Fluorene-bridged polyphenylquinoxalines with high solubility and good thermal stability: Synthesis and properties

<正>A novel fluorene-bridged tetraketone monomer,9,9-bis[(4-benzilyloxy)phenyl]fluorene(FLTK) was synthesized and characterized.The tetraketone was polymerized with various aromatic tetraamines to afford a series of polyphenylquinoxalines(PPQs).The obtained polymers were found to be soluble in common organic solvents such as N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone(NMP),chloroform and m-cresol.Flexible and tough PPQ films obtained by spin-casting their NMP solutions exhibited tensile strengths higher than 60 MPa.The films also demonstrated good thermal stability up to 500℃in nitrogen and glass transition temperatures higher than 280℃.In addition,the PPQ films exhibited good hydrolytic stability. High surface and volume resistivity retentions were achieved for the films after immersion or boiling in water for 24 h.     

Polymer/montmorillonite nanocomposites with improved thermal properties: Part I. Factors influencing thermal stability and mechanisms of thermal stability improvement

The results of recent research indicate that the introduction of layered silicate - montmorillonite - into polymer matrix results in increase of thermal stability of a number of polymer nanocomposites. Due to characteristic structure of layers in polymer matrix and nanoscopic dimensions of filler particles, several effects have been observed that can explain the changes in thermal properties. The level of surface activity may be directly influenced by the mechanical interfacial adhesion or thermal stability of organic compound used to modify montmorillonite. Thus, increasing the thermal stability of montmorillonite and resultant nanocomposites is one of the key points in the successful technical application of polymer-clay nanocomposites on the industrial scale. Basing on most recent research, this work presents a detailed examination of factors influencing thermal stability, including the role of chemical constitution of organic modifier, composition and structure of nanocomposites, and mechanisms of improvement of thermal stability in polymer/montmorillonite nanocomposites.     

Study of initiation reactivity of some plastic explosives by vacuum stability test and non-isothermal differential thermal analysis

On the basis of measurements of 18 high explosives by means of the Czech Vacuum Stability Test (VST) STABIL, a relationship has been specified between the results of this test and those of Russian manometric method. The said relationship was used to predict the Arrhenius parameters (E_a and log A values) of four plastic explosives based on RDX and one high explosive based on PETN (Semtex). The slopes E_aR⁻¹ of Kissinger's equation were specified by means of non-isothermal differential thermal analysis (DTA) and evaluation of the measurement results by means of the Kissinger method. The role played by binders and plasticizers in thermal decomposition of nitramines was pointed out on the basis of relationship between the E_a values obtained from VST and the E_aR⁻¹ values obtained from DTA, both for plastic explosives, eight nitramines, Composition B and PETN. The relationships between the E_aR⁻¹ values and thermostability threshold was specified for the given group of explosives. The relationship classify some of the studied plastic explosives as belonging to nitramines with steric hindrance in the molecule (CPX, TNAZ and HNIW). The relationship between E_aR⁻¹ values and drop energies, E_dr, sharply differentiates between plastic explosives and individual nitramines. From the relationship between the E_dr and D² values it was found that the increasing performance of the studied nitramines and plastic explosives is connected with the decrease in their impact sensitivity. Also specified are the approximate linear dependences between the peak temperatures of exothermic decomposition of all the explosives studied and their ignition temperatures, T_ig, or critical temperatures, T_c; these dependences were applied to prediction of T_ig and T_c of both the studied plastic explosives and some of the nitramines.     

A new approach on the thermal stability of SDS copolymer for HMPSA, Part I: Oxidation kinetics for the whole process

The poor aging property of the styrene–diene–styrene (SDS) triblock elastomer copolymer hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives (HMPSAs) has raised the importance of research on the aging and anti-aging properties of SDS triblock copolymers, such as styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS) and styrene–isoprene–styrene (SIS). A mechanistic scheme based on the standard scheme for radical chain oxidation, but taking into account the decomposition of the oxidation-induced peroxide, was built. The kinetic equation of oxygen uptake was deduced from the proposed mechanism, which is composed of a set of reasonable parameters. The relationships among the parameters to induction time, maximum oxygen uptake and the maximum oxidation rate were examined. Numerical simulation methods were established to obtain parameters from the experiment data, by which most kinetic equations of oxygen uptake of the ingredients for HMPSAs were numerically fitted and the relativity of the model to the data was discussed. The study results should prove useful for future studies on the anti-aging performance of other materials.     

Synthesis of Phenacylmethacrylate: Its Characterization and Polymerization

Abstract

Phenacylmethacrylate (PAMA), a new monomer containing two carbonyl groups (C[dbnd]O), was obtained from phenacyl chloride and sodium methacrylate. The homopolymer of PAMA and its copolymer with styrene were prepared in dioxane by using benzoylperoxide (Bz₂O₂) as initiator. IR, ¹H-NMR and ¹³C-NMR techniques were used to identify the structure of the monomer and polymers. The density of monomer, homopolymer and copolymer were found to be 1.13; 1.35 and 1.10 gr/ml respectively. Also, limit viscosity numbers, solubility parameters, glass transition and decomposition temperatures of polymers were determined.     

Chemical modification of copolyimides with bulky pendent groups: Effect of modification on solubility and thermal stability

Two novel copolyimides bearing bulky pendent groups have been prepared by chemical modification of a copolyimide precursor containing carboxylic acid groups. The incorporation of the bulky groups was achieved by esterification of the copolyimide containing carboxylic acid groups with 4-tert-butylbenzyl alcohol. By controlling the carboxylic acid/alcohol ratio, two different degrees of modification were obtained. The actual composition of the modified polymer was estimated by ¹H NMR. They showed better solubility than the copolyimide precursor, where 100% modification yielded the copolyimide with the highest solubility properties. Thermal analyses indicated that the incorporation of bulky pendent groups has a moderate effect on decreasing the thermal degradation temperature and the glass transition temperature.     

The comparison of thermal stability of some hydrofluoroethers and hydrofluoropolyethers

The thermal stability of representative hydrofluoropolyether (HFPE) and hydrofluoroether (HFE) compounds has been evaluated. The observed stability order appears to be correlated with the nature of the hydrogenated chain ends; in particular, molecules having fully hydrogenated chain ends (OCH₃ and OC₂H₅) show a significantly lower stability compared with the OCF₂H terminated compounds. The main degradation products suggest, however, that the same primary reaction is responsible for the decomposition of all the compounds examined; this reaction involves the fragmentation of the R_fOC_xH_yF_z bond with fluorine transfer between the two carbon atoms close to the oxygen, leading to the formation of a hydrofluorocarbon C_xH_yF_(z+1) and an acyl fluoride or a ketone.     

Safety improvement of lithium ion batteries by organo-fluorine compounds

Thermal stability, electrochemical oxidation stability and charge/discharge characteristics of natural graphite powder were investigated by mixing of five fluoro-carbonates with 1 mol/L LiClO₄–EC/DEC/PC (1:1:1 vol.). DSC study revealed that thermal stability of the electrolyte solution was improved by mixing of fluoro-carbonates by 10.0–33.3 vol.%. Electrochemical oxidation stability was also improved. Oxidation currents for Pt electrode significantly decreased by mixing of fluoro-carbonates. In the fluoro-carbonate-mixed electrolyte solutions, electrochemical reduction of PC decreased with increasing concentration of fluoro-carbonate and current density. As a result, first coulombic efficiency for natural graphite electrode increased, that is, irreversible capacity decreased in the fluoro-carbonate-mixed solutions.     

Crystallization properties and thermal stability of polypropylene composites filled with wollastonite

The influence of wollastonite (CaSiO₃) content on the crystallization properties and thermal stability of polypropylene (PP) composites was investigated. The results showed that the crystallization temperature, crystallization end temperature and crystallization temperature interval, as well as the degree of crystallinity of the composites, were higher than those of the unfilled PP resin, while the crystallization onset temperature was little changed from that of the unfilled PP resin. The increase of degree of crystallinity for the composites could be attributed to the heterogeneous nucleation of the CaSiO₃ in the PP matrix. The thermal stability increased with increasing filler weight fraction (ϕ_f); the thermal decomposition rate decreased nonlinearly with increasingϕ_f. Finally, the dispersion of the filler particles in the matrix was observed, and the mechanisms of thermal stability and crystallizing behavior were discussed.     

Structure and thermal stability of microencapsulated phase-change materials

A series of microcapsules containing n-octadecane with a urea-melamine-formaldehyde copolymer shell were synthesized by in-situ polymerization. The surface morphology, diameter, melting and crystallization properties, and thermal stability of the microcapsules were investigated by using FTIR, SEM, DSC, TGA and DTA. The diameters of the microcapsules are in the range of 0.2–5.6 m. The n-octadecane contents in the microcapsules are in the range of 65–78wt%. The mole ratio of urea-melamine has been found to have no effect on the melting temperature of the microcapsules. Two crystallization peaks on the DSC cooling curve have been observed. The thermal damage mechanisms are the liquefied n-octadecane leaking from the microcapsule and breakage of the shell due to the mismatch of thermal expansion of the core and shell materials at high temperatures. The thermal stability of materials can be enhanced up to 10 °C by the copolymerization of urea, melamine and formaldehyde in a mole ratio 0.2:0.8:3. The thermal stability of 160 °C heat-treated microcapsules containing 8.8% cyclohexane can be further enhanced up to approximately 37 °C.     

Solubilities,thermostabilities and flame retardance behaviour of phosphorus-containing flame retardants and copolymers

Thirteen phosphorus-containing flame retardants were synthesized in this work. The solubilities of flame retardant [(6-oxide-6H-dibenz[c,e][1,2]oxaphosphorin-6-yl)-methyl]-butanedioic acid (DDP) in selected solvents are measured. TGA measurements of the 13 phosphorus-containing flame retardants were carried out and thermal stabilities of three flame-resistant PET (FRPET) resins were investigated. A FRPET incorporated by DDP with terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol reported in literature was also discussed and compared. The thermal stability of the FRPET is improved by the incorporation of phosphorus-containing flame retardants. The LOI values of all phosphorus-containing polyesters are higher than 27%. The improvement of the flame-resistant ability is due to the formation of the char that is not only caused by the existence of phosphorus elements in the resin but also by the relative large number of carbon atoms of the phenyl group in the flame retardants.     

The Lithium Salts of Bis(azolyl)borates as Strontium- and Chlorine-free Red Pyrotechnic Colorants

After concerns regarding the use of chlorinated material for pyrotechnic items had reinforced, the action of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on health concerns about strontium ushered in a new era in the production of red light. Lithium was shown to impart red color to a pyrotechnic flame, however only a very narrow selection of such formulations can be found in the literature. Dihydrobis(azolyl)borates are a well investigated, easily accessible class of materials which have been proven to be suitable as pyrotechnic coloring agents. With their high nitrogen contents such moieties should also meet the requirements of a low combustion temperature and a reducing flame atmosphere for a lithium-based red-burning composition. This work evaluates the capability of the lithium salts of dihydrobis(pyrazol-1-yl)borate, dihydrobis(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)borate, and dihydrobis(tetrazol-1-yl)borate to serve as red color imparters. The latter compounds were characterized by multinuclear NMR experiments, IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction and were investigated with respect to their thermal stabilities as well as sensitivities toward various ignition stimuli.     

High-temperature X-ray diffraction study of crystallization and phase segregation on spinel-type lithium manganese oxides

To study crystallization process of spinel-type Li_1+xMn_2−xO₄, in-situ high-temperature X-ray diffraction technique (HT-XRD) was utilized for the mixture consisting of Li₂CO₃ and Mn₂O₃ as starting material in the temperature range of 25-700 °C. In-situ HT-XRD analysis directly revealed that crystallization process of Li_1+xMn_2−xO₄ was significantly affected by the difference in the Li/Mn molar ratio in the precursor. Single phase of stoichiometric LiMn₂O₄ formed at 700 °C. The formation of single phase of spinel was achieved at the lower temperature than the stoichiometric sample as Li/Mn molar ratio in the precursor increased. Lattice parameter of the stoichiometric LiMn₂O₄ at 25 °C was 8.24 Å and expanded to 8.31 Å at 700 °C, which corresponds to the approximately 3% expansion in the unit cell volume. From the slope of the lattice parameter change as a function of temperatures, linear thermal expansion coefficient of the stoichiometric LiMn₂O₄ was calculated to be 1.2×10⁻⁵ °C⁻¹ in this temperature range. When the Li/Mn molar ratio in Li_1+xMn_2−xO₄ increased (x > 0.1), the spinel phase segregated into the Li_1+yMn_2−yO₄ (x > y) and Li₂MnO₃ during heating, which involved the oxygen loss from the materials. During the cooling process from 700 °C, and the segregated phase merged into Li_1+xMn_2−xO₄ with oxygen incorporation. Such trend directly observed by in-situ HT-XRD was supported by thermal gravimetric analysis as reversible weight (oxygen) loss/gain at higher temperature (500-700 °C).     

Spectroscopic and thermal properties of short wavelength metal (II) complexes containing alpha-isoxazolylazo-beta-diketones as co-ligands

Two new azo dyes of alpha-isoxazolylazo-beta-diketones and their Ni(II) and Cu(II) complexes with blue-violet light wavelength were synthesized using a coupling component, different diazo components and metal (II) ions (Ni2+ and Cu2+). Based on the elemental analysis, MS spectra and FT-IR spectral analyses, azo dyes were unequivocally shown to exist as hydrazoketo and azoenol forms which were respectively obtained from the solution forms and from the solid forms. The action of sodium methoxide (NaOMe) on azo dyes in solutions converts hydrazoketo form into azoenol form, so azo dyes are coordinated with metal (II) ions as co-ligands in the azoenol forms. The solubility of all the compounds in common organic solvents such as 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propanol (TFP) or chloroform (CHCl3) and absorption properties of spin-coating thin films were measured. The difference of absorption maxima from the complexes to their ligands was discussed. In addition, the TG analysis of the complexes was also determined, and their thermal stability was evaluated. It is found that these new metal (II) complexes had potential application for high-density digital versatile disc-recordable (HD-DVD-R) system due to their good solubility in organic solvents, reasonable and controllable absorption spectra in blue-violet light region and high thermal stability.     

Synthesis,characterization and thermal stability of novel carborane-containing epoxy novolacs

Carborane bisphenol novolacs(3 and 4) were synthesized in the presence of acid catalyst from carborane bisphenols(5 and 6) and formaldehyde. Further epoxidization of carborane bisphenol novolacs with epichlorohydrin gave carborane bisphenol epoxy novolacs(1 and 2). The molecular weight and epoxy value of obtained resins were determined using the molecular weight of their precursors. The epoxy values of 1 and 2 were 0.48 and 0.52 respectively, higher than the maximum theoretical epoxy value(0.45) of difunctional carborane bisphenol epoxy resins. FTIR and NMR were utilized to characterize 1 and 2. The curing behaviors were also studied by DSC and the optimized curing conditions were obtained.TGA analysis indicated that carborane moiety could shield its adjacent organic structures against initial decomposition. On the other hand, B―H on carborane cage could react with oxygen to form a three-dimensional network linked by B―O―B and B―C bonds, which further blocked the movement of formed radicals and thus the degradation process was inhibited.     

Rheology and thermal stability of polylactide/clay nanocomposites

Polylactide/clay nanocomposites (PLACNs) were prepared by melt intercalation. The intercalated structure of PLACNs was investigated using XRD and TEM. Both the linear and nonlinear rheological properties of PLACNs were measured by parallel plate rheometer. The results reveal that percolation threshold of the PLACNs is about 4 wt%, and the network structure is very sensitive to both the quiescent and the large amplitude oscillatory shear (LAOS) deformation. The stress overshoots in the reverse flow experiments were strongly dependent on the rest time and shear rate but shows a strain-scaling response to the startup of steady shear flow, indicating that the formation of the long-range structure in PLACNs may be the major driving force for the reorganization of the clay network. The thermal behavior of PLACNs was also characterized. However, the results show that with the addition of clay, the thermal stability of PLACNs decreases in contrast to that of pure PLA.     

Effects of silphenylene units on the thermal stability of silicone resins

A series of silicone resins containing silphenylene units were synthesized by a hydrolysis-polycondensation method, with methyltriethoxysilane, dimethyldiethoxysilane and 1,4-bis(ethoxydimethylsilyl)benzene. Their thermal degradation behaviours were studied by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential thermogravimetry (DTG) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and the effect of silphenylene units on the thermal stability of silicone resins was also investigated. Results showed that the thermal stability of silicone resins was improved by the introduction of silphenylene units into the backbone. Under nitrogen atmosphere, the temperature for maximum degradation rate of silicone resins with silphenylene units was lower compared to the pure methylsilicone resin. With the increase of silphenylene units, the amount of degradation residues increased under nitrogen atmosphere while it decreased under air atmosphere. Additionally, the short-term and long-term stability of silicone resins were also improved by the introduction of silphenylene units.     

The kinetic behaviour and thermal stability of commercially available explosives

Summary Manufactures of commercially available explosives guarantee a certain lifetime of their products. In the commercial field this lifetime is usually large enough. The explosive is normally used long before the end of its lifetime. It may happen that these explosives are stored for a long time in a bunker where they sometimes exceed their lifetime. A large set of commercial explosives is characterized with a TG by heating small samples in aluminium sample cups from room temperature to 550&deg;C, under a nitrogen atmosphere, with three different heating rates (2, 5 and 10 K min^-1). The activation energy of the decomposition step is determined in several different ways. After this characterization, a selection of the samples (based on economical value) is artificially aged for periods of 2, 4 and 6 weeks. After these ageing profiles the samples are re-investigated with the TG under the same conditions (heating rates and atmosphere) followed by the calculation of the kinetic parameters of the artificially aged materials. According to the TG measurements almost all tested explosives appear to have a much longer lifetime than the values given by the manufacturer. From kinetic point of view, the different methods for calculating the activation energy result in approximately the same parameters. It may conclude that TG seems to be a reliable and quick method for the determination of the lifetime of commercial explosives.