STUDIES ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND CRYSTALLIZATION BEHAVIOR OF POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITES

The effects of inter facial modifier on the mechanical, dynamic mechanical properties andcrystallization behavior of the polyethylene composites were investigated in the present paper.It was found that the interfacial modifer significantly improved the mechanical properties,influenced the dynamic mechanical spectra and slightly changed the crystallization behavior.The results showed that the interfacial modifier changed the dispersion state of dispersedphase of the composites, resulting in different phase structure, which was the major reasonIeading to different mechanical and crystallization properties.     

SOLUTION CRYSTALLIZATION OF METALLOCENE SHORT CHAIN BRANCHED POLYETHYLENE:MORPHOLOGY AND MECHANISM*

Solution crystallization of metallocene short chain branched polyethylene (SCBPE) was carried out and very nicesingle crystals were obtained. Compared with single crystals grown from linear polyethylene, SCBPE single crystals are dirtydue to intermolecular heterogeneity The crystal morphology changes with crystallization temperatures. Lozenge, truncatedlozenge, hexagonal, rounded and elongated crystal morphologies have been found at much lower crystallization temperaturethan in linear polyethylene. The electron diffraction shows there is a possibility that the single crystals may have hexagonalpacking in a crystallization temperature range. The lateral habits of single crystal are discussed based on roughening theories.     

THE MORPHOLOGY AND STRUCTURE OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE SPHERULITES

The morphology and structure of three types of normal and abnormal spherulites of polyethylene terephthalate cast from solution in dimethylphthalate were studied by polarizing microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and electron diffraction techniques. In the normal negative spherulites the [0]~* direction is parallel to the radius direction. In the normal positive spherulites the radius direction is parallel to the [6]~*. In the abnormal PET spherulites the Maltese cross extinction pattern in the polarizing microscope under crossed polars is oriented at 45°to the polars and there are concentric extinction rings around the center of the spherulite. Electron diffraction pattern indicates that [2]~* is parallel to the radius of the spherulite and this explains the observed extinction pattern, in the abnormal spherulite.     

CRYSTALLIZATION AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF BLENDS OF METALLOCENE SHORT CHAIN BRANCHED POLYETHYLENE WITH CONVENTIONAL POLYOLEFINS

Metallocene-catalyzed short chain branched polyethylene (SCBPE) was blended with LDPE, HDPE, PS, EPDM and iPP in the weight proportions of 80 and 20. The crystallization and mechanical properties of these blends were studied by PLM, DSC and DMA. It has been observed in PLM that SCBPE/LDPE, SCBPE/HDPE and SCBPE/EPDM can form band spherulites whose band width and size are both smaller than that of the pure SCBPE. Tiny crystallites are observed in the completely immiscible SCBPE/PS blend. The crystallites in SCBPE/iPP are very small and only irregular spherulites are seen. The crystallization kinetics and mechanical properties of SCBPE are greatly affected by the second polyolefin, but in a different way, depending on the phase behavior and the modulus of the second components. SCBPE may be phase miscible in the melt with HDPE, LDPE and EPDM and co-crystallize together with HDPE or LDPE during cooling. A big change of crystal morphology and crystallization kinetics is seen in SCBPE/iPP blend compared with pure SCBPE and the lowest tanδ is also seen for this system. DMA results show that the tensile modulus of the blends has nothing to do with phase behavior, but only depends on the modulus of the second component.     

CRYSTALLIZATION KINETICS OF HOMOGENEOUS AND HETEROGENEOUS LLDPE

Based on thermal analysis, the isothermal and nonisothemal crystallization kinetics of Ziegler-Natta catalyzedlinear low density polyethylene (Z-N LLDPE) and metallocene catalyzed LLDPE (m-LLDPE) were studied. Treating theresults with the Avrami equation and the Ozawa equation, the crystallization constant lgk and the Avrami exponent n wereobtained. Some other crystallization parameters were also discussed. According to the different characteristics of the chainstructures of Z-N LLDPE and metallocene LLDPE, their crystallizaton behaviors were analyzed. It is indicated that thehomogeneity and heterogeneity of the two polymers act in different way during the crystallization process of polymers,including the nucleation and the growth of crystals under various conditions.     

CRYSTALLIZATION AND MELTING OF NYLON 610

Differential scanning calorimetry was used to study the crystallization andmelting of nylon 610. For nylon 610 crystallized from the melt state (260℃), the overall rateof bulk crystallization can be described by a simple Avrami equation with Avrami exponentn ≈ 2, independent of crystallization temperature. With the experimentally obtainedT_m~0 (235℃ ～ 255℃) of nylon 610, the fold surface free energy σ_e was determined to be35 ～38 erg/cm~2. The effects of annealing temperature and time on the melting of quenchednylon 610 were also investigated. For nylon 610 quenched at room temperature there isonly one DSC endotherm peak DSC scans on annealed samples exhibited an endothermpeak at approximately 10℃ above the annealing temperature. The size and position of theendothermic peak is strongly related to annealing temperature and time. An additionalthird melting was observed when quenched nylon 610 was annealed at high temperaturefor a sufficiently long residence time. The existence of the third melting peak suggests thatmore than one kind of distribution of lamella thickness may occur when quenched nylon610 is annealed. The implications of these results in terms of crystal thickening mechanismwere discussed.     

THE EFFECT OF CLAY DISPERSION ON THE CRYSTALLIZATION AND MORPHOLOGY OF POLYPROPYLENE／CLAY COMPOSITES

PP/clay composites with different dispersions, namely, exfoliated dispersion, intercalated dispersion and agglomerates and particle-like dispersion, were prepared by direct melt intercalation or compounding. The effect of clay dispersion on the crystallization and morphology of PP was investigated via PLM, SAXS and DSC. Experimental results show that exfoliated clay layers are much more efficient than intercalated clay and agglomerates of clay in serving as nucleation agent due to the nano-scale dispersion of clay, resulting in a dramatic decrease in crystal size (lamellar thickness and spherulites) and an increase of crystallization temperature and crystallization rate. On the other hand, a decrease of melting temperature and crystallinity was also observed in PP/clay composites with exfoliated dispersion, due to the strong interaction between PP and clay. Compared with exfoliated clay layers, the intercalated clay layers have a less important effect on the crystallization and crystal morphology. No effect is seen for samples with agglomerates and particle-like dispersion, in regard to melting temperature, crystallization temperature, crystal thickness and crystallinity.     

CONFORMATIONAL PROPERTIES OF STRETCHED POLYETHYLENE CHAIN*

 When polyethylene chains are stretched, the chains are regarded as being confined in an infinite cylinder withdecreasing diameter. The conformational properties of polyethylene chains confined in an infinite cylinder are investigatedby using rotational isomeric state model. Using the average conformational energy and entropy and the average length, wecan determine the elastic force f or the fraction of the energy term to the total forcef_e/f,where f_e=?<∪>/?and f=?/?.Comparisons with experimental data are also made.The results of these microscopic calculations are discussed in therms of the macroscopic phenomena of rubber elasticity.     

STRESS-INDUCED CRYSTALLIZATION OF POLYURETHANE/MONTMORILLONITE NANOCOMPOSITE

Exfoliated polyurethane/montmorillonite nanocomposites with both high elongation at break and high tensilestrength were studied by dynamic-infrared spectroscopy (dynamic-IR). The results show that crystallization induced byadditional stress is impeded by the nano-layered organo montmorillonite.     

分子链大尺度取向对非晶态聚对苯二甲酸乙二酯结晶行为的影响

用ＤＳＣ和溶剂诱导结晶（ＳＩＮＣ）的方法对比研究了（ＧＯＬＲ）态和未取向聚对苯二甲酸乙二酯（ＰＥＴ）纤维样品的结晶行为．实验结果表明，样品的大尺度取向可有效地降低样品的冷结晶温度（Ｔｃｃ），证明大尺度取向对样品的结晶行为可起到促进作用．     

PHOTOINDUCED GRAFTING OF ACRYLIC AND ALLYL MONOMERS ON POLYETHYLENE SURFACE

Photoinduced grafting of acrylic and allyl monomers on polyethylene surface wasgenerally studied by using benzophenone (BP) as a photoinitiator. The grafting process wascarried out either in vapor-phase or in solution of the monomers. In the vapor-phase reactionwith a filter used to cut off the short wavelength UV light, allyl amine is the most reactive ofthe four monomers used and acrylic amide is comparatively more reactive than acrylic acid andallyl alcohol. Acetone, as a solvent and carrier for initiator and monomers, however, showsits reactivity to participate the reaction. The solution grafting with a filter is much faster thanthe corresponding vapor-phase reaction, and a fully covered surface by the grafted polymercan be achieved in this way.     

A STUDY ON THE CRYSTALLIZATION KINETICS OF NYLON 1010

The kinetic behavior of isohermal and nonisothermal crystallization of nylon-1010has been studied by means of dilatometry and differential scanning calorimetry, respec-tively. The isothermal and nonisothermal process can be descibed by Avrami equationand Ozawa equation, respectively. From the experimental results the kinetic paramters ofcrystallization and crystalline mechanism for isothermal and nonisothermal measurementsare discussed.     

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN PHOTOINITIATED CROSSLINKING OF POLYETHYLENE AND ITS INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

The recent developments in the photoinitiated cross-linking of polyethlene and the significant breakthrough of itsindustrial application are reviewed, The enhanced photo-initiation system, the dynamics of photoinitiated crosslinking, theoptimum conditions, the crystal morphological structures and related properties, and the photo- and thermo-oxidationstability of photocrosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) materials have been elucidated systematically. A new technique forproducing photocrosslinked XLPE-insulated wire and cable is described in detail. It can be expected that the fiture applications of photocrosslinking technique of polyolefins will be very promising.     

THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF KINETICS OF NONISOTHERMAL CRYSTALLIZATION OF POLYMERS

The classical crystallization theories proposed by Avrami, Evans, and Mandelkern wereextended to the nonisothermal situation. The expressions derived from the classical equations canbe expressed in either the differential form or the integral form. A method was provided so as toobtain the parameters characterizing the crystallization rate and mechanism from DSC curves withseveral constant heating or cooling rates. The rate constants of crystallization obtained from bothisothermal and nonisothermal curves of poly(ethylene terephthalate)were compared.     

CRYSTALLIZATION BEHAVIOR OF A THERMOTROPIC LIQUID CRYSTAL COPOLYESTER

A thermotropic liquid crystal copolyester resin based on p-hydroxybenzoic acid, 2, 6-naphthoic acid, hydroxyquinone and PET was synthesized by melt condensation and studied. The results based on DSC and X-ray diffraction indicated that there were a rapid and a slow crystallization processes for the copolyester at certain conditions. A critical temperature was suggested, below which the slow crystallization could hardly happen. Above the critical temperature the extent of the slow crystallization process depended not only on annealing temperature but also on the annealing time. A fine crystal structure with high melting point and narrow diffraction peak was formed under favorable conditions.     

FORMATION AND MICROSTRUCTURE OF POLYETHYLENE MICROPOROUS MEMBRANES THROUGH THERMALLY INDUCED PHASE SEPARATION*

Microporous membranes of low-high density polyethylene and their blends were prepared bythermally-induced phase separation of polymer/long-aliphatic chain alcohol (diluent) mixtures.The microstructures of this particular membrane, which depends on the diluent properties,polymer concentration and cooling rate, were observed by scanning electron microscopy."Beehive-type,"leafy-like, and lacy porous structure morphologies can be formed,depending onthe blend composition and phase separation conditions, which were discussed by the polymer anddiluent crystallization processes.     

STUDY ON SOLID STATE POLYCONDENSATION OF POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE COPOLYMERS

The kinetic data of solid state polycondensation of PET and its copolymers are determined.It is shown that the reaction rate of copolycondensation is higher than that of PET polyconden-sation, and increases with the comonomers content. But the reaction rate of copolycondensationin melt state of this kind of copolymers is lower than that of PET. It is considered that the chemi-cal reactivity of comonomer is the main factor which affect the polycondensation in melt state,whereas the aggregative structure of the polymer is the main factor in solid state. The crystallinity and crystallite size of the copolymers have been measured by X-ray method.     

STUDY ON THE CONCENTRATION DEPENDENCE OF ORIENTATION OF POLYSTYRENE ON SILVER BY THE SERS TECHNIQUE*

Polystyrene films were adsorbed onto a silver surface from dichloromethane solutions with concentrations of 0.1 to12 wt%, and then studied by the surface enhanced Raman technique. A critical concentration for coil interpenetration wasobserved.     

天然橡胶在单向拉伸下的结晶与取向

<正> 从研究聚乙烯由球晶结构转变到纤维结构的过程得知,聚乙烯纤维由一束平行排列的细纤维(microfibril)组成,细纤维则由垂直于纤维轴互相平行排列的折迭链块(foldedchain block)组成,折迭链块之间有链段相连.处于高弹态的天然橡胶(-78°—28℃),进行单向拉伸,可发生取向并同时结晶,形成纤维,但是它与聚乙烯的起始态不同,为阐明天然橡胶拉伸后是否也有类似聚乙烯纤维的结构单元,本文采用透射式电子     

聚乙烯的辐照效应与结晶性能之间的相互影响

1.经五种不同剂量(10×10~6、2×10~7、5×10~7、1×10~8和2×10~8拉特)的γ-射线辐照过的聚乙烯样品,在它们的二甲苯稀溶液中于同一个结晶条件下培养出来的一组晶体,在形态方面随着剂量的增大而发生有规律的变化。凝胶点以前,得到的是单晶体;凝胶点以后,随剂量的增大得到越来越不规则的树枝晶。但是,若降低恒温的温度或减慢冷却的速率,则可以得到较为规则的树枝晶或单晶体。因而作者认为:上述这种形态上的有规律变化,并不是由构成这些晶体的分子随着剂量的增大,在结构上发生有规律的变化所造成的,而是由于凝胶分量的增大使得形成上述晶体的过饱和度有规律地增大所造成 的。 2.经辐照过的聚乙烯可以产生线型分子、支化分子和交联分子所特有的三类结晶形态。因而这就十分形象地说明了在一定的剂量范围内,辐照过的聚乙烯,确实同时存在有这三类分子。 3.聚合物的稀溶液结晶过程也是一个不同结构分子的自动分离和各自归并的过程。 4.对同一批培养出来的聚乙烯单晶体经不同剂量(5×10~6、2×10~7、5×10~7、1×10~8和2×10~8拉特)的γ-射线辐照以后,用电子显微镜进行了形态观察。发现其中一部分单晶体有许多褶痕,而另一部分则可以基本上没有什么褶痕。也发现同一个单晶体上的某几块扇面有许多褶痕,而另几块扇