Polyurethane IPN membranes

Hydrophilic/hydrophobic, cationic/anionic polyurethane membranes were prepared and the effect of the synthesis pressure and temperature on the morphology were evaluated. The pervaporation characteristics of the membranes for the separation of ethanol/water mixture as well as the gas separation performances in the separation of nitrogen/oxygen mixture were measured and the effect of the IPN synthesis parameters were analyzed.     

苯乙烯在阴离子型聚氨酯纳米水分散液中聚合过程的研究

采用自乳化法制备出阴离子聚氨酯纳米水分散液,以其作为乳化剂使苯乙烯单体在其中进行聚合,制备出不同聚苯乙烯与聚氨酯质量比的阴离子型PS/PU纳米复合物水分散液;对苯乙烯单体的聚合过程进行了研究;采用光子相关谱仪和透射电镜对其微观结构、粒径及其分布进行了测试,结果表明,该方法能够制备出稳定的具有核壳结构的PS/PU纳米复合物水分散液,但当苯乙烯单体浓度增大到一定程度(PS/PU质量比为50∶100)时,粒子不稳定而发生聚集.     

Room temperature synthesis and mechanical properties of two kinds of elastomeric interpenetrating polymer networks based on castor oil

Two kinds of interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) composed of two-component polyurethane (PU) and vinyl or methacrylic polymer (PV), namely, (polyether-castor oil)PU/PV IPN(I) and (polybutadiene-castor oil)PU/PV IPN(II), were synthesized at room temperature using benzoyl peroxide and N,N-dimethylaniline as redox initiator and dibutyltin dilaurate as catalyst. The former IPN was prepared by polymerization of castor oil, NCO-terminated polyether and vinyl or methacrylic monomer together and the latter IPN was obtained by polymerization of castor oil, NCO-terminated polybutadiene, NCO-terminated castor oil and vinyl or methacrylic monomer together. Various synthesis conditions affecting mechanical properties of the two kinds of IPNs were studied. Acrylonitrile (AN) is a good monomer for synthesizing IPN(I), but is a poor monomer for preparing IPN(II). At optimum conditions for the synthesis, both the (polyether-castor oil)PU/PAN IPNs and the (polybutadiene-castor oil)PU/polystyrene (PSt) IPNs possess permanent set about 10%, tensile strength over 13 and 11 MPa and ultimate elongation over 240% and 270%, respectively, thus behaving as elastomers. TEM micrograph of a (polybutadiene-castor oil)PU/PSt IPN showed a microphase separation in the IPN.     

Gas transport in polyurethane-polystyrene interpenetrating polymer network membranes. I. Effect of synthesis temperature and molecular structure variation

The gas (oxygen and nitrogen) transport characteristics of the interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) membranes of polyurethane/polystyrene were studied. The effect of synthesis temperature, composition, molecular weight of the polyol and aromatic content (of MDI, TDI and HDI) on the gas permeability were analyzed. In the IPN synthesis, first polyurethane was polymerized thermally, and then polystyrene was polymerized by photolytic methods at different temperatures. The permeability coefficient decreased and the separation factor increased with decreasing synthesis temperature due to the miscibility increase. The permeability coefficient showed a minimum value and the separation factor showed a maximum value at ca.25 wt.% polyurethane composition. The permeability coefficient decreased and the separation factor increased with increasing aromatic content in polyurethane component. The morphology and density behavior of the IPN's agreed well with the permeability data. The tensile strength of the membrane increased with decreasing synthesis temperature and with increasing crosslink density and polystyrene content.     

Natural and acid-treated attapulgite reinforced soybean oil-based polyurethane/epoxy resin interpenetrating polymer networks

Soybean oil-based polyurethane (PU)/epoxy (EP) interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) nanocomposites were prepared with natural attapulgite (N-ATT) and acid-treated attapulgite (A-ATT). The structure, glass transition, damping properties, thermal stability, mechanical properties and morphology of PU/EP IPN/ATT nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), thermogravimetric analyzer, universal test machine and scanning electronic microscope (SEM). XRD showed that interaction with PU did not change the crystal structures of ATT. DMA results revealed the addition of ATT improved the glass transition temperature of the soybean oil-based PU/EP IPN, especially for A-ATT. However, the incorporation of ATT slightly decreased the damping properties of the soybean oil-based PU/EP IPN. Tensile tests confirmed that A-ATT had a significant reinforcement effect on the soybean oil-based PU/EP IPN. The tensile strength of the soybean oil-based PU/EP IPN increased by 56% with the addition of 4 mass% A-ATT. SEM demonstrated the relatively uniform dispersion of both N-ATT and A-ATT in the soybean oil-based PU/EP IPN matrix.

     

Interpenetrating polymer networks from polyurethanes and methacrylate polymers. I. Effect of molecular weight of polyols and NCO/OH ratio of urethane prepolymers on properties and morphology of IPNs

Two types of reinforced elastomeric interpentrating polymer network (IPN) were prepared by simultaneous polymerization and crosslinking in solution. The first type consisted of polyurethane-poly(methyl methacrylate) (PU/PMMA), and the second, of polyurethane-poly(methyl methacrylate-methacrylic acid) PU/P(MMA–MAA) of constant composition (90/10) and (80/20) by weight, respectively. The members of each type differed in the NCO/OH ratio of the PU prepolymer and the molecular weight (MW) of the polyol in the PU component because we wished to investigate systematically the effect of changing the NCO/OH ratio and MW of the polyol on the mechanical properties and morphology of the resulting IPNs. The mechanical properties, particularly the modulus of both tyes of IPN, increased with increasing NCO/OH ratio and decreased with increasing MW of the polyol in the PU. The morphology of the IPNs was studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Improved phase compatibility and decreasing extent of phase separation was observed in both types of IPN with increasing NCO/OH ratio and decreasing MW of the polyol used in the PU. These results may imply that improved interpenetration results from increasing the NCO/OH ratio and decreasing the MW of the polyol in the PU component. The fact that the effect is more pronounced with the type of PU-P(MMA–MAA) IPN can be rationalized as due to the additional hydrogen bonding between the carbonyl in the carboxyl groups and the urethane or urea groups in the PU component.     

POLYURETHANE-POLYSTYRENE INTERPENETRATING NETWORKS

A series of polyurethane based on liquid chloroprene-hydroxyethyl methacrylate copolymer(CP-co-HEMA)-polystyrene (PS) interpenetrating polymer networks (PU-PS IPN) were synthe-sized. Some physical properties were examined and density behavior was investigated. In 60%polyurethane (PU) system, the tensile strength and density increased greatly. Transmission electronmicrographs showed that the phase separation existed and the sizes of PS domains dispersed in PUphase were about 500-4,000 A. In comparison with correlative PU-PMMA IPN system, whichhas the higher compatibility, this system showed an extensive phase separation and clear boundaries.There was no phase inversion observed even for 60% PU system in which PS was still the dispersed phaseand PU the continuous phase. This was due to the relatively faster rate of formation of PU than thatof ST polymerization.     

EP-g-PU IPN结构阻尼材料

采用-NCO封端的聚氧酯(PU)预聚物,制备了环氧树脂-聚氨酯互穿网络(EP-g-PU IPN);通过添加受阻酚四[β-(3,5-二叔丁基-4-羟基苯基)丙酸]季戊四醇(AO-60)制备了AO-60/EP-g-PU IPN.通过FT-IR、DMA、SEM分别研究了改性分子链的基团变化、改性体系的动态性能及断裂面的形态,...     

Mechanical,Thermal and Morphological Behaviors of Castor Oil Based PU/PS Interpenetrating Polymer Network-Metakaolin Composites

The meta kaolin (MK) clay particulate filler with different weight ratios viz., 0, 5, 10, 20 and 30 wt% were incorporated into castable polyurethane (PU)/polystyrene (PS) (90/10) interpenetrating polymer network (IPN). The effects of MK particulate filler loading on the mechanical and thermal properties of PU/PS (90/10) IPN composites have been studied. From the tensile behavior, it was noticed that a significant improvement in tensile strength and tensile modulus as an increase in MK filler content. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) data reveals the marginal improvement in thermal stability after incorporation of MK filler. TGA studies of the IPN composites have been performed in order to establish the thermal stability and their mode of thermal degradation. It was found that degradation of all composites takes place in two steps. Degradation kinetic parameters were obtained for the composites using three mathematical models. Tensile fractured composite specimens were used to analyze the morphology of the composites by scanning electron microscopic (SEM) technique.     

PS/PVC互贯大孔吸附树脂对脲酸的吸附研究

大孔球状PVC经苯乙烯的自由基互穿聚合反应改性得PS PVC大孔互贯树脂 ,再与有机胺反应制得了PS PVC互贯含氮大孔吸附树脂 .研究表明 ,所得吸附树脂对脲酸的吸附率可达 5 0 %以上 ,在清除体液中过量脲酸方面具有应用潜力 .同时对吸附树脂含氮量与吸附脲酸性能的关系以及其它因素的影响也进行了探讨     

Synthesis and characterization of polyaniline filled PU/PMMA interpenetrating polymer networks

A series of conducting interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs), are prepared by sequential polymerization of castor oil based polyurethane (PU) with poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and polyaniline doped with camphor sulphonic acid (PAni)_CSA. The effect of different amount of PAni (varies from 2.5-12.5%) on the properties of PU/PMMA (50/50) IPNs such as electrical properties like conductivity, dielectric constant and dissipation factor; mechanical properties like tensile strength and percentage elongation at break have been reported. (PAni)_CSA filled IPNs shows improved tensile strength than the unfilled IPN system. The thermal stability and surface morphology of unfilled and (PAni)_CSA filled PU/PMMA (50/50) IPN sheets were investigated using a thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) and a scanning electron microscope (SEM). TGA thermograms of (PAni)_CSA filled PU/PMMA (50/50) IPNs show a three-step thermal degradation process. SEM micrograms of filled PU/PMMA IPN system shows spherulitic structure at higher concentration of (PAni)_CSA.     

Epoxidized HTPB‐based Polyurethane Membranes for Pervaporation Separation

Polyurethane (PU) solutions were synthesized with hydroxyl‐terminated polybutadiene (HTPB), 4,4′‐dicyclohexylmethane diisocyanate (H₁₂MDI) and 1,4‐butanediol (1,4‐BD). PU membranes were prepared by dry/wet method from PU solutions, while epoxidized membranes were prepared by dipping the dried PU membranes into a mixture of formic acid and hydrogen peroxide for the reaction with C=C double bonds of HTPB soft segments. The extent of epoxidized reaction, which forms epoxide or ether groups, on the PU membranes was quantified by the absorbance ratio of the epoxide group to the butadiene group (A_epoxide/A_C=C ratio). Effect of epoxidized time on the polymer composition, morphology, and polarity of these HTPB‐based PUs was investigated by FTIR‐ATR, DMA and contact angle meter. Both permeabilities and permselectivity of a water/ethanol mixture, which is measured by pervaporation method, were improved through the epoxidation of PU membranes.     

聚氨酯/聚苯乙烯互穿聚合物网络的研究

互穿聚合物网络形态和力学性能的研究已有报道^[1～3],但有关合成过程中分子量变化形态和性能的影响研究甚少。本文在动力学研究的基础上^[4],用GPC、DSC和Instron万能机研究了聚氨酯/聚苯乙烯互穿聚合物网络(PU/PSt-IPN)的分子量,玻璃化转变温度和力能,考察了分子量与相分离点之间的关系。     

Modification of aqueous polyurethanes by forming latex interpenetrating polymer networks with polystyrene

A series of latex particles with interpenetrating polymer network structure have been synthesized from waterborne polyurethane (PU) and polystyrene (PS). The effect of PU/PS composition, cross-linking density in the PS domain as well as in PU have been studied in terms of dispersion size, transmission electron microscopy morphology, mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties in addition to swellability in water and toluene of the dispersion cast film. It was found that inverted core (PS)–shell (PU) morphology was well defined and that the domain size as well as the film properties were well controlled by the latex composition and cross-linking density of both phases. Received: 15 March 2000 Accepted: 21 February 2001     

Synthesis of polyacrylamide/polyurethane hydrogels by latex IPN and AB crosslinked polymers

Interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) and AB crosslinked polymer (ABCP) hydrogels composed of polyacrylamide (PAAm) and polyurethane (PU) have been synthesized as function of degree of polymerization of PU prepolymer, crosslink density of PAAm domain, and gel composition. Both PAAm/PU IPN and ABCP gels gave synergistic effects in terms of density showing positive deviation from the linear additivity. As a result of this, the strength of swollen gel increased over approximately two times with a small addition of flexible PU (10–20%) to the rigid PAAm.     

聚氨酯/环氧树脂IPN复合抛光材料的制备及性能研究

本研究采用聚氨酯与环氧树脂(PU/EP)作为胶黏剂形成互穿网络(IPN),以无机磨料和稀土抛光剂为分散相,通过一定的成型工艺制备成复合抛光材料。通过固化前后的红外光谱,分析了PU、EP两者之间的反应;热重分析表明PU/EP IPN复合抛光材料的耐热性能比纯的PU和EP有显著提高;体视显微镜照片显示该复合抛光材料具有微孔结构;力学及应用性能研究显示当胶黏剂含量为25%时性能最佳;且在PU/EP=2时,抛光后的玻璃透光率保持原有的97%,且耐磨性得到大幅度提高。     

聚氨酯互穿聚合物网络阻尼性能研究进展

介绍了聚氨酯互穿聚合物网络（ＰＵ ＩＰＮ）作为阻尼材料的研究进展,分别讨论了聚氨酯（ＰＵ）／环氧树脂（ＥＰ）ＩＰＮ和ＰＵ／乙烯基聚合物ＩＰＮ的阻尼性,以及影响阻尼性能的因素,并比较了不同类型的ＰＵ ＩＰＮ的优缺点及新的可能的探讨方向。     

聚醚聚氨酯/环氧树脂互穿网络聚合物的研究(Ⅱ)

合成了不同类型聚醚聚氨酯/环氧树脂(PU/EP)互穿网络聚合物(IPN),通过改变PU中聚乙二醇分子量、3OH/2OH及NCO/OH比值等,研究IPN组份间分子混合程度,采用电镜、动态力学分析及应力应变等测试方法表征。结果表明:聚乙二醇分子量降低及3OH/2OH、NCO/OH比的提高,可使相容性提高,材料力学性能增强。     

Interpenetrating polymer networks of polyurethane and maleimide-terminated polyurethane for biomedical applications

Interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) of polyurethane (PU) and maleimide-terminated polyurethane (UBMI) were prepared by using a simultaneous polymerization technique. The effects of the UBMI molecular weight and amounts of the UBMI in the IPNs on the mechanical properties, dynamic mechanical properties, degree of compatibility, water absorption, surface properties and dynamic thrombosis were investigated. Bulk structure and surface properties were analyzed in order to correlate their blood compatibility. The IPNs exhibited a higher ultimate tensile strength especially when the UBMI with short soft chains was introduced. The heterogeneous characteristics were found for the IPNs when longer soft segment chains were incorporated in the PU component polymer. The presence of hydrophilic/hydrophobic alternative microdomains on the IPN surface was proposed to be the reason for good blood compatibility. The degree of compatibility, compositions of each domain and content of each domain in the matrix were calculated and correlated with the blood compatibility.     

Hydrophilic-hydrophobic interpenetrating polymer networks and dicyanate-based semi-ipn materials

Hydrophilic-hydrophobic IPN materials of poly(acrylic acid)-poly(styrene-co-acrylonitrile) were synthesized and the pervaporation characteristics of the IPN membranes were evaluated for the separation of ethanol/water mixture. Hydrophilic-hydrophobic IPN materials of polyurethane-polystyrene were synthesized and the blood compatibility of the IPN's were measured for the biomedical application. Dicyanate-engineering plastics semi-IPN's were prepared and the morphology and mechanical properties were evaluated for the high temperature composite matrix materials.