimum torque (ML) and maximum torque (MH) of SBR/vNBR blends significantly increased with increasing vNBR content. For SBR/rNBR blends, ML increased with increasing rNBR content, but MH exhibited the opposite trend. Tensile strength, elongation at break (E_b), resilience, and fatigue decreased with increasing virgin and recycled NBR content in both blends. Up to 15 phr, the tensile strength, E_b and fatigue life (Kc) of SBR/rNBR blends were higher than in SBR/vNBR blends. The M100 (stress at 100% elongation), hardness, and cross-linking density of both blends also showed an increasing trend with increasing vNBR and rNBR content. The scanning electron microscopy study indicates that rNBR exhibited a weak rNBR-SBR matrix interaction particularly when more than 15 phr of rNBR was used, thus decreasing the mechanical properties of SBR/rNBR blends.     

The Influence of Blend Ratio on the Morphology,Mechanical, Thermal,and Rheological Properties of PP/LDPE Blends

This paper reports on how the blend ratio and morphology influence the mechanical, thermal, thermomechanical, and rheological properties of poly(propylene) (PP)/low density polyethylene (LDPE) blends. The blend morphology is composed of the major matrix phase and the minor phase, with subinclusions of the major matrix existing within the minor phase. Blends containing low amounts (<20 wt%) of either phase exhibit partial miscibility but the phases are immiscible at higher contents. Partial miscibility of the blends is revealed by scanning electron microscopy studies showing fibril‐like structures and confirmed by rheology. The tensile modulus of the blends decreases with increasing amounts of LDPE, but low LDPE contents exhibit positive deviation from the mixing rule of mixture due to partial compatibility. The crystallinity of PP is affected less than that of LDPE in the blends. Thermomechanical and rheological properties of neat polymers are significantly influenced by blending. The blend ratio and morphology influence impact strength and elongation at break, and the result demonstrates that the 80/20 PP/LDPE blend offers a balance among the mechanical and material properties that are essential for flexible packaging applications.

     

振动挤出对HDPE/碳纤维复合材料流变行为和性能的影响

通过在挤出成型过程中引入振动场,研究了加工过程中HDPE/碳纤维(CF)复合材料在振动场中的流变行为,并借助拉伸性能检测以及差示扫描量热分析(DSC)、扫描电镜(SEM)等测试方法,分析了HDPE/CF复合材料的结构与性能。结果表明:振动挤出可以显著降低熔体的表观黏度,最大降幅为56.95%,同时还可改善制品的力学性能,拉伸强度最大增幅为15.1%;材料力学性能的提高可归因于其微观形态结构的变化,振动使HDPE/CF复合材料基体晶粒细化、晶体排列更加规整、结晶度略有提高,并增强了CF与基体间的界面黏合作用。     

四亚乙基五胺对PVC和PVC/NBR共混物的交联作用

从硫化特性、热变形值、凝胶质量分数和物理性能等方面考察了四亚乙基五胺（ＴＥＰＡ）对ＰＶＣ和ＰＶＣ／ＮＢＲ共混物的交联作用以及ＰＶＣ和ＮＢＲ同时交联对共混物性能的影响。结果表明,ＰＶＣ／ＮＢＲ共混物中的ＰＶＣ组分交联后,共混物的物理性能和热变形性能都有所改善;ＰＶＣ和ＮＢＲ两组分同时交联可改善共混物的物理性能和热变形性能,在ＮＢＲ用量较大（６０份以上）时效果更为明显,若ＮＢＲ用量太低,则共混物热变形性能反而有所下降;交联剂ＴＥＰＡ对硫黄硫化ＮＢＲ有一定抑制作用,对共混物的物理性能影响不大,但在一定用量范围内有较小的劣化作用     

粘度比对PP/HDPE共混物材料形态结构与性能的影响

研究了粘度比对聚丙烯(PP)/高密度聚乙烯(HDPE)共混物的拉伸性能、弯曲性能、冲击性能以及热变形温度的影响。结果表明,随着粘度比由大到小的变化,共混物的拉伸强度、热变形温度由小到大再到小的变化;粘度比越大,冲击强度相对较高;粘度比接近1时,分散相的颗粒最小。     

The Effect of Electron Beam (EB) Irradiation in Presence of TMPTA on Cure Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Styrene Butadiene Rubber/Recycled Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber (SBR/NBRr) Blends

The effect of electron beam (EB) irradiation on the cure characteristics and mechanical properties of unirradiated and irradiated SBR/NBRr blends were investigated. The SBR/NBRr blends were prepared at 95/5, 85/15, 75/25, 65/35, and 50/50 blend ratio with and without the presence of a polyfunctional monomer, trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA). Results indicated that the scorch time t₂, cure time t₉₀ and minimum torque (M_L) of irradiated SBR/NBRr blend decreased, but the maximum torque (M_H) particularly at 35 and 50 phr of NBRr (recycled NBR) increased with the presence of TMPTA. The stress at 100% elongation (M100), hardness, cross-linking density and tensile strength (particularly after 15 phr of NBRr content) of irradiated SBR/NBRr blends increased after irradiation but the elongation at break (EB) and resilience decreased. The irradiated SBR/NBRr blends showed lower thermal stability than non-irradiated blends. Scanning electron microscopy proved the enhancement in tensile strength when more NBRr were added in SBR matrix where the irradiated surfaces demonstrate more irregularity with increasing crack branching (fracture planes are located at different heights) due to the increased of cross-linked density.     

Effects of Phase Inversion on Molding Shrinkage,Mechanical, and Burning Properties of Injection-molded PET/HDPE and PS/HDPE Polymer Blends

The study deals with the effects of forming morphological structures in immiscible polymer blends, where polyethylene terephthalate and polystyrene were mixed with high-density polyethylene. While tracking phase inversion, the composition ratio was altered with small increments by volume. The results revealed that the molding shrinkage depends significantly on the dispersed phase. Due to the heterogeneity and lack of adhesion between the phases, tensile strength differed from the linear mixing role, particularly in the case of polyethylene matrix. Depending on which component formed the continuous phase of blends, major differences were detectable during the flammability test.     

Effect of Sol-Gel-Derived Nano-silica on the Properties of Natural Rubber-Poly Butadiene Rubber-Reclaim Rubber Ternary Blends/Silica Nanocomposites

Silica incorporation into natural rubber (NR)-polybutadiene rubber (PBR)-reclaim rubber (RR) ternary blend system was carried out by sol-gel technique at different temperatures. The effect of RR on silica reinforcement was studied for NR-PBR-RR blend systems. The physicochemical properties of sol-gel vulcanizates indicates that the reinforcing efficiency of the nanocomposites increases with increasing RR content. Sol-gel vulcanizates prepared at 50°C shows superior mechanical properties than others. The amount of silica incorporated by sol-gel technique was determined through thermogravimetry analysis, which indicates the increasing trend of thermal stability with silica content. SEM studies indicate the coherency and homogeneity in the NR-PBR-RR/SiO ₂ nanocomposites.     

Filling Effect of Silica on Electrical and Mechanical Properties of EPDM/NBR Blends

Filling effect of silica on dielectric and mechanical properties of ethylene propylene diene/acrylonitrile butadiene rubber EPDM/NBR blends with different compositions was studied. To solve the problem of phase separation polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with concentration 10 phr was added. The dielectric data for the investigated systems on the frequency domain 100 Hz to 100 kHz were found to be fitted using Fröhlich function by two absorption regions. These regions ascribe the Maxwell-Wagner effect and the aggregates that are expected to be formed by the addition of different ingredients to rubber. The study led to a conclusion that the blend 75/25 EPDM/NBR possesses the most promising properties. For such reason, this blend was chosen to be loaded with silica in increasing quantities up to 90 phr and then study the various properties. This study indicates that the EPDM/NBR blend loaded with 50–60 phr of silica possess the most suitable electrical and mechanical properties.     

Effect of Vibration Extrusion on Mechanical Properties and Structure of HDPE/OMMT Nanocomposites

A vibration technique was applied in extrusion molding of HDPE 6100M/OMMT nanocomposites. The results from the study suggest that samples obtained by vibration extrusion were strengthened effectively. The maximum increase percentage of tensile strength at 180°C and 200°C reached 25.14% and 21.43% respectively. It was found from microscopic structures measured by DSC, WAXD and SEM that the crystalline grains of polyethylene matrix became fine, that the orientation degree of crystalline increased and that crystallinity became perfect under the vibration field. Moreover, vibration can make nano-OMMT disperse more homogeneously in the HDPE matrix.     

湿热老化对LDPE/POE结晶行为和力学性能的影响

在温度(40±2)℃,相对湿度93%条件下,研究了湿热老化对低密度聚乙烯(LDPE)与乙烯-辛烯共聚物(POE)共混物结晶行为和力学性能的影响。结果表明,随着湿热老化时间的延长,纯LDPE的拉伸强度以及POE用量分别为30%和70%共混物的断裂伸长率稍有增加。湿热老化对共混物的结晶行为产生了显著影响,且结晶行为的变化主要在老化前期完成。在老化中,POE的熔融峰和LDPE的低温熔融峰向高温方向漂移,并提高了共混物中LDPE在高温位置结晶的完善性和均一性。纯LDPE在老化过程中,小尺寸的晶体逐渐长大,结晶度逐渐增大,提高了LDPE结晶的完善性,且主要对LDPE(110)晶面产生明显的影响。     

Effect of Compatibilizer Concentration on Rheological Behavior,Morphologies, and Mechanical Properties of PVDF/TPU Blends

The rheological behavior, morphologies, and tensile properties of reactively compatibilized PVDF/TPU blends are reported. Using PVDF‐g‐AAc as the compatibilizer, PVDF/TPU 90/10 and 10/90 blends are prepared. The carboxylic acid groups of PVDF‐g‐AAc react with the urethane linkages of TPU during melt blending to generate in situ PVDF‐g‐AAc‐g‐TPU which leads to compatibilization of PVDF/TPU blends. The introduction of PVDF‐g‐AAc into the PVDF/TPU blends causes an increase in viscosity. The rheological behavior of the compatibilized PVDF/TPU 90/10 and 10/90 blends are well described by the generalized Zener model. The addition of the compatibilizer PVDF‐g‐AAc reduces the dispersed‐phase domain size and narrows the size distribution. ?Author: The summary has been shortened to comply with the maximum of 700 characters. Pls check/confirm changes!?

     

Effect of Waste Tire Dust (WTD) Size on the Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Polypropylene/Waste Tire Dust (PP/WTD) Blends

Waste tire dust (WTD) of mechanically reclaimed scrap tires was blended with polypropylene (PP) in five different compositions to prepare PP/WTD blends. Three series of blends with three different sizes of WTD (250–500 µm, 500–710 µm, and 710 µm–1 mm) were prepared in a Haake Rheomix Polydrive R 600/610 at a temperature of 180°C and a rotor speed of 50 rpm for 9 min. The results show that at the same blending composition, the PP/WTD blends with fine WTD size require higher equilibrium torque and exhibit higher values of tensile strength, Young's modulus, and elongation at break (E_b) than that of blends with coarser WTD size. The swelling index of the PP/WTD blends reveals that the blends with fine WTD size have better swelling resistance in both oil and toluene than all blends with coarser WTD. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) observation indicates that the PP/WTD blends with the finest WTD size exhibit better PP/WTD adhesion than blends with coarse WTD sizes.     

The Effect of the Nano-ZnO Concentration on the Mechanical,Antibacterial and Melt Rheological Properties of LLDPE/Modified Nano-ZnO Composite Films

LLDPE/modified nano-ZnO composite films were prepared using LLDPE and KH550-modified nano-ZnO by melt blending and blowing. The research results indicated that the introduction of the modified nano-ZnO improved the mechanical properties of the LLDPE films, the maximum tensile strength and elongation at break were obtained at modified nano-ZnO content of 0.3 wt%. The composite films exhibited favorable antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The low doped content of modified nano-ZnO in LLDPE matrix made the melt viscosity of the composites increase slightly, it was coincident with variation of the balance torque with the nano-ZnO content.     

Effect of Rubber Content of ABS on Properties of PC/ABS Blends. I. Rheological,Mechanical, and Thermal Properties

ABSTRACT

The effect of rubber content of poly (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) (ABS) on compatibility and properties of polycarbonate (PC)/ABS blend systems has been investigated. The rheological, mechanical, physical, and thermal properties of PC/ABS blend systems containing ABS of different rubber content were studied. The reduced torque data on Torque Rheocord indicated improved processability of PC by addition of ABS, however, in ABS-rich compositions, higher rubber content reduces the extent of improvement. The tensile strength of PC decreased with addition of ABS to it but PC-rich compositions have a nearly additive response. The deviation form additivity for blends having higher rubber ABS was more pronounced. However, the impact strength of blends having higher rubber ABS were higher than other types and showed a positive deviation from additivity with variation in compositions. The blends containing ABS with lower rubber content showed a single glass-transition temperature (Tg) in differential scanning calorimetry studies (DSC) in the whole composition range indicating miscibility. Although two Tgs, one associated with PC phase and one with ABS phase, were observed for blends containing high rubber ABS, the shift in Tgs with respect to pure component values indicates partial miscibility. The decrease in the extent of shift with increase of ABS in these blends indicates undesirable phase separation due to poor adhesion of higher level of rubber content.     

注射温度对PP/微球发泡材料发泡行为及力学性能的影响

通过二次开模注塑成型的方法,在180～230℃的范围内制备PP/微球发泡材料,采用SEM、Image-pro图像处理软件对泡孔进行观察、统计和计算,并测试了发泡材料的力学性能,研究了注射温度对PP/微球发泡材料发泡行为及力学性能的影响规律。结果表明:当注射温度为200℃时,PP/微球发泡材料的发泡质量较理想,泡孔平均直径为32 m、泡孔密度为7.95×106个/cm3,同时获得理想的综合力学性能。     

Industrially viable technique for the preparation of HDPE/fly ash composites at high loading: Thermal,mechanical, and rheological interpretations

This article describes an industrially viable melt blending approach for the preparation of high‐density polyethylene (HDPE)/fly ash composites having high loading of fly ash (FA) (up to 25 wt %). In this approach, solvent was used to enhance the mixing of FA in HDPE matrix. FA coated on the outer surface of HDPE granules using solvent is an economical technique for the incorporation of high loading of FA using conventional twin screw extruder. Herein, the effect of HDPE reinforced with FA on thermal, rheological, and mechanical properties has been investigated. Incorporation of FA in HDPE matrix resulted in higher storage modulus (E′), loss modulus (E″), and complex viscosity (η*) as compared to neat polymer. Tensile and flexural moduli were also found to increase (～47% and ～66%, respectively) with the addition of FA (25 wt %). However, the elongation at break of HDPE reduced as the rigid spherical FA particles do not undergo elongation. The dispersion of FA within the polymer matrix and interaction of FA with HDPE were investigated using scanning electron microscopy. Rheological and mechanical properties of the composites were also correlated with the morphology. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2018 , 135, 45995.     

Effect of Blend Preparation on Electrical,Dielectric, and Dynamical‐Mechanical Properties of Conducting Polymer Blend: SBS Triblock Copolymer/Polyaniline

Conducting polymer blends based on styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS) triblock copolymer and polyaniline doped with dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid (Pani.DBSA) were prepared by different procedures: mechanical mixing (MM) and ‘in situ’ polymerization (ISP) methods. The ISP blends exhibited higher levels of electrical conductivity, as compared to MM blends. The scanning electron micrographs of the ISP blend were characterized by the presence of microtubules, which favored the formation of the conducting pathways inside the SBS matrix. From dynamic mechanical and dielectric analysis, it was possible to suggest a higher interaction degree of the polyaniline with the polystyrene phase of the block copolymer. Blends prepared by ISP method displayed also higher dielectric constant and higher dielectric loss factor than blends prepared by MM method.

     

Influence of Stress Whitening Pretreatment on Cell Structure,Foaming Behavior,and Mechanical Properties of AN/MAA Copolymer Foam

Stress whitening pretreatment on expandable acrylonitrile (AN)/methacrylic acid (MAA) copolymer was adopted to reduce the cell size of high-performance AN/MAA copolymer foam. The article studied the influence of stress whitening on cell structure and mechanical properties of AN/MAA copolymer foam, observed foaming behavior of stress- whitened copolymer by hot stage optical microscopy, and discussed its bubble nucleation mechanism. The results indicate that stress-whitening pretreatment makes the cell size of corresponding copolymer foam reduce sharply when stress whitening occurs. The cell size of copolymer foam with the density of 32 kg/m³ and 75 kg/m³ reduces from 1.07 mm to 0.37 mm and from 0.59 mm to 0.076 mm, respectively. It also causes residual fragmental films in cells. The defects created by stress whitening work first as a bubble nucleus, then expand and combine together as cells. Stress whitening creates new interface between gas and polymer phase and new volume of gas phase, reduces the change of interface free energy and volume free energy during bubble nucleation, and improves the bubble nucleation rate. The foaming phenomenon of stress whitened copolymer is in line with the defect nucleation mechanism. However, stress whitening pretreatment reduces the mechanical properties of final foam because of residual fragmental films.     

Evaluation of Phase Morphology,Rheological, and Mechanical Properties Based on Polypropylene Toughened with Poly(ethylene-co-octene)

The influence of blend composition on phase morphology, rheological, and mechanical properties of polypropylene/poly(ethylene-co-octene) blends was studied. Phase morphology of the blends in the whole range of composition was examined using scanning electron microscope. The rheological data were analyzed to yield the variations of rheological properties and insight into the microstructure of PP/POE blends. The finite element code ANSYS was used for the analysis of the interfacial stress and its distribution between dispersed phase and matrix phase.