A review of heat treatment on polyacrylonitrile fiber

Developing carbon fiber from polyacrylonitrile (PAN) based fiber is generally subjected to three processes namely stabilization, carbonization, and graphitization under controlled conditions. The PAN fiber is first stretched and simultaneously oxidized in a temperature range of 200-300 °C. This treatment converts thermoplastic PAN to a non-plastic cyclic or a ladder compound. After oxidation, the fibers are carbonized at about 1000 °C in inert atmosphere which is usually nitrogen. Then, in order to improve the ordering and orientation of the crystallites in the direction of the fiber axis, the fiber must be heated at about 1500-3000 °C until the polymer contains 92-100%. High temperature process generally leads to higher modulus fibers which expel impurities in the chain as volatile by-products. During heating treatment, the fiber shrinks in diameter, builds the structure into a large structure and upgrades the strength by removing the initial nitrogen content of PAN precursor and the timing of nitrogen. With better-controlled condition, the strength of the fiber can achieve up to 400 GPa after this pyrolysis process.     

Effect of the chemical treatment sequence on pineapple peel fiber: chemical composition and thermal degradation behavior

Millions of tons of fruit waste are generated globally every year from agricultural residues, which makes it essential to find alternative uses to increase their aggregate value and reduce their environmental impact. The present study aimed to explore pineapple peel as an alternative source of cellulose by evaluating its chemical composition and physical properties, which are essential for applications. A sequence of chlorine-free treatments was applied to purify the cellulose by removing noncellulosic components in the fresh pineapple peels. The cellulosic pulp was characterized regarding its chemical composition and characterized by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (¹³C NMR), X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis to determine crystallinity, structural properties, morphology, and thermal characteristics, respectively. The results revealed that the pineapple peel amorphous segments containing hemicelluloses and lignin were extensively removed with increasing chemical treatment steps, leading to increased purity, crystallinity index, and thermal stability of the extracted cellulose pulps. The maximum thermal degradation (150 °C) and crystallinity index (80.9%) were determined for the cellulosic material obtained from the second bleaching (2B) step. The cellulose content increased from 24% in the starting material (fresh pineapple peel) to 80.9% in the bleached cellulose (2B). These results indicate that the extracted cellulose from pineapple peel has characteristic for applications such as the production of cellulose nanocrystals due to the high crystallinity.

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Isothermal heat treatment of a thermotropic LCP fiber

The effect of the heat treatment on as-spun fibers made of a commercial liquid crystalline polymer, Vectra®, was examined through tensile properties and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) measurements. The heat treatment increased the fiber strength considerably, and it also increased the elongation at break. On the other hand, the treatment had a weaker effect on the modulus. In general, the effects of treatment depended on the temperature and on the treatment time used. DSC measurements showed the effect of the treatment on the behavior of the melting endotherm. In light of the development of this endotherm, it seems possible that the structure formed during treatment depends essentially on the treatment temperature. On the whole, an unambiguous correlation between tensile properties and calorimetric quantities could not be concluded.     

Effect of plasma treatment on cellulose fiber

Cotton cellulose fibers were modified in inert plasma. Surface morphology of the modified fibers was studied by SEM and changes in the surface composition by XPS and FTIR. Standard goniometry was used for determination of contact angle as a function of modified fiber aging. Absorptivity of modified fibers was determined by gravimetry and fiber width in physiological solution, simulating body liquids, by confocal microscopy. Antibacterial effect of pristine and plasma treated samples was examined by following growth of Escherichia coli. Plasma treatment led to surface ablation, changes in surface morphology and fiber width. Surface of the plasma modified fibers was oxidized and their water absorptivity was reduced. The plasma modification did not affect E. coli growth substantially.     

Effect of fiber treatment on mechanical properties of polypropylene-wood fiber composites

Polypropylene (PP) was reinforced with chemi-thermomechanical (CTMP) pulp and wood flour. Different chemical treatment of the fiber a) polyethylene-poly-(phenyl isocyanate), b) silane A-172 and c) epolene was carried out to improve the bonding between the polymer and fiber. PP reinforced with CTMP pulp and wood flour showed a decrease in stress values as the concentration of fiber increased in the composite. Tensile modulus generally increased with filler loading and was not much affected by fiber treatment. Experimental results of the composites were compared with theoretically predicted values.     

Effect of VUV-excimer lamp treatment on cellulose fiber

Vacuum ultra-violet-excimer lamp effect on cellulose fiber was studied to examine the effect on surface chemistry of cellulose. We focused on composition of a superficial layer of cellulose, which was studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Along with the surface composition, surface morphology was studied by scanning electron microscopy. The vacuum ultra-violet-excimer exposure in various atmospheres can be advantageously utilized as cellulose pre-treatment with tailored properties. N₂ atmosphere is suitable for cleaning of cellulose surface, NH₃ atmosphere for functionalization with amine and amide groups, and air atmosphere for increase or decrease of wettability, depending on exposure time.     

Microstructural rearrangement during heat treatment of drawn nylon 66 fiber

Melt-spun nylon 66 fibers were drawn and subsequently heat treated isothermally and quenched. The heat-treated fibers were then examined by wide-and small-angle x-ray scattering (WAXS and SAXS), by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and by static mechanical testing. These measurements allow one to follow microstructural changes taking place during the course of the heat treatment. WAXS results show that as the treatment progresses, the crystallites become both more perfect and more disoriented with respect to the fiber axis. SAXS results show crystallite thickening. DSC results show that the melting point increases, goes through a maximum, and then decreases as the heat treatment progresses. The tensile modulus decreases with time to an asymptotic level. The changes in crystallite perfection and thickness occur more rapidly than do the changes in crystallite orientation, modulus, and melting point. A model is proposed whereby the two time frames are related to intracrystalline and intercrystalline processes, respectively.     

热处理对煤焦反应性及微观结构的影响

用热天平和XRD考察了热处理对二种煤(河北蔚县褐煤、四川湔江烟煤)镜质组半焦微观结构和反应活性的影响。TGA结果表明，热处理温度增加，蔚县煤镜质组(YXV)与湔江煤镜质组(JJV)焦炭的反应性降低；YXV焦炭的反应性随着热处理时间的增加而急剧下降，但一定热处理时间(60 min)后，其下降趋势变缓；热处理时间对JJV焦炭的影响较小。XRD结果表明，在热处理温度为900 ℃，初焦热处理时间为60 min时，YXV焦炭晶格结构发生明显改变，900 ℃以上，YXV焦炭芳香堆垛高度Lc随着热处理时间的增加而增加；热处理时间对JJV焦炭的影响不如YXV显著，而只有在较高的热处理温度(1 200 ℃)下，碳的微观结构才出现明显的有序化。热处理导致的焦炭微观碳结构趋于有序化是焦炭反应性下降的主要原因。     

Effect of heat treatment on thermal stability of limestone

The nature of the anomalous effect exerted by the heat treatment of limestone at 500 and 600°C on its thermal stability at 825°C was studied.Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Khimii, Vol. 77, No. 9, 2004, pp. 1435–1437.Original Russian Text Copyright © 2004 by Kabanov.     

Effect of on-line ultrasonic treatment on the properties of carbon fiber reinforced plastic composites

The strength, performance, and application of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites are directly affected by the interfacial bonding between fiber and resin. Wet winding technology is a commonly used composite productive process, and improving interfacial bonding of composites by on-line treatment has always been the focus of attention. In this paper, an on-line ultrasonic treatment system is designed and realized, the resin content of prepregs is determined by the dissolution method; standard deviation and dispersion coefficient are also calculated. The surface morphology, internal structure of prepregs, and the component of resin are observed and analyzed using a Metallurgical Microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM), and near infrared radiation spectra (NIRS). The strength and performance of prepregs [(tensile strength, bending strength, tensile modulus of elasticity, bending modulus of elasticity, and interlaminar shear strength (ILSS)] are also tested. The results show the on-line ultrasonic treatment system can effectively improve the interfacial bonding of CFRP composites and enhance the strength and performance of CFRP composites.     

Influence of heat treatment temperature of carbon fiber felt substrate on polyaniline electrosynthesis and its properties

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry - Polyaniline was electrosynthesized using three voltammetric cycles on carbon fiber felts annealed at 1400, 1600, 2000, and 2300 K. Felts and...     

Kinetics of fiber heat treatment. III Poly(butylene terephthalate) fibers

Small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS and WAXS), shrinkage, and density experiments were performed on poly(butylene terephthalate) fibers which had been isothermally crystallized at different temperatures, and at constant tension, for times ranging from 100 to 1050 ms. A consistent correlation among WAXS, SAXS, and the kinetic results is demonstrated. Shrinkage results show that the crystallization process prevails over the chain-re-coiling process. Density measurements show that the rate of crystallization increases with temperature. Pinhole X-ray photos show that the orientation of the chains within the crystals remains constant with time and temperature. WAXS diffractometer scans show the development of wide-angle Bragg peaks. SAXS shows the development of small-angle Bragg peaks, as the annealing time is increased. The two-lobe arced pattern is the characteristic pattern. The value for long spacing ranged from 100 to 120 Å, increasing with temperature.     

Effect of fiber orientation on fiber wetting processes

The current work incorporates a microscopic study of the effect of fiber orientation on the fiber wetting process and flow of liquid droplets along filter fibers when subjected to airflow and gravity forces. Glass filter fibers in various combinations were oriented at various angles within a plane defined by the airflow direction and were supplied with distilled water in aerosol form. The behavior and flow of the liquid collected by the fibers were observed and measured using a specially developed microscope cell, detailed in the paper. The experimental results were compared to a theoretical model developed to describe the behavior. The theory and experimental results showed good agreement. The developed theory allows an optimum angle to be determined for the internal filter fiber structure in the design of wet filters. A sensitivity analysis of the model was conducted to determine the most important parameters. This will aid design of wet filtration systems such that maximal self-cleaning can be accomplished with minimal water use.     

碱性热处理对豌豆蛋白结构及溶解性的影响

本文研究了碱性热处理(pH 12+60℃)对豌豆蛋白结构及溶解性的影响.单独碱处理(pH 12)和碱性热处理均不能改变豌豆蛋白的亚级结构,但圆二色谱和内源荧光结果显示两种处理方法能够引起豌豆蛋白的二级和三级结构发生变化.相比单独碱处理,碱性热处理能够更加显著地使豌豆蛋白的折叠结构展开,使原来埋于内部的疏水基团暴露出来,...     

Effect of copolymerization and heat treatment on the structure and x-ray diffraction of polyacrylonitrile

Wide-angle x-ray diffraction studies are reported on polyacrylonitrile (PAN) (homopolymer powder and fiber samples) and its random copolymers with methyl methacrylate (MMA) and methacrylonitrile (MAN). A new method of determination of degree of order which involves resolution of the individual maxima in the diffraction pattern is described and compared with the methods used in the literature. Comparison of the results on untreated fibers with those on untreated homopolymer powder samples, and the effect of heat treatment, suggest the molecular rod conformation of the PAN molecules in the amorphous phase. Heat treatment or the orientation induces a parallel alignment of the molecular rods in the amorphous phase, similar to the cyrstalline structure of PAN. Copolymerization with both the comonomers MMA and MAN produces qualitatively similar effect on the structure of PAN, which depends on the comonomer content. Below a critical comonomer content c* (c* = 12 mol % for MMA and 25 mol % for MAN comonomer), the crystalline lattice remains that characteristic of PAN, whereas above the critical comonomer content some modification in the crystalline lattice is apparent.     

Effect of thermal treatment on the photocatalytic degradation of ethylene,trichloroethylene, and chloroform

The thermal treatment of TiO₂ pellets prepared by the sol–gel method decreased the photocatalytic activity. The activity divided by the specific surface area of the pellets for the complete mineralization of ethylene or chloroform was maximized at the firing temperature of 400°C. For the photocatalytic degradation of trichloroethylene (TCE), most of them were converted to chlorinated by-products, such as dichloroacetic acid, chloroform, and phosgene, and the stoichiometric ratio of [CO₂]_formed/[TCE]_degraded showed a maximal value at 400°C. The electron spin resonance (ESR) spin-trapping with 5,5-dimethyl-1-pyrroline-N-oxide (DMPO) in the flow injection system indicated that firing at 400°C gave the highest signal intensity of DMPO–OH adducts. These findings indicated that the OH radical was produced most effectively on the TiO₂ fired at 400°C, which would be related to the content of anatase and rutile. Concerning the formation of chlorinated by-products from TCE, more dichloroacetic acid (DCAA) were detected and less CHCl₃ and COCl₂ were formed at lower firing temperatures, suggesting that the branching ratio of chloroethoxy radicals to the formation of DCAA or CHCl₃ and COCl₂ by C–C bond scission depended on the firing temperature.     

Kinetics of fiber heat treatment. II. Poly(ethylene terephthalate) fibers

Microstructural changes occurring during the process of crystallization in as-spun poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) have been monitored using wide- and small-angle X-ray scattering, optical birefringence, shrinkage measurements, and specific gravity. Shrinkage and birefringence results show a competition between two processes: chain re-coiling on the one hand and crystallization on the other hand. A consistent correlation among WAXS, SAXS, shrinkage, and birefringence results is demonstrated. SAXS data show a fibrillar morphology. On the basis of WAXS results, the crystallization is envisioned as a two stage process: first, the formation of defective fibrils, and then the formation of more perfect crystals. WAXS results also demonstrate a remelting phenomenon in samples which have experienced positive shrinking.     

Effect of hydroacoustic treatment on the rate of hydrolytic degradation of chitosan in acetic acid solutions

Effect of a hydroacoustic treatment in a rotary-pulsatory apparatus on the rate of hydrolytic degradation of chitosan in acetic acid solutions was studied. The influence exerted on the rate of activated hydrolysis of chitosan by its molecular weight and the process temperature was considered.