Synthesis,characterization, and thermal properties of phosphorus‐containing,wholly aromatic thermotropic copolyesters

A series of phosphorus‐containing, wholly aromatic thermotropic copolyesters from acetylated 2‐(6‐oxide‐6H‐dibenz〈c,e〉〈1,2〉oxa phosphorin‐6‐yl)‐1,4‐dihydroxy phenylene, p‐acetoxybenzoic acid, terephthalic acid, and isophthalic acid were prepared by melting polycondensation. The structure and basic properties of the polymers, such as the glass‐transition temperature (T_g), melting temperature (T_m), thermal stability, crystallinity, and liquid crystallinity, were investigated with Fourier transform infrared, elemental analysis, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis, wide‐angle X‐ray diffraction, and hot‐stage polarizing optical microscopy. The copolyesters had relatively high T_g values ranging from 183 to 192°C. The T_m values obtained from DSC curves for samples P‐20 and P‐25 were 290 and 287°C, respectively (where the number in the sample name indicates the molar fraction of the phosphorus‐containing monomer in the reactants). The initial flow temperatures of other samples observed with hot‐stage polarizing microscopy were 271–290°C. The 5% degradation temperatures in nitrogen ranged from 431 to 462°C, and the char yields at 640°C were 41–52%. All the copolyesters, except P‐40, were thermotropic and nematic. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 86: 1278–1284, 2002     

Use of laser scanning confocal microscopy for characterizing changes in film thickness and local surface morphology of UV-exposed polymer coatings

Laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM) has been used to characterize the changes in film thickness and local surface morphology of polymer coatings during the UV degradation process. With the noninvasive feature of LSCM, one can obtain thickness information directly and nondestructively at various exposure times without destroying the specimens or deriving the thickness values from IR measurement by assuming uniform film ablation. Two acrylic polymer coatings were chosen for the study, and the physical and chemical changes of the two systems at various exposure times were measured and analyzed. Those measurable physical changes caused by UV exposure include film ablation, formation of pits and other surface defects, and increases in surface roughness. It was found in both coatings that changes in measured film thickness by LSCM were not correlated linearly to the predicted thickness loss using the changes in the CH band obtained by the Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy measurements in the later degradation stages. This result suggested it was not a uniform film ablation process during the UV degradation. At later stages, where surface deformation became severe, surface roughness and profile information using LSCM were also proven to be useful for analyzing the surface degradation process Presented at the 81st Annual Meeting of the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology, November 13–14, 2004 in Philadelphia, PA.     

Milk fat fractionation today: A review

Although anhydrous milk fat (AMF) has excellent properties, its variable physicochemical properties and its lack of functionality restrict its uses in the food industry. A technology involving dry fractionation of AMF has been developed, and its attributes include selectivity, reliability and general application. Combining two simple and reliable technologies,i.e., multi-step fractionation and blending, it is possible to overcome functionality problems and the seasonal variations of AMF. Lecture presented at the joint meeting of the International Society for Fat Research and the American Oil Chemists’ Society in Toronto, May 10, 1992.     

Processing and morphology of molecularly imprinted nylon thin films

The characterization of thin, selectively imprinted films of nylon‐6 was performed. Amino acids were used as template molecules. Spin‐cast films were prepared with sizes ranging from 2 μm to 300 nm, depending on the nylon and template concentration in the casting solution. The morphological characteristics of the film surface were examined by atomic force microscopy, and the structure within the films was observed by freeze‐fracture scanning electron microscopy. The film activity was clearly coordinated with the appearance of nanometer‐sized pores both on the surface and within the film. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 101: 2919–2926, 2006     

Improvement of polymer blend properties by changing sequence of mixing

The basic objective of this article is to improve the polymer blend properties by changing mixing sequence. Blending of two elastomers does not lead to a molecularly homogeneous blend (true solution), but to a heterogeneous system in which both polymer phases are present. In this article, the detailed study of heterogeneous distribution of carbon black as well as blend inhomogenity and the physicomechanical including dynamic mechanical properties of the blend has been carried out. The choice of the blend was natural rubber/polybutadiene rubber as 85:15. Heterogeneous carbon black distribution study was also performed in differential scanning calorimeter. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 104: 2735–2742, 2007     

Crystallization behavior of dry‐brush PEO‐PS block copolymer and PEO homopolymer blend

The crystallization behavior of semicrystalline PEO homopolymer/triblock PS‐PEO‐PS copolymer blend system, which exhibited “Dry‐Brush” in the melt. A symmetric polystyrene–poly(ethylene oxide)–polystyrene triblock copolymer was blended with PEO homopolymer (h‐PEO) having the same molecular weight as that of the PEO block in the copolymer. Considering the composition of the blend (W_ps ≥ 0.8), PEO spheres were formed in the blend. Because of the dry‐brush phase behavior of this blend, h‐PEO added was localized in the PEO microdomains, which increases the domain size without changing the microdomain morphology. The crystallization of PEO block was confined within the microdomains and the crystallization temperature was about 60°C lower than normal. Self‐seeding tests were performed to clarify the nucleation mechanism of the blend. Because the droplets size varies greatly, multicrystallization peaks were witnessed in the self‐seeding process. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 2007     

水位下降条件下西安D7裂缝土体孔隙变化特征试验

为研究压缩性土体在孔隙水压力下降下所引起的孔隙变化特征,选取孔隙度及分形维数作为评判指标,以西安D7地裂缝两侧可压缩性土层为研究对象,借助三维CT扫描成像技术,依托Matlab计算平台及VG Studio Max图像处理软件,对在水位下降过程中可压缩性土体压缩变形引起的孔隙度和分形维数孔隙变化进行定量评价,并探讨了固结压缩过程中土体孔隙分形维数的变化规律及其影响因素。研究表明:孔隙度随压缩进行大幅降低,由压缩前4.36%降至0.61%;土体分形维数与孔隙度、上覆压力均呈线性相关性,相关系数分别为0.947 2和0.966 0;而且分形维数可以很好的表征孔隙分布特点,是孔隙度的有效补充;通过分析土样孔隙度与分形维数关系,为后期建立区域上地裂缝—地下水开采耦合模型提供参数赋值基础。     

聚丙烯熔融特性与MDSC条件的相关性

用调制式差示扫描量热法研究了聚丙烯(PP)升温过程熔融特性与线性升温速率（β)、温度调制振幅（AT)和调制周期(p)的相关性。实验结果表明，在低β时，总热流部分PP熔融呈现双峰；β加快时，呈现单熔融峰。随β加快，不可逆热流部分熔融热(△H)增加；可逆热流部分出现明显的放热峰。随p延长，总热流部分和不可逆热流部分的熔融峰温(Tp)基本不变，起始熔融温度(Ton)降低；但△H前者不变，后者增加；可逆热流部分从吸热变成放热，放热峰温移向高温。总热流和不可逆热流部分的Tp和Ton不受AT的影响，但随AT增大△H前者不变，后者降低。     

A novel approach for fit analysis of thermal protective clothing using three-dimensional body scanning

The garment fit played an important role in protective performance, comfort and mobility. The purpose of this study is to quantify the air gap to quantitatively characterize a three-dimensional (3-D) garment fit using a 3-D body scanning technique. A method for processing of scanned data was developed to investigate the air gap size and distribution between the clothing and human body. The mesh model formed from nude and clothed body was aligned, superimposed and sectioned using Rapidform software. The air gap size and distribution over the body surface were analyzed. The total air volume was also calculated. The effects of fabric properties and garment size on air gap distribution were explored. The results indicated that average air gap of the fit clothing was around 25–30 mm and the overall air gap distribution was similar. The air gap was unevenly distributed over the body and it was strongly associated with the body parts, fabric properties and garment size. The research will help understand the overall clothing fit and its association with protection, thermal and movement comfort, and provide guidelines for clothing engineers to improve thermal performance and reduce physiological burden.     

Bi2—xPbxSr2Ca2Cu3Oy系高Tc超导体相变的研究

用DSC研究了高T_e超导体B_(2-r)Pb_rSr_2Ca_2Cu_sO_v(x=0,0.2,0.4,0.6)从室温至600℃范围内的相变。在320℃和440℃附近有二个吸热蜂,每一个峰对应一个相变过程。440℃附近的相变是不可递的,其原子激活能为1.37eV,是由高T_e相向低T_e相的转变。而320℃附近的相变则与超结构的形成有关。