Excess molar enthalpies of binary mixtures containing ethylene glycols or poly(ethylene glycols) + ethyl alcohol at 308.15 K and atmospheric pressure

Excess molar enthalpies, , of binary mixtures containing ethylene glycols and poly(glycols) + ethyl alcohol were measured by a flow microcalorimeter at 308.15 K and at atmospheric pressure over the whole composition range. Binary mixtures contain ethyl alcohol + ethylene glycol, + di(ethylene glycol), + tri(ethylene glycol), + tetra(ethylene glycol), + poly(ethylene glycol)-200, + poly(ethylene glycol)-300, + poly(ethylene glycol)-400, + poly(ethylene glycol)-600. Effects of the molecular weight distribution (MWD), of the polymer were investigated too, by preparing three additional samples of poly(ethylene glycol) with the same number average molecular weight (M_n ≈ 300), but different MWD. For all mixtures, results were fitted to the Redlich–Kister polynomial. curves are asymmetrical, showing positive values which vary from 280 J mol⁻¹ (diethylene glycol + ethyl alcohol) to 1034 J mol⁻¹ (mixture containing PEGs (200 + 400) + ethyl alcohol). Effects of changes in the glycols chain length and in MWD on the molecular interactions among the mixture components are discussed.     

Excess molar enthalpies of binary mixtures containing poly(ethylene glycol) 200+four cyclic ethers at (288.15, 298.15 and 313.15) K and at atmospheric pressure

Excess molar enthalpies, H_m^E, of binary mixtures containing poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) 200+1,3-dioxolane, PEG 200+1,4-dioxane, PEG 200+oxolane and PEG 200+oxane were determined using a flow microcalorimeter at (288.15, 298.15 and 313.15) K and at atmospheric pressure. The H_m^E curves are always positive, with maxima varying from 393 J mol⁻¹ (1,3-dioxolane) to 658 J mol⁻¹ (oxolane), showing asymmetrical trends. The effect of the temperature is well marked on the calorimetric data that increase as the temperature is increased. The Redlich-Kister polynomial was used to estimate the binary fitting parameters. Root-mean-square deviations from the regression lines are reported.     

Excess molar enthalpies of binary mixtures containing dimethylcarbonate, diethylcarbonate or propylene carbonate + three chloroalkenes at 298.15 K

Excess molar enthalpies H^E_m of dimethylcarbonate, diethylcarbonate or propylene carbonate + trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, + trichloroethylene, and + tetrachloroethylene, respectively have been determined at 298.15 K using an LKB flow-microcalorimeter. Experimental data have been correlated by means of the Redlich-Kister equation and adjustable parameters have been evaluated by least-squares analysis. The H^E_m values range from a minimum value of − 1000 J mol⁻¹ for diethylcarbonate + trans-1,2-dichloroethylene up to a maximum of 920 J mol⁻¹ for dimethylcarbonate + tetrachloroethylene. For each series of mixtures, a systematic increase in H^E_m with an increase in the number of Cl atoms in the chloroalkene molecule has been noted. The results are discussed in terms of the molecular interactions.     

Excess molar volumes and enthalpies for the binary systems propyl propanoate + o-xylene, m-xylene, and p-xylene at 298.15 K

This paper reports excess molar enthalpies, H_m^E, and excess molar volumes, V_m^E, of the binary systems {propyl propanoate + o-xylene}, {propyl propanoate + m-xylene} and {propyl propanoate + p-xylene} at the temperature 298.15 K and atmospheric pressure, over the whole composition range. V_m^E was calculated from the experimental measurement of the corresponding densities, while H_m^E was measured directly. The excess magnitudes were correlated to a Redlich-Kister type equation. Finally, we will discuss the results of the three mixtures studied here and by comparison with other binary systems containing propyl propanoate and a benzene-based compound previously published.     

Excess molar enthalpies of the ternary mixtures: (diisopropyl ether or 2-methyltetrahydrofuran) + cyclohexane + n-heptane at 298.15 K

Microcalorimetric measurements of excess molar enthalpies, at 298.15 K, are reported for the two ternary systems formed by mixing either diisopropyl ether or 2-methyltetrahydrofuran with binary mixtures of cyclohexane and n-heptane. Smooth representations of the results are presented and used to construct constant excess molar enthalpy contours on Roozeboom diagrams. It is shown that useful estimates of the ternary enthalpies can be obtained from the Liebermann and Fried model, using only the physical properties of the components and their binary mixtures.     

Thermal decomposition of poly(propylene sebacate) and poly(propylene azelate) biodegradable polyesters: Evaluation of mechanisms using TGA, FTIR and GC/MS

The synthesis, characterization and thermal behavior of two biodegradable aliphatic polyesters poly(propylene azelate) (PPAz) and poly(propylene sebacate) (PPSeb) are described in the present work. The thermal degradation of both polyesters was studied using thermogravimetric analysis (TG) by the determination of their mass losses during heating. From the thermogravimetric curves it can be seen that both polyesters are thermally stable materials since PPAz has its highest decomposition rate at 411.3 while PPSeb at 413.6 °C. From the variation of activation energy (E) with increasing degree of conversion it is found that the polyester's decomposition proceeds with a complex reaction mechanism with the participation of at least two different mechanisms. To evaluate these mechanisms the TG, FTIR and a combination of TG-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (TG/GC-MS) methods were used. From mass ions detection of formed decomposition compounds, it was found that the decomposition of both polymers takes place, mainly, through β-hydrogen bond scission and secondarily through α-hydrogen bond scission. The main decomposition products are aldehydes, alcohols, allyl, diallyl, and carboxylic acids.     

Excess molar enthalpies of the ternary mixtures: methyl tert-butyl ether + 3-methylpentane + (n-decane or n-dodecane) at 298.15 K

Excess molar enthalpies, measured at 298.15 K in a flow microcalorimeter, are reported for the two ternary mixtures formed by mixing either methyl tert-butyl ether with binary mixtures of 3-methylpentane and either n-decane or n-dodecane. Smooth representations of the ternary results are presented and used to construct constant excess molar enthalpy contours on Roozeboom diagrams. It is found that the Liebermann and Fried model also provided good representation of the ternary results, using only the physical properties of the components and their binary mixtures.     

Excess molar enthalpies of the ternary mixtures: (diisopropyl ether or tetrahydrofuran)+3-methylpentane+n-dodecane at 298.15 K

Microcalorimetric measurements of excess molar enthalpies, at 298.15 K, are reported for the two ternary systems formed by mixing either diisopropyl ether or tetrahydrofuran with binary mixtures of 3-methylpentane and n-dodecane. Smooth representations of the results are presented and used to construct constant excess molar enthalpy contours on Roozeboom diagrams. It is shown that useful estimates of the ternary enthalpies can be obtained from the Liebermann and Fried model, using only the physical properties of the components and their binary mixtures.     

Excess molar enthalpies of binary mixtures for (tributyl phosphate+methanol/ethanol) at 298.15 K

Excess molar enthalpies of binary mixtures for tributyl phosphate (TBP)+methanol/ethanol were measured with a TAM air Isothermal calorimeter at 298.15 K and ambient. The results for xTBP+(1–x)CH₃OH are negative in the whole range of composition, while the values for xTBP+(1–x)C₂H₅OH change from positive values at low x to small negative values at high x. The experimental results have been correlated with the Redlich–Kister polynomial. IR spectra of the mixtures were measured to investigate the effect of hydrogen bonding in the mixture.     

Excess enthalpies of ether + alcohol + hydrocarbon mixtures: Binary and ternary mixtures containing dibutyl ether (DBE), 1-butanol and benzene at 298.15 K and 313.15 K

Experimental excess molar enthalpies of the ternary systems dibutyl ether (DBE) + 1-butanol + benzene and the corresponding binary systems at T = 298.15 K and T = 313.15 K at atmospheric pressure are reported. A quasi-isothermal flow calorimeter has been used to make the measurements. All the binary and the ternary systems show endothermic character. The experimental data for the binary and ternary systems have been fitted using the Redlich-Kister equation and the NRTL and UNIQUAC models. The values of the standard deviation indicate good agreement between the experimental results and those calculated from the equations.     

Structure of poly(propylene oxide) obtained in the presence of K, K(15-crown-5)2

Potassium isopropoxide and potassium tetraethylene glycoxide vinyl ether as well as small amounts of dipotassium tri- and tetraethylene glycoxides are formed in the initiation step of propylene oxide polymerization by K⁻, K⁺(15-crown-5)₂. Chain transfer reactions occur during the polymerization. Therefore, macromolecules with various starting groups, i.e. with the isopropyl, vinyl, allyl, and propenyl ones, are obtained in the process. The kind of end groups generally depends on the quenching agent used for termination. However, the macromolecules terminated in the chain transfer reactions possess exclusively the hydroxyl end group. The functionality of protonated polymers is equal to about 1.2 as a result of propagation occurring on dipotassium glycoxides.     

Thermal,mechanical and rheological properties of biodegradable poly(propylene carbonate) and poly(butylene carbonate) blends

Poly(propylene carbonate)(PPC) was melt blended in a batch mixer with poly(butylene carbonate)(PBC) in an effort to improve the toughness of the PPC without compromising its biodegradability and biocompatibility. DMA results showed that the PPC/PBC blends were an immiscible two-phase system. With the increase in PBC content, the PPC/PBC blends showed decreased tensile strength, however, the elongation at break was increased to 230% for the 50/50 PPC/PBC blend. From the tensile strength experiments, the Pukanszky model gave credit to the modest interfacial adhesion between PPC and PBC, although PPC/PBC was immscible. The impact strength increased significantly which indicated the toughening effects of the PBC on PPC. SEM examination showed that cavitation and shear yielding were the major toughening mechanisms in the blends subjected the impact tests. TGA measurements showed that the thermal stability of PPC decreased with the incorporation of PBC. Rheological investigation demonstrated that the addition of PBC reduced the value of storage modulus, loss modulus and complex viscosity of the PPC/PBC blends to some extent. Moreover, the addition of PBC was found to increase the processability of PPC in extrusion. The introduction of PBC provided an efficient and novel toughened method to extend the application area of PPC.     

Effect of poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc) on thermal behavior and mechanical properties of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)/poly(propylene carbonate) (PHB/PPC) blends

To assess the compatibility of blends of synthetic poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC), with a natural bacterial poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB), a simple casting procedure of blend was used. poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)/poly(propylene carbonate) blends are found to be incompatible according to DSC and DMA analysis. In order to improve the compatibility and mechanical properties of PHB/PPC blends, poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc) was added as a compatibilizer. The effects of PVAc on the thermal behavior, morphology, and mechanical properties of 70PHB/30PPC blend were investigated. The results show that the melting point and the crystallization temperature of PHB in blends decrease with the increase of PVAc content in blends, the loss factor changes from two separate peaks of 70PHB/30PPC blend to one peak of 70PHB/30PPC/12PVAc blend. It is also found that adding PVAc into 70PHB/30PPC blend can decrease the size of dispersed phase from morphology analysis. The result of tensile properties shows that PVAc can increase the tensile strength and Young’s modulus of 70PHB/30PPC blend, and both the elongation at break and the tensile toughness increase significantly with PVAc added into 70PHB/30PPC.     

ERAS modeling of the excess molar enthalpies of binary liquid mixtures of 1-pentanol and 1-hexanol with acetonitrile at atmospheric pressure and 288, 298, 313 and 323 K

This work reports experimental data on the excess molar enthalpy as a function of composition of acetonitrile + 1-pentanol and acetonitrile + 1-hexanol mixtures at 288.15, 298.15, 313.15 and 323.15 K under atmospheric pressure. The data show positive values over the whole composition range for both systems and for all temperatures studied, they also increase with temperature and with alkanol chain length. The experimental curves have a parabolic shape with maximum point around 0.5 mole fraction. The extended real associated solution (ERAS) model was applied to correlate the experimental data. The ERAS model adequately described the main features of the behavior of the mixtures.     

Novel random poly(propylene isophthalate/adipate) copolyesters: Synthesis and characterization

Poly(propylene adipate) (PPA) and poly(propylene isophthalate/adipate) (PPI-PPA) random copolymers of various compositions were synthesized in bulk and characterized in terms of chemical structure and molecular weight. Furthermore, the thermal behavior was examined by thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. All the polymers showed a good thermal stability. At room temperature they appeared as semicrystalline materials, except the copolymers containing 20 and 30 mol% of PI units: the main effect of copolymerization was a lowering in the amount of crystallinity and a decrease of melting temperature with respect to homopolymers. The crystalline phase of PPI and PPA was evidenced at high content of propylene isophthalate or propylene adipate units, respectively. Amorphous samples were obtained after melt quenching and an increment of T_g as the content of PI units is increased was observed. This behavior was explained as due to the stiff phenylene groups in the polymeric chain. The Wood equation was found to describe well T_g-composition data. Lastly, the presence of a rigid-amorphous phase was evidenced in the copolymers, differently from PPA homopolymer.     

Excess molar enthalpies of binary mixtures of 1-hexene with some cyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons at 298.15 K

Microcalorimetric measurements of excess molar enthalpies, at 298.15 K, are reported for the four binary systems formed by mixing 1-hexene with the cycloalkanes: cyclohexane and methylcyclohexane, and with the aromatic hydrocarcons: benzene and toluene. Smooth Redlich-Kister representations of the results are presented. It was found that the Liebermann-Fried model also provided good representations of the results.     

Excess molar enthalpies and heat capacities of dimethyl sulfoxide + seven normal alkanols at 303.15 K and atmospheric pressure

Excess molar enthalpies and heat capacities of binary mixtures containing dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) + seven normal alkanols, namely methanol, ethanol, propan-1-ol, butan-1-ol, hexan-1-ol, octan-1-ol, and decan-1-ol, have been determined at 303.15 K and atmospheric pressure. With the exception of the DMSO-methanol system, which shows negative values, all mixtures show positive values of excess molar enthalpies over the whole range of mole fraction, increasing as the number of carbon atoms increases. Heat capacities of pure components have been determined in the range 288.15 < T (K) < 325.15. Molar heat capacities of the mixtures are always positive and decrease as the number of carbon atoms decreases. The results were fitted to the Redlich-Kister polynomial equation. Molecular interactions in the mixtures are interpreted on the basis of the results obtained.     

Excess molar enthalpies for binary mixtures of trimethyl phosphate with alkanols {CH3(CH2)nOH, n = 0–3} at 298.15 K

The excess molar enthalpies () for the binary mixtures of trimethyl phosphate (TMP) with alkanols {CH₃(CH₂)_nOH, n = 0–3} have been measured with an isothermal calorimeter at 298.15 K and atmospheric pressure. The values are positive for all the mixtures over the whole composition range. The values increase in the order methanol < ethanol < 1-propanol < 1-butanol. The experimental results have been correlated with the Redlich–Kister equation.     

Excess enthalpies of ternary mixtures of (oxygenated additives + aromatic hydrocarbon) mixtures in fuels and bio-fuels: (Dibutyl-ether + 1-propanol + benzene), or toluene,at T = (298.15 and 313.15) K

New experimental excess molar enthalpy data of the ternary systems (dibutyl ether + 1-propanol + benzene, or toluene), and the corresponding binary systems at T = (298.15 and 313.15) K at atmospheric pressure are reported. A quasi-isothermal flow calorimeter has been used to make the measurements. All the binary and ternary systems show endothermic character at both temperatures. The experimental data for the systems have been fitted using the Redlich–Kister rational equation. Considerations with respect the intermolecular interactions amongst ether, alcohol and hydrocarbon compounds are presented.