Isothermal crystallization behavior of hybrid biocomposite consisting of regenerated cellulose fiber,clay, and poly(lactic acid)

Quantitative analysis of isothermal crystallization kinetics of PLA/clay nanocomposite and PLA/clay/regenerated cellulose fiber (RCF) hybrid composite has been conducted. The crystallization rate constant (k) according to Avrami equation was higher in PLA/clay nanocomposite than in PLA/clay/RCF hybrid composite at the same crystallization temperature. The equilibrium melting temperature obtained by Hoffman–Weeks equation was almost same in both composites, whereas stability parameter was greater in hybrid composite than in nanocomposite. Activation energy of hybrid composite for crystallization was larger than that of nanocomposite. The value of nucleation parameter (K_g) and surface free energy (s_e) of hybrid composite were larger than nanocomposite, indicating that hybrid composite has a less folding regularity than nanocomposite. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008     

Scaling laws and internal structure for characterizing electrospun poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate] fibers

Using chloroform/dimethylformamide (CF/DMF) co-solvent, electrospinning of poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate] (PHB) solutions was carried out at ambient temperature. The effects of the applied voltage (V), flow-rate (Q), and solution viscoelastic properties on the Taylor cone, electrified jet, and fiber morphology were investigated. In addition, the electric field developed by the needle-plate electrode configuration was calculated using a finite element analysis to reveal the tip-to-collector (H) effect. Among the processing parameters (V, Q and H), it was found that Q played a key role in determining the jet diameter (d_j) and electrospun fiber diameter (d_f), and scaling laws existed between them, i.e., d_j-Q^0.61 and d_f-Q^0.33. The diameter reduction ratios of D_o/d_j (D_o is the needle diameter) and d_j/d_f were measured as 50-120 and 5-10, respectively; it suggested that major jet stretching took place in the straight electrified jet region, and further chain orientation could be gained by the subsequent process of jet whipping. By changing PHB concentrations from 5 to 15 wt%, the solution viscosity (η_o) was increased from 100 to 4900 cP, whereas the surface tension and solution conductivity remained unchanged; it provided a good model solution to exclusively reveal the η_o effect on the electrospinning process. Our results showed that the η_o-dependence of d_j and d_f also followed simple scaling laws: d_j-η_o^0.06, and d_f-η_o^0.39, with a prefactor depending on the processing variables, mainly the flow-rate. Regardless of the PHB concentrations used, the obtained PHB fibers showed a similar crystallinity fraction of ca. 0.63 and possession of major α-crystals together with a small amount of β-crystals with zigzag chain conformation.     

Studies on jute–asphalt composites

The tensile properties of jute make it a suitable raw material for asphalt overlay (A/O) fabric. In this study, the thermal stability of jute under conditions of asphalt overlaying process was investigated and the compatibility of jute with asphalt was assessed through experimentation on jute–asphalt composites under mechanical and hygral loads. Fourier transform infra red (FTIR) spectroscopic study revealed probable chemical bonding between jute and asphalt. The test for ascertaining the capability of asphalt encasement for protecting jute against biodegradation under enzymatic attack was found positive. A 6‐month hygral treatment, of the jute–asphalt composite, showed significant increase in modulus of the material. The results indicate that although the strength of jute deteriorates by about 10% under asphalt overlaying condition, the overall tensile behavior of jute fabric–asphalt composite material is considerably superior to that of the pure jute fabric, even under biological and extended hygral loading conditions. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 2008     

A study on dynamic friction of different spun yarns

This article presents the results from a study of yarn-to-yarn (YY) and yarn-to-metal (YM) frictions conducted on ring, rotor, air-jet, and open-end friction (OE friction) spun yarns at different relative speeds and input tensions. The results indicate that the behavior of frictions for YY is different than that of YM. In case of YY friction, OE friction yarn shows maximum friction followed by rotor, air-jet, and ring spun yarns; however, a reverse order is noticed for YM friction. The relative speed and input tension have significant influence on the frictional behavior of spun yarns. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008     

OPGW应用问题的探讨

根据多年的光纤复合架空地线(0PGW)应用经验与实践，从0PGW结构及组成、光纤余长、线路配合、金具配套、0PGW安装等方面，对0PGW应用中的若干问题进行详细的探讨。     

Continuous hydrogen evolution from cyclohexanes over platinum catalysts supported on activated carbon fibers

The continuous production of hydrogen from cyclohexanes is achieved effectively using Pt/ACF (ACF = activated carbon fiber) catalysts in a fixed-bed flow reactor. The Pt catalysts are more effective than a Pd/ACF catalyst for the reaction. Besides cyclohexane, methylcyclohexane, 1,4-dimethylcyclohexane, and p-menthane can also be employed as hydrogen source in the reaction system.     

Synthesis and properties of PDMS modified waterborne polyurethane–acrylic hybrid emulsion by solvent-free method

A new type of polysiloxane modified polyurethane–acrylic hybrid emulsion was synthesized by solvent-free method and the polysiloxane was introduced into the soft segment of polyurethane chains using dihydroxybutyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The formed film from the hybrid emulsion could provide obviously higher water-resistance property. The preparation technologies such as the content of carboxy group and acrylic monomer, the rate and the time of emulsification were discussed systematically. The chain structure and the particle size were confirmed by the analysis of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy, respectively. The effect of PDMS content on the water resistance and the mechanical property were investigated by absorbed water ratio, water contact angle and dynamic mechanical measurement.     

纤维表面处理对植物纤维增强水泥的物理力学性能影响

植物纤维增强水泥的力学性能具有湿敏感性，随湿度增加弯曲强度下降幅度较大。本文工作采用的几种浸渍处理纤维表面的方法，有效地改善了这种状况，其中一种经处理的纤维增强水泥较没有处理的对比试样在饱水状态下的弯曲强度提高了67％，气干状态提高了18％，缩小了二者间的差距。     

磷氮阻燃腈纶结构性能及阻燃机理研究

研究了含磷酸二氢铵和脲复合阻燃剂的共混阻燃腈纶的结构和性能。研究表明，在纤维成形加工过程中，部分阻燃剂聚合生成聚磷酸铵和聚脲，阻燃剂以微粒状均匀分散并包埋在纤维内部；阻燃剂的加入使纤维高序区大分子间等距离排列的规整性和片状结构单元等距离平行排列的程度降低，热稳定性亦略有下降；但纤维的宏形态结构及物理机械性能没有明显变化；磷氮阻燃腈纶具有良好的阻燃性和阻燃耐久性，经碱洗２０次、水洗３０次后，阻燃剂的磷和氮的保留率分别高达８２．９％和８９．５％，纤维的ＬＯＩ值仍在２６％以上。     

改性丙烯酸-环氧树脂纳米乳液的制备及应用

介绍了水性丙烯酸-环氧树脂纳米乳液的制备及其在油罐防腐工程中的应用。讨论了亲水侧链聚乙二醇相对分子质量大小对涂膜性能的影响以及乳化剂各组分的用量对乳液粒径的影响。