Improved thermal oxidation stability of polypropylene films in the presence of β-nucleating agent

Thermal oxidation behavior of isotactic polypropylene (PP) films with and without nucleating agent was investigated at 100 °C in air. The crystal form of PP was modified with a specific aryl amide derivative as β-nucleating agent (β-NA). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), polarized optical microscopy (POM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and tensile tests were performed to determine the extent of chemical degradation and the variations of microstructure of the two kinds of PP films during thermal oxidation. It was found that the mechanism of thermal oxidation of PP films was not changed in the presence of β-NA, but the time to initiation and the rate of oxidation both declined. Moreover, during the thermal oxidation aging, the melting temperature of neat PP significantly decreased while only a slight decrease of the melting temperature occurred for β-PP. Overall, the investigation indicated that the thermal oxidative stability of β-PP was higher than that of neat PP. The underlying mechanism was further analyzed by considering the change in the physical structure, especially the crystalline and the amorphous structure, of PP in the presence of β-NA.     

球形聚丙烯粒子固相接枝苯乙烯的研究

用负载型高效球形催化剂催化丙烯本体聚合获得了孔隙率较高的球形聚丙烯 (PP)粒子 .研究了苯乙烯在这种球形多孔PP粒子中的接枝聚合反应 ,考察了各种聚合条件对接枝率及接枝效率的影响 ,并用FTIR、DSC、GPC、粘度测定及偏光显微镜 (PLM)等方法表征了接枝聚合产物的结构和形态 .研究表明 ,球形PP粒子固相接枝苯乙烯不仅可达较高接枝率 (最高达 2 4 % )和接枝效率 (最高达 5 6 7% ) ,PS相区尺寸小、分布均匀 ,而且产物为形态规则的球形颗粒 ,有利于防止聚合物结块和粘壁 .但PP接枝PS后分子量有所下降 ,表明PP接枝PS的同时伴随着轻微的降解     

Determination of oxidation parameters by DSC for polypropylene stabilized with hydroxytyrosol (3,4-dihydroxy-phenylethanol)

Oxidation thermal parameters on samples of polypropylene (PP) stabilized with hydroxytyrosol were determined. For comparison purposes, α-tocopherol and a synthetic phenolic commercial antioxidant (Irganox 1076), were also analyzed. Oxidation induction time (OIt) and oxidation induction temperature (OIT) were determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The addition of hydroxytyrosol 0.1 mass% to PP was enough to obtain efficient stabilization during processing. Certain decrease in stabilizing properties of natural antioxidants was observed for compression moulded materials at high temperatures. However, these samples were still efficiently stabilized in comparison to the pure material. Hydroxytyrosol showed good performance as polypropylene antioxidant and it might be considered as promising alternative to the use of phenolic synthetic compounds.     

Some features of the kinetics and mechanism of polypropylene autoxidation under tensile stress

The influence of tensile stress on different stages of the chain oxidation of polypropylene (PP) has been studied. The degrees of oxidation at various sites of the stressed samples, oxidized up to failure, were determined by i.r. spectroscopy using a focussed beam; the scanning was performed along the samples from the fracture site to the clamps. The change in the mechanism of initiation of oxidation with increasing stress was shown to be accompanied by a decrease in the propagation rate and an increase in the termination rate (with the participation of quickly decaying terminal radicals) and this led to a sharp decrease in the oxidation chain length. Consequently, inhibitors of chain oxidation become ineffective under high stresses and therefore do not increase polymer durability. The oxidation of stressed PP is shown to be local in nature; a defect detection process in oxidizing stressed PP is proposed based on the differences in product composition and concentration in stressed sites (matrix) and relaxed sites (near the cracks).     

Synthesis of polymeric antioxidants based on ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and their antioxidant ability for preventing polypropylene (PP) from thermal oxidation degradation

Norbornene derivatives 1-5 bearing hindered phenol groups were synthesized and undergone ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) with Grubbs 1st generation catalyst to prepare the corresponding polymeric antioxidants. After hydrogenation with p-toluenesulfonylhydrazide (TSH), polymeric antioxidants with saturated polymer chain were prepared. The resulting polymeric antioxidants were characterized by gel permeation chromatography (GPC), ¹H NMR and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). As to polymerization activity, monomer 1 had the highest ROMP activity, while monomer 5 could not undergo homopolymerization due to the steric hindrance. The antioxidant ability of these polymeric antioxidants which was determined by oxidation induction temperature (OIT) in polypropylene (PP) system is to protect PP against thermal oxidation. Results showed that the OIT of PP increased obviously when PP was stabilized by the adding of polymeric antioxidants.     

STRUCTURAL EVOLUTION AND COMPOSITION CHANGE IN THE SURFACE REGION OF POLYPROPYLENE/CLAY NANOCOMPOSITES ANNEALED AT HIGH TEMPERATURES

A model experiment was done to clear the formation mechanism of protective layers during combustion of polypropylene(PP)/organically modified montmorillonite(OMMT) nanocomposites.The investigation was focused on the effects of annealing temperature on the structural changes and protective layer formation.The decomposition of OMMT and degradation of PP/OMMT nanocomposites were characterized by means of thermogravimetric analysis(TGA).The structural evolution and composition change in the surface region of...     

PORPHYRIN-SENSITIZED PHOTOREACTIONS IN THE PRESENCE OF ASCORBATE: OXIDATION OF CELL MEMBRANE LIPIDS AND HYDROXYL RADICAL TRAPS

Abstract— Photooxidation reactions in ascorbate (AH)-containing erythrocyte membrane suspensions have been studied in broad perspective by simultaneously monitoring lipid peroxidation in the membrane compartment and formation of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) and hydroxyl radical (OH) in the aqueous compartment. Non-bound uroporphyrin (UP) and membrane-bound protoporphyrin (PP) were used as sensitizers. Photoreduction of UP to the radical anion (UP^-) was detected by electron spin resonance when UP/AH/membrane mixtures were irradiated anaerobically. Aerobic irradiation resulted in a strong AH^--stimulation of lipid peroxidation, H₂O₂ formation, and OH^- generation (detected with 2-deoxyribose (DOR) and the spin trap 5,5-dimethyl-l-pyrroline-N-oxide). Use of diagnostic agents (e.g. catalase, desferrioxamine, mannitol) revealed that OH^- is involved in light-stimulated DOR oxidation, but not in lipid peroxidation. Similar irradiation in the presence of PP resulted in far greater lipid peroxidation than observed with UP, but less DOR oxidation, and insignificant accumulation of H₂O₂. This suggests that photoreduction of membrane-bound PP is less efficient, possibly due to hindered access of AH^-.     

Effect of structure of oil-extended polypropylene on its thermooxidation

The thermooxidative behavior of isotactic PP in the presence of ethylene-propylene oil was studied. The rate curves of oxygen uptake by oil-extended PP have the S-shaped pattern characteristic of chain oxidation with the degenerate branching of kinetic chains. The introduction of oil into the polymer lowers its oxidation rate. It was found that the mechanism of oxidation of oil-extended PP depends on the oil content and the sample cooling mode. By means of X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, and IR spectroscopy, the structural and thermophysical parameters of oil-extended PP were determined. It was found that the cooling conditions and the oil content of the specimens have an effect on the structure of amorphous and crystalline regions, thereby affecting the PP thermooxidation kinetics. The influence of the phase state of the system on the reactivity of oil-extended PP is considered.     

水辅助注塑PP/SAN共混物制品中横晶形成机理的研究

采用水辅助注塑(WAIM)设备,在不同的注水压力和熔体温度下制备了4种质量比(98/2,96/4,94/6和92/8)的聚丙烯/丙烯腈-苯乙烯共聚物(PP/SAN)共混物制品.采用偏光显微镜(POM)和扫描电子显微镜(SEM),研究了WAIM PP/SAN共混物制品的结晶形态和相形态.研究发现,高压水的穿透作用所引起的强剪切和快速冷却可诱导SAN在PP基体中原位成纤,并诱导PP在SAN纤维表面形成大量的晶核而最终形成横晶.SAN含量为4 wt%时,所形成横晶的含量随水压的提高而增加,随温度的降低而大幅增加.当SAN含量较低(2 wt%)时,制品中没有横晶形成.     

多单体接枝聚丙烯对PBT/PP共混体系的形态结构及力学性能影响研究

研究了甲基丙烯酸缩水甘油酯 (GMA)和苯乙烯 (St)多单体熔融接枝聚丙烯 (PP g (GMA co St) )对聚对苯二甲酸丁二酯 (PBT) 聚丙烯 (PP)共混物的形态结构和力学性能的影响 .利用双螺杆挤出机对PBT PP合金进行共混挤出 ,使用DSC、FT IR和SEM、TEM等手段对共混物进行了分析和相形态观察 ,并测试了力学性能 .实验证明 ,熔融共混过程中PP g (GMA co St)的环氧基团可以与PBT的端羧基发生化学反应 ,就地生成了PBT g PP共聚物 ,该共聚物可对PBT PP合金起到良好的增容剂作用 ,使共混物的相区尺寸显著减小 ,共混物的拉伸强度和冲击强度等力学性能同时得到明显改善 ,达到了弹性体系或小分子增容所难以达到的力学性能平衡的效果 .此外 ,TEM的研究还在PBT PP g (GMA co St)共混物中发现了特殊的微相分离结构     

Sensitive determination of hydrazine using poly(phenolphthalein), Au nanoparticles and multiwalled carbon nanotubes modified glassy carbon electrode

This study reports a detailed analysis of an electrode material containing poly(phenolphthalein), carbon nanotubes and gold nanoparticles which shows superior catalytic effect towards to hydrazine oxidation in Britton–Robinson buffer (pH 10.0). Glassy carbon electrode was modified by electropolymerization of phenolphthalein (PP) monomer (poly(PP)/GCE) and the multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was dropped on the surface. This modified surface was electrodeposited with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs/CNT/poly(PP)/GCE). The fabricated electrode was analysed the determination of hydrazine using cyclic voltammetry, linear sweep voltammetry and amperometry. The peak potential of hydrazine oxidation on bare GCE, poly(PP)/GCE, CNT/GCE, CNT/poly(PP)/GCE, and AuNPs/CNT/poly(PP)/GCE were observed at 596 mV, 342 mV, 320 mV, 313 mV, and 27 mV, respectively. A shift in the overpotential to more negative direction and an enhancement in the peak current indicated that the AuNPs/CNT/poly(PP)/GC electrode presented an efficient electrocatalytic activity toward oxidation of hydrazine. Modified electrodes were characterized with High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Amperometric current responses in the low hydrazine concentration range of 0.25–13 µM at the AuNPs/CNT/poly(PP)/GCE. The limit of detection (LOD) value was obtained to be 0.083 µM. A modified electrode was applied to naturel samples for hydrazine determination.     

Preparation and combustion properties of flame retarded polypropylene-polyamide-6 alloys

In this work, polypropylene (PP) and polyamide-6 (PA6) alloys were prepared by blending PP and PA6 or nano-PA6 while using a compatibiliser such as maleic anhydride-g-polypropylene (MAPP). Their physical structures were characterized by Hitachi X650 scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). An intumescent flame retardant (IFR) was added to the PP/PA6 alloys and their flammability behaviour was evaluated using cone calorimeter and real time Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). The probable mechanisms are discussed.     

1,6-己二醇二丙烯酸酯和苯乙烯多单体熔融接枝制备长支链聚丙烯研究

采用哈克转矩流变仪制备了1,6-己二醇二丙烯酸酯(HDDA)和苯乙烯(St)多单体熔融接枝聚丙烯(PP)体系.红外测试结果表明St的加入能够促进HDDA接枝到PP主链,提高接枝率.动态流变行为研究结果也表明采用多单体熔融接枝PP更有利于体系在熔融接枝中生成长支链(LCB).随着St单体添加量的增加,HDDA的接枝率增大...     

The effect of adding virgin material or extra stabilizer on the recyclability of polypropylene as studied by multi-cell imaging chemiluminescence and microcalorimetry

The effect of adding virgin material or new stabilizers on the recyclability of polypropylene (PP) was determined. Stabilized PP was subjected to oven ageing at 130 °C for 100, 250 or 500 h before and after upgrading with virgin material (0, 20, 50, 80 or 100%) or additional stabilizer during reprocessing. The effect of upgrading recycled PP with extra stabilizer or virgin material was determined by measuring the elongation at break, yellowness change, oxidation induction time (OIT) or total luminous intensity (TLI) by chemiluminescence (CL) techniques. Selected specimens were analysed by microcalorimetry (MC).It has been shown that upgrading recycled PP with virgin material was not effective. Adding 80% virgin material did not increase the lifetime more than adding 20% virgin material. This indicates that a small amount of recycled material can induce degradation by contamination. Adding extra stabilizers instead of virgin material was much more effective. Of all techniques used the OIT as determined with CL showed a clear difference in residual stability of differently treated materials and seems to be the most valuable analytical method to determine the recyclability of PP. A comparison between CL and MC shows that MC is sensitive enough for measuring the solid-state oxidation of stabilized PP. Slightly lower OITs were detected by MC probably associated with the static atmosphere used during the measurements. The TLI method is not suitable to determine the degradation state of to be recycled material.     

熔体黏度对黏土在聚丙烯/聚苯乙烯共混物中优先插层行为的影响

通过熔融共混法在160℃加工条件下制备了聚丙烯/聚苯乙烯/黏土(PP/PS/clay)复合材料.X射线衍射分析(XRD)和透射电镜分析(TEM)的结果表明,黏土在共混物中存在着优先插层现象.黏土优先被PS分子链所插层,且不受PS组分含量和加料方式的影响.基于复合材料中PP和PS组分的熔体黏度对温度敏感性的差别,通过改变加工温度的方法,研究组分的黏度差别对黏土优先插层行为的影响.随共混加工温度的升高,黏土在共混物中的分布位置逐渐从PS相向PP相迁移.TEM和动态黏弹行为测试(ARES)的结果表明,组分间黏度的差别能控制黏土的优先插层行为.组分黏度越高,加工过程中所能传递的剪切应力就越大,插层能力也就越强.     

三氟化硼乙醚中聚(N-甲基吲哚)的电化学合成

在三氟化硼乙醚(BFEE)溶液中N甲基吲哚可以阳极氧化聚合生成聚(N-甲基吲哚).单体在BFEE中的起始氧化电位为0.95V,远低于单体在CH3CN+0.1mol LBu4NBF4体系中的起始氧化电位(1.23V).BFEE中获得的聚(N-甲基吲哚)膜具有良好的电化学性质和荧光性质.红外光谱表明聚合反应发生在2,3位.     

聚丙烯/凹凸棒土纳米复合材料结晶形态和形貌研究

采用熔融共混的方法 ,制备聚丙烯 凹凸棒土纳米复合材料 .通过X射线衍射 (XRD)分析凹凸棒土在聚丙烯复合材料中晶面间距的变化以及对聚丙烯晶型的影响 ,结果表明凹凸棒土在复合材料中晶面间距没有变化 ;聚丙烯晶型没有发生变化但晶粒尺寸增加了 .用示差扫描量热法 (DSC)分析聚丙烯复合材料的结晶度的变化 ,发现凹凸棒土的加入使复合材料的结晶温度提高 ,结晶速率增大 ,结晶度增加 .用偏光显微镜(POM)观察凹凸棒土对聚丙烯球晶的影响 ,结果表明凹凸棒土的加入起到了成核剂的作用 ,使得聚丙烯球晶尺寸减小 ,当凹凸棒土的加入量到 10 %左右时 ,观察不到完整的球晶 .利用扫描电子显微镜 (SEM)和原子力显微镜 (AFM)观察凹凸棒土在聚丙烯中的分散 ,发现凹凸棒土在聚丙烯基体中分散比较均匀 ,但呈无序分布 .     

用Z-N催化剂分段聚合制备PP/EPR共混物的结构和形态特征

用Ziegler-Natta(Z-N)催化剂MgCl2/TiCl4/BMF-AlEt3(BMF代表内给电子体9,9-二甲氧基甲基芴),采用分段聚合的方法制备了PP/EPR原位共混物,通过改变乙丙共聚的时间调节聚合物中乙烯的含量.使用核磁共振(13C-NMR)、凝胶渗透色谱(GPC)、示差扫描量热分析法(DSC)、动态力学分析(DMA)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和偏光显微镜(PLM)等研究了聚合物的结构和形态特征.研究发现,分段聚合制备的PP/EPR共混物是一种包括丙烯均聚物、乙丙无规和嵌段共聚物在内的多组分混合物.动态力学的结果显示混合物中聚丙烯与乙丙无规共聚物的玻璃化转变峰出现了内移现象,说明两者呈现部分相容性.扫描电镜的照片表明了聚丙烯基体与乙丙无规共聚物分散相之间的相界面模糊,两相之间的相容性较好.随着聚合物中乙烯含量的增加,分散相出现明显的塑性变形,同时,聚丙烯的结晶形态也发生明显的变化,球晶的尺寸逐渐变小,同时球晶变得不完善.     

Nonisothermal melting and crystallization of polypropylene in model composites: Kinetic analysis

The kinetics of nonisothermal melting and the crystallization of polypropylene (PP) in polypropylene/carbon‐fiber (C/PP) composites were studied by differential scanning calorimetry with the Nedkov and Atanasov method. Characteristic parameters such as the lamellar thickness, the transport energy through the phase boundary, and the surface free energy were determined and analyzed. In nonisothermal melting, the nucleation effect of carbon fibers was confirmed by decreasing transport energy (79 and 41 kJ/mol for PP and C/PP, respectively) and surface free energy (8 × 10^?4 and 7.9 × 10^?5 J/m² for PP and C/PP, respectively). Depending on the carbon‐fiber content, the lamellar thickness changed from 6.7 × 10^?9 m to 9.05 × 10^?9 m. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 43: 66–73, 2005     

Synthesis of 3,5-ditert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoates and their thermal antioxidation behavior for polypropylene

Butyl 3,5-ditert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (BB), octyl 3,5-ditert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (OB), and dodecyl 3,5-ditert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (DB) were synthesized and characterized, and their performance as antioxidant for polypropylene (PP) were also investigated. The thermooxidative stability of PP with different antioxidants were assessed by the measurements of long-term accelerated aging, differential scanning calorimetery, and thermogravimetric analysis. The results showed that 3,5-ditert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoates could effectively inhibit the oxidation degradation of PP. And it was also found that the antioxidant efficiency of BB, OB, and DB for PP was in the order of DB > OB > BB.