Improved mechanical strength of p(AAm) interpenetrating hydrogel network due to microgranular cellulose embedding

Here, polyacrylamide [p(AAm)]‐based hydrogels were synthesized via redox polymerization technique in the presence of various amounts of microgranular cellulose (MGCell) such as 0, 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 mg MGCell/g. The synthesized p(AAm)‐MGCell interpenetrating hydrogels were characterized spectroscopically by FTIR, thermally by TGA analysis, and mechanically via dynamic mechanical measurements. Furthermore, the effect of the amount of MGCell in p(AAm) hydrogels on swelling% (S%) degree and mechanical strength was investigated. It was found that the S% was decreased from 727 ± 9 to 667 ± 6, 642 ± 8 and 619 ± 10, 568 ± 6 for p(AAm)‐MGCell interpenetrating network hydrogels containing 10, 50, 100, and 150 mg MGCell, respectively. On the other hand, the Young modulus of p(AAm)‐based hydrogels increased from 2.8 ± 0.2 kPa to 3.1 ± 0.03, 3.4 ± 0.1, 3.6 ± 0.3 and 4.3 ± 0.3 kPa with the incorporation of 10, 50, 100, and 150 mg MGCell into p(AAm) hydrogels. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2017 , 134, 44854.     

Influence of the pretreatment and curing of alkoxysilanes on the protection of the titanium–aluminum–vanadium alloy

The use of coatings based on alkoxysilanes is one of the most effective ways to control the release of cytotoxic ions by metal implants. To improve the success rate of titanium–aluminum–vanadium implants, in this study, we evaluated the physicochemical, morphological, mechanical, and electrochemical behavior of hybrid coatings based on alkoxysilanes applied on the alloy. The coatings were prepared with the precursors 3‐(trimethoxysilyl propyl)methacrylate and tetraethoxysilane alkoxides by the sol–gel method. The curing of the coatings was evaluated at different temperatures (90, 180, and 300 °C) for 1 h. We carried out the pretreatment of the alloy by polishing and attacking it with sodium hydroxide. The results indicate that the temperature of 90 °C was effective for solvent evaporation and complete crosslinking of the film, and the alkaline pretreatment allowed the formation of a film with better anticorrosive performance; this indicated that the presence of hydroxyl groups on the surface improved the coating adhesion. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2017 , 134, 45470.     

Lignin‐based carbon fibers: Accelerated stabilization of lignin fibers in the presence of hydrogen chloride

Organosolv switchgrass lignin (SGL) and hardwood lignin (HWL) polymers are used as precursors to prepare low cost carbon fibers (CFs). Lignin powder and fiber samples are stabilized and carbonized at different conditions to investigate the effect of HCl on thermal‐oxidative stabilization time, mass yield, fiber diameter, and mechanical properties. The results show that HCl can accelerate stabilization and reduce the stabilization time from many hours to 75 min for the SGL fibers, and to 35 min for the HWL fiber. The rate of rapid stabilization in HCl/air is at least four times faster than conventional stabilization in air. The CFs prepared with two different stabilization methods have almost the same strength and modulus, but higher carbon yield is obtained with the rapid stabilization due to a short time of oxidation. Pores and defects observed on the surface and the cross‐section of the CFs across all stabilization conditions contribute to low fiber strength. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2017 , 134, 45507.     

Characterisation and properties of geopolymer composites. Part 2: Role of cordierite-mullite reinforcement

Our previous research paper on geopolymer-mullite composites showed promising results on compressive strength and fire resistance. However, no improvement in thermal shock resistance was observed in the afore mentioned study. In this study, further attempts to improve thermal shock resistance of the geopolymer were explored. The research was performed by compositing a fly ash-based geopolymer with cordierite-mullite at 20, 40 and 60 wt% replacement. X-ray diffraction (XRD) of the cured geopolymer composite specimens showed the existence of cordierite, mullite, quartz, cancrinite and lazurite. It was found that compressive strength and strength retention after thermal exposure at 400 °C were improved in the geopolymer composite specimens, especially those with 20–40 wt% replacement. Upon further heating to 600 °C, all geopolymer specimens showed insignificant differences in compressive strength. Fire resistance was found to improve with increasing proportion of replacement contents.     

PP基木塑复合材料热稳定性研究进展

分析了聚丙烯(PP)基木塑复合材料中各组分的热稳定性,综述了PP基木塑复合材料热稳定性的研究进展,主要是植物纤维、偶联剂、抗氧剂、阻燃剂、弹性体等对复合材料热稳定性的影响。     

Curing kinetics of a novolac resin modified with oxidized multi‐walled carbon nanotubes

The influence of oxidized multi‐walled carbon nanotubes (o‐MWCNTs) on the curing kinetics of a novolac resin was studied by means of non‐isothermal differential scanning calorimetry. Regarding the kinetics issues, the high concentration of hydroxyl groups on the o‐MWCNTs slightly modified the curing reaction of the novolac resin, shifting the differential scanning calorimetry exothermic peak to higher temperatures. The effective activation energy of the curing reaction was calculated by the isoconversional Kissinger‐Akahira‐Sunose method and increased by the presence of o‐MWCNTs with respect to neat novolac. This change was attributed to the increase of the material viscosity. In addition, thermogravimetric analysis revealed that nanocomposites samples containing 0.4 and 1.0 wt% o‐MWCNTs presented increased char yield values, indicating an improvement of flame retardancy.     

Development of novel soy-protein-based superabsorbent matrixes through the addition of salts

The addition of salts, like sodium bicarbonate (SB) or carbonate (SC), into the formulation of bioplastic materials may alter their hydrophilic character to a significant extent. Soy protein isolate (SPI) is a byproduct of the soybean oil industry, which, when properly blended with glycerol (GL), can be further processed through a lab-scale injection molding device. A maximum in the water uptake around 2250 or 2500% is obtained for bioplastics obtained when either SB or SC content is around 1 wt %, respectively. Thus, they exceed the limit to be considered superabsorbent materials (SAMs). Regarding their mechanical properties, a higher presence of SB within the SPI/GL matrix provides materials with a higher extensibility and lower Young's modulus. A higher water uptake is observed after replacing SB for SC in the formulation, probably related to a higher alkalinization of the material as well as to the high hydrophilicity of the carbonate. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019 , 136, 47012.     

新型含偶氮结构聚芳醚砜醚酮酮的合成与表征

在无水AlCl3及N-甲基吡咯烷酮(NMP)/1,2-二氯乙烷(DCE)复合溶剂的存在下,将含砜基芳二醚类单体与含偶氮苯结构芳二甲酰氯进行低温付-克缩聚反应,合成了一类新型含偶氮结构聚芳醚砜醚酮酮树脂。用IR、TG、WAXD及元素分析等技术进行了结构表征和性能测试。结果表明:所合成的聚合物树脂具有预期结构且为非晶态聚合物;在N2气氛中质量损失5%的温度(Td)分别为445～463℃;聚合物除了能在浓硫酸、CF3COOH/CHCl3等强极性质子型溶剂中溶解外,还能溶解于N-甲基吡咯烷酮(NMP)、N,N-二甲基甲酰胺(DMF)、二甲基亚砜(DMSO)等强极性非质子型溶剂中,也能在普通溶剂,如氯仿(CHCl3)、1,2-二氯乙烷(DCE)、四氢呋喃(THF)等中溶解。     

Ti-Cr合金的非等温氧化及着火预测(英文)

采用热重分析、XRD和SEM等方法研究Ti-Cr合金(0≤w(Cr)≤25%)从室温至1723K的非等温氧化行为及氧化膜的微观结构,探讨Cr元素对Ti-Cr合金抗氧化能力的影响机制。结果表明:当Cr含量小于某一临界值wC时,随着Cr含量的增加合金的抗氧化能力降低;当Cr含量高于wC时,随着Cr含量的增加合金的抗氧化能力提高;当温度高到1000K时,Ti-Cr合金的氧化仍符合抛物线规律,且主要发生钛的氧化;Ti-Cr合金氧化后基体中存在氧扩散层,氧化膜主要为金红石型TiO2,内层氧化膜出现富Cr现象,Cr氧化物的析出提高了Ti-Cr合金的抗氧化能力。金属和合金的着火是一个快速非等温氧化的过程,预测了Ti-Cr合金着火阶段的氧化机制。