Experimental evidence for reduced chain segment mobility in poly(amide)-6/clay nanocomposites

Poly(amide)-6/clay nanocomposites are investigated by means of modulated temperature differential scanning calorimetry. The importance of polymer–filler interaction is explored by comparing nanocomposites based on untreated and organically modified clay. During quasi-isothermal crystallization experiments, an excess contribution is observed in the recorded heat capacity signal due to reversible melting and crystallization. The magnitude of this excess contribution depends on the nanocomposite investigated. We suggest that it is directly related to the segmental mobility of the polymer chains in the interphase region. As such, the magnitude of this excess contribution can be used to quantify the efficiency of the polymer–clay interaction. Depending on the clay type used, differences in interfacial interaction can be achieved, which is of great importance with respect to the improvement of material properties. Based on thermal analysis results, a simple interphase model is proposed that is able to account for both the thermal and mechanical properties of poly(amide)-6/clay nanocomposites.     

Effect of Abrasives on Three-Body Abrasive Wear Behaviour of Particulate-Filled Polyamide66/Polypropylene Nanocomposites

Polyamide66/polypropylene (PA66/PP) blend, graphite (Gr)-filled PA66/PP composite and nanoclay (NC)-filled PA66/PP nanocomposites were prepared by twin screw extrusion and injection molding. Three-body abrasive wear behaviour of the injection moulded composites was carried out using a rubber wheel abrasion wear tester. In this study, angular silica sand and quartz particles of size ranging from 200 to 250 μm were used as dry and loose abrasives. The tests were carried out for 150, 300, 450 and 600 m abrading distances at a constant load of 36 N. It was observed that inclusion of particulate fillers in PA66/PP have significant influence on wear under varied abrading distances for different abrasive particles. Further, it was found that NC-filled PA66/PP nanocomposite exhibited lower wear rate compared to Gr filled ones for different abrasive particles. In addition, the worn surfaces of the samples were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and the morphology was also discussed.     

Influence of interfacial reaction on interfacial performance of carbon fiber and polyarylacetylene resin composites

The influence of interfacial reaction on interfacial performance of carbon fiber/polyarylacetylene resin composites was studied. For this purpose, vinyltrimethoxysilane containing a double bond was grafted onto the carbon fiber surface to react with the triple bond of polyarylacetylene resin. The reaction between polyarylacetylene resin and vinyltrimethoxysilane was proved by reference to the model reaction between phenylacetylene and vinyltrimethoxysilane. Surface chemical analysis by XPS, surface energy determination from the dynamic contact angle, and the interfacial adhesion in composites was evaluated by interfacial shear strength test as well. It was found that vinyltrimethoxysilane, which can react with polyarylacetylene resin, had been grafted onto the carbon fiber surface. Furthermore, because the reaction between polyarylacetylene resin and vinyltrimethoxysilane took place at the interface, the interfacial adhesion in composites was significantly increased, and the improvement of interfacial adhesion was all attributed to the interfacial reaction.     

MORPHOLOGY EVOLUTION IN PTFE AS A FUNCTION OF MELT TIME AND TEMPERATURE Ⅱ. LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT FOLDED CHAIN SINGLE CRYSTALS AND BAND STRUCTURES

The effect of sintering dispersed and bulk, low molecular weight (Mn = 50,000 Da), nano-emulsion polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) particles near their melting point is described. With the nascent particles consisting of ca.75 nm diameter, hexagonal, single crystals, sintering at, e.g., 350℃, results, initially, in merger of neighboring particles,followed by individual molecular motion on the substrate and the formation of folded chain, lamellar single crystals and spherulites, and on-edge ribbons. It is suggested these structures develop, with time, in the mesomorphic "melt". Sintering of the bulk resin yields extended chain, band structures, as well as folded chain lamellae; end-surface to end-surface merger,possibly by end-to-end polymerization, occurs with increasing time.     

α-(1H-1,2,4-三唑-1-基)-β-芳硫基取代苯酮的合成及生物活性研究

利用2-（1H-1,2,4-三唑-1-基）-2-丙烯-1-酮（2）与取代硫酚或含巯基的 杂环化合物进行1,4-亲核加成,得到目标化合物3,其结构经元素分析、核磁和红 外光谱所证实,并对其进行了生物活性的测试,发现大部分化合物具有很好的抑菌 活性。结构与活性的关系表明不同的R~1取代对其生物活性有较大的影响,当R~1 = （CH_3）_3C时,对小麦锈病的抑制活性要高于R~1 = Ar的活性,而Ar上不同的 取代基对其活性影响不大。     

新型芳香胺－邻醌聚合物的合成及其作为纳料固定化酶载体的研究

以碘酸盐为氧化剂,通过氧化－迈克尔加成反应,由邻苯二酚和4,4'-亚甲基 苯胺合成了一种新的功能聚合物,芳香胺－邻醌聚合物。这种聚合物表面由分布均 匀的纳料颗粒和孔穴构成。由于这种聚合物分子含有疏水骨架、羰基和胺基的有序 分布,以及独特的纳料微观颗粒和孔穴结构,使其成为吸附法固定化酶的良好载 体。     

流变学法研究部分水解聚丙烯酰胺/Cr(III)交联反应I.浓度的影响

采用流变学法系统地考察了部分水解聚丙烯酰胺（HPAM）/Cr(III)交联体系的 反应动力学。HPAM溶液的粘性模量G”大于弹性模量G’,且其数值随时间不发生变 化,体系为粘性溶液。而HPAM/Cr(III)体系的G’和G”的数值都随时间变化,G” 在反应开始阶段大于G’,当反应进行一段时间后,G’超过G”占据主要地位,体 系成为弹性体系。交联过程可分为三个阶段：第一上升阶段,平缓上升阶段和第二 上升阶段。利用G’～ t曲线可以推测反应机理。实验发现成胶速率随反应物HPAM 和Cr(III)的浓度的增加而增加,而成胶时间缩短。在羧基浓度过量的情况下,交 联反应对Cr(III)浓度的反应级数是1。凝胶的有效弹性交联密度随聚合物浓度的增 加而增,且随凝胶反应的进行而增加。凝胶的交联点间的平均分子量随Cr(III)浓 度的增加和交联反应的进行而下降。     

螺浆烷

本文综述了螺浆烷的最新进展,详细叙述了螺浆烷的合成、结构与性质,特别是小螺浆烷的张力能及桥头-桥头碳-碳单键的价键状态。     

The Role of Interfacial Interactions in the Toughening of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate–Polypropylene Nanocomposites

This paper investigates the effect of the interphase properties and the interfacial interactions between matrix and filler on mechanical properties of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC)–polypropylene nanocomposites. PCC particles were coated with stearic acid (SA). The weight ratio of SA on the particles (w _SA) ranged from 0 to 0.135 g SA/g PCC. The introduction of PCC particles resulted in an increase in stiffness and yield stress compared with the pristine polymeric matrix and, at the same time, it increased the impact resistance. The maximum improvement in the impact behaviour was achieved for the composites with w _SA =0.045 corresponding to the theoretical monolayer ratio. A decrease in interfacial interactions between monolayer coated PCCs and the matrix with respect to the uncoated particles was observed by using a semi-empirical equation developed by Pukànszky. The low degree of interfacial interactions between particulate filler and matrix allows a matrix–particle debonding phenomenon, as shown by scanning electron microscopy analysis. Extensive plastic deformations were evident as well, promoting an improvement in toughness. The thickness of the interphase between particles and matrix was evaluated by using the Shen–Li model which is based on the hypothesis of a non-homogeneous interphase. It results that the thickness increased in the order uncoated < monolayer coated < 3% SA coated ? 13.5% SA coated particles. The thinner and stronger interphase found for the composite with uncoated particles can be explained with the high interaction between matrix and filler and the consequent low mobility of the polymeric chains.     

Interfacial effects in short sisal fiber/maleated castor oil foam composites

In this study, bio-foam composites are produced using short sisal fiber as the reinforcement and modified castor oil as the matrix, respectively. The foam composites with an average cell size of 200 μm possess properties similar to those of commercial polyurethane foams. The effects of fiber loading, fiber length and foam density on the compressive properties of the foam composites are reported in relation to the interfacial interaction. It is found that the addition of chopped sisal alters cell structure of the foam. Surface pre-treatment of sisal by alkali or silane coupling agent helps to improve the mechanical properties and interfacial adhesion. The exposure of the fibers to the gas cells of the foam reduces the effectiveness of interfacial effect, which is different from the case of conventional bulk composites. As a result, the reinforcing ability of sisal fibers becomes a function of fiber length and so on.