Preparation of Iron Filler-Based Photocomposites and Application in 3D Printing

The introduction of metallic fillers to polymers via the photopolymerization approach can endow the composite materials with some unique properties, but the relevant research is still scarce due to the issue of light penetration and inner filter effect. Herein, for the first time the fabrication of photocomposites based on fine iron powder (i.e., a typical kind of metallic filler) is reported in this work. The free radical polymerization of two different acrylate monomers, poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate and trimethylolpropane triacrylate, is performed in the presence of iron filler under mild conditions (i.e., light emitting diode (LED)@405 nm irradiation at room temperature under air). And the real-time Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy reveals remarkable photopolymerization kinetics of acrylates with high final conversions and fast polymerization rates despite the increasing contents of iron filler in the composites. Interestingly, the 3D printing technique is applied to the iron filler-based composites to produce tridimensional patterns with excellent spatial resolution. This work not only paves the way for the investigation of photocomposites based on metallic fillers through photochemical methods, but also broadens the potential application prospects.     

Bioderived Bilayer Shell Modification β-FeOOH Nanorods via Self-Assembly Technique as Sustainable Flame Retardants for Enhancing Flame Retardancy of Epoxy Resin

The design and application of bioderived flame retardants have been widely conducted to meet the concept of green and sustainable development. Here, self-assembly technique is used to prepare core–shell bioderived additives by using β-FeOOH as the core and polydopamine (PDA)/tannic acid (TA) bilayer as the shell, following adsorption of nickel ions to enhance the thermal stability, flame retardancy, and mechanical properties of epoxy resin (EP). The molecular structure of biobased resources is rich in hydroxyl groups and carbon content, which can be dehydrated and carbonized during combustion and promote the formation of robust protective char layer. With the addition of 5 wt% β-FeOOH@PTNi, the EP composites can pass V-0 rating in the UL-94 test. The peak heat release rate and total heat release decrease by 28.4% and 17.4% compared with pure EP. The bioderived nanorods can capture the oxygen free radicals, contributing to flame retarding in gaseous phase. Thus, the release of high-toxic CO and flammable gaseous is significantly suppressed. Besides, the storage modulus of EP composites increases by 16.0% with the addition of 5% β-FeOOH@PTNi compared with pure EP. This work provides a sustainable methodology for the design of bioderived flame retardants for EP.     

Effect of Bio-Based Cobalt Alginate on the Fire Safety and Mechanical Properties for Epoxy Resin

There is a growing demand to develop epoxy resins (EP) with smoke suppression as well as satisfactory flame retardancy. Herein, bio-based cobalt alginate is successfully fabricated and incorporated into EP to prepare EP/Cobalt Alginate composites with better fire safety performance. The addition of cobalt alginate reduces the thermal-decomposition rate, temperature at maximum weight-loss rate of EP, whereas obviously improves the thermal stabilities at a higher temperature range. Furthermore, the addition of cobalt alginate substantially reduces the fire hazard of EP, resulting in 56.2% reduction in peak heat release rate, as well as 17.8% and 56.3% reduction in total smoke production and peak smoke production rate, respectively, compared with EP matrix. Moreover, the presence of cobalt alginate increases smoke-suppressant properties, according to the smoke density test. Additionally, the incorporation of cobalt alginate has no obviously destructive effect on the mechanical properties of EP, while EP/Cobalt Alginate-3 exhibits a 27.0% improvement in impact strength. In prospective, this study may provide a significant method for producing eco-friendly flame retardant EP.     

紫外光快速固化的树枝状丙烯酸酯齐聚物的制备和性能

通过乙二胺(EDA)和三羟甲基丙烷三丙烯酸酯(TMPTA)，以甲醇为催化剂，在30℃进行6小时Michael加成反应，可制得含多个双键的树枝状丙烯酸酯齐聚物(DAO)．与相似分子量的线性丙烯酸酯齐聚物相比，DAO粘度低，用作紫外光固化树脂，其固化速度快，且固化产物硬度好，耐溶剂性好．     

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。     

环氧氯丙烷下游产品生产现状及市场前景

论述了环氧氯丙烷的主要下游产品环氧树脂、合成甘油、氯醇橡胶等的生产现状、市场前景等,指出:我国氯碱行业应该重视这些环氧氯丙烷下游精细化工产品的开发,以促进我国环氧氯丙烷的发展。     

The role of castor oil in epoxy and polyamide systems for coating and adhesive application

Summary  Over the past few years, the challenges of globalisation, consolidation and economical point of view have meant that manufacturers of epoxy formulations have to constantly improve their capability to meet the needs of customers. An active area for advancement is that of epoxy and polyamide resin with castor oil. Generally, people working in the coating industries are familiar with castor oil, but this paper provides information on the new use of castor oil in epoxy and polyamide resin. This novel product (castor oil-modified epoxy resin/castor oil-modified polyamide) provides a previously unattainable combination and improved flexibility and toughness to a variety of ambient cure applications. This communication will review the performance of these castor oil-modified epoxy and polyamide resin surface coatings and adhesives. Based on the results of this study, these systems offer some advantages without much affecting the traditional properties of epoxy and polyamide resin in a variety of applications.     

不同官能度环氧树脂的阳离子光固化研究

对4种不同官能度的环氧树脂在紫外光辐照下用一种二苯基碘钅翁盐或两种二烷基苯甲酰锍盐光引发剂进行阳离子光固化的体系作了系统的研究。研究结果表明,二氨基二苯甲烷环氧树脂AG-80不能阳离子光固化,而E-51,711和TDE-85均可在二苯基碘钅翁六氟磷酸盐或1-甲基-1-十二烷基苯甲酰甲基六氟锑酸锍盐作用下进行紫外光引发阳离子聚合,其中二苯基碘钅翁六氟磷酸盐引发E-51环氧树脂阳离子光固化的效果最好,该树脂体系可用做紫外光固化复合材料的树脂基体。研究还发现,在停止紫外光辐照后,由于阳离子聚合链终止困难而使碘钅翁盐引发的环氧树脂光固化体系存在后固化现象,后固化速度与后固化时的温度有关。     

A Semi‐Batch Process for Nitroxide Mediated Radical Polymerization

Summary: A semi‐batch process using nitroxide mediated polymerization, was explored for the design of low molecular weight solvent‐borne coatings, typical of those used in the automotive industry. While living radical polymerization (LRP) offers many advantages in the control of polymer chain microstructure that may confer important physical and chemical property benefits to coatings, adapting LRP to a semi‐batch process poses significant challenges in the design and operation of the process. Using styrene monomer, various two‐component initiating systems (free radical initiator, 4‐hydroxy‐TEMPO) were studied to understand the effects of different initiators on the course of polymerization. In addition, an alkoxyamine was synthesized and used as the initiating source. The initiators Luperox 7M75 and Luperox 231 give higher polymerization rates and reasonable control over polymerization, while benzoyl peroxide (BPO), Vazo 67, and the alkoxyamine are less effective. The number of polymer chains in the final product is always less than the theoretical value, reflecting poor initiation efficiency, probably resulting from undesirable termination reactions that become important due to the nature of the semi‐batch process. Adding camphorsulfonic acid (CSA) or charging initiator concurrently with monomer during semi‐batch feed, can increase the polymerization rate while maintaining the living character of the polymerization. The copolymerization of styrene and butyl acrylate is also shown to exhibit living character.

Schematic representation of the exchange reaction to produce N‐TEMPO capped polymer chains.     

2,4,6-三溴苯胺对环氧树脂固化物阻燃耐热性的影响

用氧指数 (LOI) ,TG法测定研究了 2 ,4,6-三溴苯胺 (TBA)对环氧树脂酸酐固化物阻燃耐热性的影响 ,结果表明 TBA能较好地阻燃树脂固化物 ,TBA与 Sb2 O3 和磷酸三苯酯 (TPP)配用时具有阻燃协同效应 ,且对环氧树脂酸酐固化物的热稳定性影响较小。