注塑温度对POM/TPU共混物分散相及力学性能的影响

研究了注塑温度对聚甲醛(POM)/热塑性聚氨酯弹性体(TPU)共混物形态结构和力学性能的影响.实验结果表明,注塑温度影响POM基体相与TPU分散相的粘度比,195℃时两者粘度相当,在剪切流动过程中,TPU可在POM基体中形成条状分散相,可吸收较多的冲击能并阻止银纹的生长以及裂纹的产生,从而较大幅度提高共混物的缺口冲击强度.     

POM／EVA共混物的研究

用力学测试、扫描电镜（ＳＥＭ）、热分析（ＤＳＣ）等手段研究了聚甲醛（ＰＯＭ）与乙烯－醋酸乙烯酯共聚物（ＥＶＡ）共混物（ＰＯＭ／ＥＶＡ）的力学性能及其微同形态；用聚甲醛与马来酸二丁酯（ＤＢＭ）的接枝物（ＰＯＭ－ｇ－ＤＢＭ）作相溶剂，能改变共的两相间的粘结力，从而提出了共混物的力学性能，ＳＥＭ观察表明接枝物的加入改变了ＰＯＭ／ＥＶＡ共混物的断裂方式，微观形态及结晶性能，对其热性能影响不大；通过改变ＰＯ     

TPU增韧MABS的研究

利用双螺杆挤出机制备聚氨酯和甲基丙烯酸甲酯—丙烯腈-丁二烯-苯乙烯树脂熔融共混物(合金).研究TPU的类型以及含量对TPU/MABS合金的透光率、力学性能和缺口冲击强度影响.结果表明:TPU/MABS合金可以保持较好透明性,随TPU含量的增加,合金材料的拉伸强度和弯曲模量逐渐降低,但是合金材料的冲击强度得到明显提高.扫...     

环氧树脂的共混增韧改性研究

环氧树脂是一热固性树脂，固化后的环氧树脂的韧性较差，针对这一不足，详细介绍近几年来有关环氧树脂共混增韧改性的一些新的方法。     

聚氯乙烯／热塑性弹性体共混增韧的研究进展

聚氯乙烯（PVC）是一种性能优良,价格低廉的通用树脂,但其脆性大、热稳定性差、加工性能不佳等,需要进行改性。通过用热塑性弹性体（TPE）对PVC进行共混增韧改性,可得到高性能的PVC复合材料。共混改性为PVC增韧改性的最简单易行的有效方法。本文概述了聚氯乙烯／热塑性弹性体共混体系的种类和制备方法,同时对影响热塑性弹性体...     

壳核结构增韧剂对热塑性共聚酯/聚乙烯辛烯弹性体共混体系增容与增韧的影响

研究了马来酸酐接枝的聚乙烯辛烯弹性体 /半结晶性塑料共混物 (TPEg)对热塑性共聚聚酯(PETG) /聚乙烯辛烯弹性体 (TPE)共混体系增容增韧作用的影响 .马来酸酐接枝物显著地改善了PETG与TPE之间的相容性 ,导致TPE分散相颗粒细化 ,并促使分散相颗粒面间距等于甚至小于实现脆韧转变所需的临界面间距 .在固定PETG基体含量为 85wt %的前提下 ,当TPEg在 15 %分散相中的含量由 2 0 %增加到30 %时 ,即TPEg在共混体系中的含量由 3 %增加到 4 5 %时 ,共混体系出现了由脆性到韧性的转变 ,冲击强度急剧升高     

弹性体增韧环氧树脂研究进展

聚氨酯和丁腈橡胶是两种对环氧树脂增韧效果显著的橡胶弹性体,文章分别介绍了这两种弹性体增韧改性环氧树脂的机理和近年来的主要研究进展,并讨论了聚氨酯增韧环氧树脂和丁腈橡胶增韧环氧树脂各自的特点,展望了弹性体增韧环氧树脂的前景。     

弹性体共混改性聚丙烯的增韧机理

阐述了以聚丙烯（ＰＰ）／高密度聚乙烯（ＨＤＰＥ）为复合基体，苯乙烯－丁二烯－苯乙烯（ＳＢＳ）为增韧剂经三元共混所得的性能优异的一类新材料．从三个层次（形貌结构转变、宏观力学响应和裂尖过程区演化）系统地探讨了其增韧机理．结果表明由形貌结构控制和对早期体膨胀变形抑制可造成裂尖平面应变区的超钝化从而达到增韧．     

PEO分子量对POM/PEO晶/晶共混物溶液结晶的影响

以六氟异丙醇(HFIP)为聚甲醛(POM)与聚氧化乙烯(PEO)的共溶剂,通过溶液结晶研究了PEO分子量对POM/PEO 50/50晶/晶共混物结晶行为及结晶形态的影响。结果表明,PEO分子量越小,POM与PEO在结晶过程中相互干扰越大。当PEO分子量为4×103时,共混物中POM形成部分不完善晶体,出现明显的熔融双峰。SEM结果表明:含不同分子量PEO的共混晶体均无明显相分离,且低分子量PEO的共混物更易形成规整球晶,认为通过溶液结晶,POM/PEO 50/50共混物中POM与PEO形成了晶体相互穿插的结晶结构。     

聚甲醛和聚氨酯共混物的微观结构与力学性能

聚甲醛和聚氨酯共混物的微观结构与力学性能徐卫兵，朱士旺，蔡琼英（合肥工业大学化工学院合肥２３０００９）关键词聚甲醛，聚氨酯，共混物，微观结构，力学性能聚甲醛（ＰＯＭ）是６０年代发展起来的新型工程塑料，具有高密度、高结晶性，且坚硬、耐磨、自润滑、耐疲劳...     

TG-FTIR study of the thermal degradation of polyoxymethylene (POM)/thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) blends

A series of blends of polyoxymethylene (POM)/thermoplastic polyesterurethane (TPU) has been obtained by mechanical processing using a double screw extruder. The thermal stability and the thermal degradation profiles of POM/TPU blends were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis (TG) coupled on-line with Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). It was found that incorporation of TPU into POM matrix resulted in increase of thermal stability of blends in comparison with pristine materials. The thermal degradation of TPU in inert gas atmosphere proceeds in two steps while the thermal degradation of POM is basically a one step process with a substage in a higher temperature range. The most abundant volatile products of the thermal degradation were identified; the possibly routes of their formation have been presented. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Thermoplastic elastomer based on epoxidized natural rubber/thermoplastic polyurethane blends: influence of blending technique

Epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) blends were prepared by simple blend and dynamic vulcanization. The main objective was to prepare a low‐hardness TPU material with good damping and elastic and mechanical properties. It was found that the incorporation of ENR into the blend shows a reduction in Young's modulus, hardness (i.e. <70 Shore A), damping properties (i.e. tan δ < 0.3), and tension set (i.e. <20%) compared with the pure TPU. This indicates the formation of softer TPU materials with superior damping and elastomeric properties. However, incorporation of ENR sacrificed mechanical properties in terms of tensile strength and elongation at break, but these still remain in the range of applicability for industrial uses. It was also found that dynamic vulcanization caused enhancement of mechanical properties, relaxation, damping, rheological properties, and elasticity of the blends. Temperature scanning stress relaxation measurements revealed an improvement in stress relaxation properties and thermal resistance of the dynamically cured ENR/TPU blend. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Polyaniline/thermoplastic polyurethane blends: Preparation and evaluation of electrical conductivity

Conducting polymer blends whose undiluted components have different properties are promising materials for specific applications and have attracted interest in recent years. The aim of this study was to obtain and evaluate the electrical conductivity of polyaniline doped with dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid (PAni.DBSA)/polyurethane thermoplastic (TPU) blends. The PAni.DBSA was synthesized from DBSA-aniline (DBSAn) salt through an emulsion polymerization in tetrahydrofurane (THF) or in the presence of polyurethane thermoplastic solution, resulting in pure PAni.DBSA or PAni.DBSA/TPU blends. Blends of PAni.DBSA/TPU were also prepared through casting, at room temperature, after dissolving both components in THF as a common solvent. The insulator-conductor transition was very sharp and the percolation threshold was lower than 2.7 wt% of PAni.DBSA. The electrical conductivity of PAni.DBSA/TPU blends, prepared by both methods, reached maximum values at a PAni.DBSA concentration of 40 wt%, close to the value observed for the undiluted conducting polymer. However, for a PAni.DBSA content lower than 30 wt%, the electrical conductivity was dependent on the blend preparation method. Blends were characterized by infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TG) and optical microscopy. The electrical conducting characteristics of the PAni.DBSA/TPU blends prepared using different procedures indicate a high potential for their successful application in electrical processes.     

Thermal degradation and flame retardancy of fumaric acid in thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer

In this paper, fumaric acid (FA) which was a new type of environmental and low‐cost flame retardant was applied for thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (TPU). The flame‐retardant properties of TPU were tested using limiting oxygen index, cone calorimeter test, smoke density test, and thermogravimetric/Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. It has been proved that FA could improve the difficulty of the ignition of the sample; the limiting oxygen index value of the sample (FA‐4) increased by 29.7% when 2.0 wt% FA was added to TPU. The cone calorimeter test showed that FA can greatly reduce heat release and smoke production during the combustion process of TPU composites. For example, compared with the pure TPU, the peak heat release rate and total smoke release of the sample (FA‐4) with 2.0 wt% FA were decreased by 50.8% and 51.5% respectively. The results of smoke density test showed that the luminous flux of the samples contained 0.5 wt% FA was increased by 79.2% compared with the pure TPU. The TG results revealed that the sample of FA‐4 had higher char residue content compared with the sample of TPU. The results of thermogravimetric/Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy proved that FA could decrease the initial decomposition temperature for TPU composites and increase the release of CO₂ and H₂O. All results of test illustrated that FA had good flame‐retardant effect on TPU.     

Compatibilized blends of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polypropylene

Compatibilized blends of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polypropylene (PP) were developed using amine (primary or secondary) functionalized PP's (PP-g-NH₂ or PP-g-NHR). The strategy of reactive compatibilization is based on fast reactions between amine functional groups and urethane linkages or traces of free isocyanates released by thermal degradation of TPU. Excellent compatibilization between TPU and PP was confirmed by rheological, morphological, and mechanical properties. Much finer domain size, higher interfacial adhesion, and more stable morphologies were clearly observed by scanning electron microscopy. Significant improvements in the overall mechanical properties (tensile, tear, abrasion) imply significantly more reaction between TPU and PP phases in the two TPU/PP blends containing PP-g-NH₂ or PP-g-NHR than a TPU/PP blend using PP-g-MA as a compatibilizing agent.     

Biodegradability study of polylactic acid/ thermoplastic polyurethane blends

Blends with varied ratio of polylactic acid (PLA) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) were prepared by melt blending. The PLA content in blends was 20, 40, 60 and 80 wt%. Samples of pure PLA and TPU that underwent the same thermal treatment were also prepared. Biodegradation was examined by respirometry. Pure TPU started to degrade immediately due to degradation of the low molecular weight plasticizer in the polymer. Pure PLA, on the other hand, exhibited an incubation period after which degradation progressed rapidly and was almost complete after 70 days. The degradation profile of the blends can be correlated to their morphology. Samples with a co-continuous morphology initially degrade at a higher rate than the rest of the samples due to the higher exposure of the TPU phase in these blends.     

Properties of fire agent integrated with molecular sieve and tetrafluoroborate ionic liquid in thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomer has a widely application because of its perfect physical and chemical properties. However, it was limited by its low reliability in fire safety. In this paper, a new fire agent integrated with molecular sieve and tetrafluoroborate ionic liquid ([EOOEMIm][BF₄]) was used to improve fire safety of TPU. The fire safety of TPU composites was investigated by cone calorimeter test, smoke density test, and thermogravimetric/infrared spectroscopy, respectively. The results showed that modified molecular sieve (MMS) can improve fire safety of TPU effectively. The luminous flux increased to 10.10%, total smoke release decreased by 58%, and heat release rate declined of 65% than pure TPU when the addition of MMS was 0.5 wt%. In addition, MMS can improve thermal stability of TPU even in nitrogen according to thermogravimetric/infrared spectroscopy test. These proved that MMS has a satisfactory application prospect in fire safe polymer materials.     

Synergistic effect of thermoplastic phenolic resin and multiwalled carbon nanotubes on the crystallization of polyoxymethylene

To reduce the crystallization rate of polyoxymethylene (POM) to meet the requirement of thick-walled and large-sized articles production, and maintain high crystallinity as well as obtain refined crystalline grains to ensure the strength and stiffness simultaneously, thermoplastic phenolic resin (PF) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were used as crystal growth inhibitor and nucleating agent, respectively, and their effects on the crystallization of POM were studied in details. The results showed that PF is an effective inhibitor and MWCNTs exhibits excellent nucleation effect on POM. Based on the obtained results, their synergistic influences on the crystallization process of POM were investigated. It is found that the objective of decreasing the crystallization rate while maintaining high crystallinity and forming fine crystalline grains can be realized. The 97/3/1 wt% POM/PF/MWCNTs, compared with those of neat POM, The T _c shifts by 3.3°C to a lower temperature, the crystallization enthalpy increases by 16.1 J/g and the full width at half-maximum widens by 48.5%. The modulation effect of PF and MWCNTs on the crystallization is closely related to the PF content and dispersion, the distribution and dispersion of MWCNTs in the PF and POM phases.     

Use of maleic anhydride compatibilization to improve toughness and other properties of polylactide blended with thermoplastic elastomers

Polylactide (PLA) being a very brittle biopolymer could be toughened by blending with thermoplastic elastomers such as thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (TPU) and thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPE); unfortunately, these blends are immiscible forming round domains in the PLA matrix. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of using maleic anhydride (MA) compatibilization on the toughness and other properties of PLA blended with TPU and TPE. MA grafting on the PLA backbone (PLA‐g‐MA) was prepared separately by reactive extrusion and added during melt blending of PLA/thermoplastic elastomers. IR spectroscopy revealed that MA graft might interact with the functional groups present in the hard segments of TPU and TPE domains via primary chemical reactions, so that higher level of compatibilization could be obtained. SEM studies indicated that PLA‐g‐MA compatibilization also decreased the size of elastomeric domains leading to higher level of surface area for more interfacial interactions. Toughness tests revealed that Charpy impact toughness and fracture toughness (K_IC and G_IC) of inherently brittle PLA increased enormously when the blends were compatibilized with PLA‐g‐MA. For instance, G_IC fracture toughness of PLA increased as much as 166%. It was also observed that PLA‐g‐MA compatibilization resulted in no detrimental effects on the other mechanical and thermal properties of PLA blends. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Mechanical properties and structure relationships in drawn fibers of elastomer–polyoxymethylene blends

Superdrawn fibers of an elastomer–poly(oxymethylene) (POM) blend have been prepared and investigated in terms of the structure and mechanical properties. The development of the mechanical properties along the fiber axis and the formation of a higher order structure during drawing were slightly retarded by blending, but the loop tenacity increased greatly with the elastomer content. The blend microtextures had an immiscible and phase-separated morphology in which the elastomer was dispersed in the form of streaks between the oriented POM layers, which allowed the fiber to split into smaller filaments on bending. The high loop tenacity of the blend fibers is due to an increase in the radius of curvature resulting from the filament splitting on bending, because the shear stress at the bending corner becomes higher as the radius of curvature increases. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.